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The concept of God's eternal truth is a foundational element in Christian theology, emphasizing His unchanging nature and the reliability of His promises. The truth of God is not merely an abstract principle but is deeply personal and relational, reflecting His character and His covenantal faithfulness to His people.

Scriptural Foundation

The Bible consistently affirms that God's truth is eternal and unchanging. In Psalm 117:2 , it is declared, "For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!" This verse highlights the enduring nature of God's truth, which is intertwined with His loving devotion and faithfulness.

Isaiah 40:8 further underscores this by stating, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." Here, the transient nature of the world is contrasted with the permanence of God's word, which is a reflection of His truth.

God's Truth in His Promises

The truth of God is also evident in His promises, which are reliable and steadfast. Numbers 23:19 affirms, "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?" This passage emphasizes that God's truth is manifested in His unwavering commitment to fulfill His promises.

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ embodies the truth of God. In John 14:6 , Jesus declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This statement reveals that the truth of God is not only a set of propositions but is personified in Christ Himself, who is the ultimate revelation of God's truth.

God's Truth in His Covenant

The truth of God is also evident in His covenantal relationships. In Deuteronomy 7:9 , it is written, "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments." This verse highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant, which is an expression of His eternal truth.

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, reiterates the reliability of God's promises, stating in Romans 3:3-4 , "What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? Certainly not! Let God be true, and every man a liar." This passage underscores that God's truth remains intact regardless of human unfaithfulness.

God's Truth in His Creation

The truth of God is also reflected in the order and reliability of His creation. Psalm 19:1-2 proclaims, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge." The natural world testifies to the truth of God, revealing His wisdom and power.

God's Truth in His Justice

God's truth is also manifested in His justice. Psalm 96:13 states, "He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness." God's judgments are true and righteous, reflecting His unwavering commitment to truth and justice.

Implications for Believers

For believers, the truth of God provides a foundation for faith and life. It assures them of the reliability of God's word and His promises. In John 8:31-32 , Jesus tells His disciples, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This freedom is rooted in the knowledge and acceptance of God's eternal truth.

The truth of God calls believers to live lives of integrity and faithfulness, reflecting His character in their actions and relationships. Ephesians 4:15 encourages believers to "speak the truth in love," growing in every way into Christ, who is the head. This call to truthfulness is a response to the truth of God that believers have received and are called to embody.

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Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keeps truth for ever:
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In what Manner Christ Shall Deliver up the Kingdom to God, Even ...
... from all business, and intent upon the truth, according to ... us shall have "delivered
up the kingdom to God, even the ... we may become; and not such, as He hates us ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 10 in what manner christ.htm

Nevertheless I Tell You the Truth; it is Expedient for You that I ...
... afterwards told me, they did not doubt the truth of what ... hearing, and hearing by
the word of God." If any ... away from the means within his reach, he can expect ...
/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/nevertheless i tell you the.htm

Brief Statement of the Reformed Faith, 1902.
... we rejoice in the new life, wherein He is given ... God."We believe that the law of God,
revealed in ... words of Christ, is forever established in truth and equity ...
/.../brief statement of the reformed.htm

Conclusion by the Editor. Tokens of Love from Many. Keeps Writing. ...
... and there was no honorable thing he would not do for the truth's sake. He believed
in the gospel as the power of God unto salvation; and he made no ...
/.../chapter xx conclusion by the.htm

The Holy Spirit Setting the Believer Free from the Power of ...
... sin, and though he has since confessed and professed repentance, he has been ... set
you free." In this verse it is the truth, or the Word of God, that sets us ...
/.../torrey/the person and work of the holy spirit/chapter xi the holy spirit.htm

God's Law Immutable.
... ever present the true reason why worship is due to God,""because He is the ... very
foundation of divine worship; for it teaches this great truth in the ...
/.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /25 gods law immutable.htm

Easter Tuesday
... governed by your reason or your feelings, but must regard that as divine, unchangeable
and eternal truth which God ... This covenant, God says, he enters into ...
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The Ark of his Covenant
... In this great truth we do and we will rejoice. ... All God's acts are done with a reference
to His ... divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 41 1895/the ark of his covenant.htm

Christ Crucified
... he whispered thy name in thine ear, when he said, "Come ... If so, you will grant the
truth of what I am ... When God calls with his special call, there is no standing ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/christ crucified.htm

Loyal to the Core
... Well, He is always on the side of truth and right ... if any man serve me, him will my
Father honor." Oh, to be honored of God in eternity when He shall say ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 26 1880/loyal to the core.htm