Topical Bible: Truth: The Word of God Is

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The concept of truth is central to the Christian faith, and the Bible presents the Word of God as the ultimate embodiment of truth. In the Scriptures, truth is not merely an abstract concept but is personified and revealed through God's Word, which is both living and active.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible consistently affirms that God's Word is truth. In the Gospel of John, Jesus Himself declares, "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth" (John 17:17). This statement underscores the belief that the Scriptures are the definitive source of truth, providing guidance, correction, and instruction for believers.

The Nature of God's Word

The Word of God is described as eternal and unchanging. Psalm 119:160 states, "The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever" . This verse highlights the enduring nature of God's Word, emphasizing that it remains true and relevant across all generations.

The Word Made Flesh

In the New Testament, the concept of truth is further expanded through the incarnation of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh. John 1:14 declares, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth" . Jesus embodies the truth of God, revealing the divine nature and will to humanity.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding believers into all truth. Jesus promised His disciples that the Spirit of truth would come to lead them: "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth" (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit illuminates the Scriptures, helping believers to understand and apply God's truth in their lives.

Truth and Freedom

The truth of God's Word is also associated with freedom. Jesus proclaimed, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32). This freedom is not merely a release from ignorance but a liberation from sin and its consequences, enabling believers to live in accordance with God's will.

The Armor of God

In Ephesians 6:14, truth is depicted as part of the armor of God: "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist" . This metaphor illustrates the protective and stabilizing role of truth in the life of a believer, equipping them to stand firm against deception and spiritual attacks.

The Call to Live by Truth

Believers are called to live by the truth, reflecting the character of God in their actions and words. Ephesians 4:25 exhorts, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body" . Living by the truth involves integrity, honesty, and a commitment to uphold God's standards in every aspect of life.

Conclusion

The Word of God is the ultimate standard of truth, providing a foundation for faith and practice. Through the Scriptures, the life and teachings of Jesus, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, believers are equipped to discern and live by the truth, experiencing the freedom and transformation that come from aligning with God's eternal Word.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Daniel 10:21
But I will show you that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holds with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
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John 17:17
Sanctify them through your truth: your word is truth.
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Greek

4396. prophetes -- a prophet (an interpreter or forth-teller of ...
... poet; a person gifted at expositing divine truth. ... over another, especially through
the spoken-word") -- properly, one who by the inspiration of God; a . See ...
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226. aletheuo -- to speak the truth
... to truth") includes Spirit-led confrontation where it is vital to tell the truth
so others can live in God's rather than personal . Word Origin from alethes ...
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2784. kerusso -- to be a herald, proclaim
... To "gospelize" (2097 ) stresses the of God's Gospel-message ... to be a herald, proclaim
NASB Word Usage made ... a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... Js 2:19: "You believe that God is one ... from peitho Definition faith, faithfulness
NASB Word Usage faith ... ie Credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the ...
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5385. philosophia -- the love or pursuit of wisdom
... God's Word (true wisdom). [5385 () is the root of the English term "philosophy"
and used only of the pursuit of wisdom in the NT. That is, the pursuit of truth ...
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988. blasphemia -- slander
... 988 ) "" right for wrong (wrong for right), ie calls what God "" which "exchanges
the truth of God for a lie" (Ro 1:25). See 987 (). Word Origin from ...
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795. astocheo -- to miss the mark
... the that goes with walking "off (God's) line ... mark) Definition to miss the mark NASB
Word Usage gone ... the mark, ie (figuratively) deviate from truth -- err, swerve ...
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1653. eleeo -- to have pity or mercy on, to show mercy
... 1653 -- to show mercy as defines it, ie as it accords with His truth () which expresses
"God's covenant-loyalty-mercy" (ie ). See 1656 (). Word Origin from ...
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3716. orthopodeo -- to walk straight
... and 4228 , "foot") -- properly straight-footed; (figuratively) to walk uprightly,
ie in conformity to God's truth (used only in Gal 2:14). Word Origin from ...
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4394. propheteia -- prophecy
... the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. ... asserting the mind of God)
or (prediction). Word Origin from propheteuo Definition prophecy NASB Word ...
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Library

O God of Truth, Whose Living Word
... V. THE CHURCH Brotherhood and Service 498. O God of truth, whose living Word. CM
[1920]Marlow: ... O God of truth, whose living Word. Upholds whate'er hath breath,. ...
/.../brotherhood and service 498 o.htm

The Word as a Means of Grace
... by the Word of God;" James 1:18: "Of his own will begat he us, with the Word
of truth.". In like manner, sanctification is ascribed to both. ...
/.../the way of salvation in the lutheran church/chapter xvii the word as.htm

The Word of the Truth of the Gospel
... It is through belief of the truth that God hath from the beginning chosen us to
salvation. It is with the word of Truth that he begat us: and all this is in ...
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Exhortation to Abandon the Impious Mysteries of Idolatry for the ...
... the morning star it was;" [865] and "in the beginning was the Word, and the Word
was with God, and the Word was God." [866] Error seems old, but truth seems a ...
/.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter i exhortation to abandon the.htm

Should Reply be Made?
... defense, or against the effort to eliminate the supernatural from the Word of God. ...
kindly, candidly, and manfully met by those to whom the truth has given ...
/.../concerning the assumptions of destructive criticism/ii should reply be made.htm

Introduction
... inquirer that the Bible is the Word of God, inerrant and infallible, then we have
a starting point from which we can advance to the conquest of all truth. ...
/.../pink/the divine inspiration of the bible/introduction.htm

Some Carriages of the Adversaries of God's Truth with Me at the ...
... Some Carriages of the Adversaries of God's Truth with me at the next Assizes ... touched
not the Common Prayer, etc., but to mind the Word of God, which giveth ...
/.../grace abounding to the chief of sinners/some carriages of the adversaries.htm

Our Attitude Toward Destructive Criticism.
... a question of fair, honest criticism, for the purpose of a deeper knowledge of God
and his truth. All reverent and helpful study of the Word of God is critical ...
/.../i our attitude toward destructive.htm

Spiritual Life and the Word of God
... Part Third--PROFANATIONS OF GOOD AND TRUTH. Part Fourth--THE DIVINE WORD. [ Prev]
[Top] [Next ]. Spiritual Life and the Word of God Christian Bookshelf. ...
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Foreword to the Second Edition
... It has been pointed out that a fundamental requirement in expounding the
Word of God is the need of preserving the balance of Truth. ...
/.../pink/the sovereignty of god/foreword to the second edition.htm