Topical Bible: Truth: The Gospel As, Came by Christ

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The concept of truth in the Christian faith is deeply intertwined with the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Gospel, as the embodiment of truth, is central to Christian doctrine and is seen as having been fully realized and revealed through Christ. This entry explores the biblical understanding of truth as it pertains to the Gospel, emphasizing its manifestation through Jesus.

Truth in the Old Testament

The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding truth as a divine attribute. God is depicted as the ultimate source of truth, and His words and commandments are seen as true and reliable. In Psalm 119:160 , it is written, "The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever." This establishes a foundation for the truth that is later fully revealed in the New Testament through Christ.

Truth in the New Testament

The New Testament presents Jesus Christ as the personification of truth. In John 1:14 , it is declared, "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." This verse highlights the incarnation of Christ as the moment when divine truth entered the world in human form.

Jesus as the Truth

Jesus explicitly identifies Himself as the truth in John 14:6 , where He states, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This declaration underscores the exclusivity and sufficiency of Christ as the means to understanding and accessing divine truth. It affirms that truth is not merely a set of propositions but is embodied in the person of Jesus.

The Gospel as Truth

The Gospel, or the "good news," is the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. It is described as the truth that liberates and transforms. In Ephesians 1:13 , Paul writes, "And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit." Here, the Gospel is equated with the "word of truth," emphasizing its role as the definitive revelation of God's plan for humanity.

Truth and the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding believers into all truth. In John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Spirit's work is to illuminate the truth of the Gospel and to apply it to the hearts of believers.

Truth and Sanctification

The truth of the Gospel is also integral to the process of sanctification. In John 17:17 , Jesus prays, "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." This prayer highlights the transformative power of truth in the life of a believer, as it purifies and sets them apart for God's purposes.

Truth and Freedom

The liberating power of truth is a recurring theme in the New Testament. In John 8:32 , Jesus declares, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This freedom is understood as liberation from sin and the bondage of falsehood, achieved through the acceptance of the Gospel.

Conclusion

The Gospel as truth, revealed through Jesus Christ, is a central tenet of the Christian faith. It is through Christ that believers come to know the fullness of truth, which is not only a set of doctrines but a living reality that transforms and redeems. The truth of the Gospel is a divine gift, offering salvation, sanctification, and freedom to all who embrace it.

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John 1:17
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
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Greek

4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... Christianity came. ... or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for
salvation ... by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself -- assurance ...
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Library

"Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ. " These Words Belong ...
Origen's Commentary on the Gospel of John. <. ... Sixth Book. 3. "Grace and Truth
Came Through Jesus Christ." These Words Belong to the Baptist, Not the ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/3 grace and truth came.htm

The Word of the Truth of the Gospel
... for our sins;" "the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth;" "grace
and truth came by Jesus Christ;" "the word of his grace;" "the gospel of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bonar/gods way of peace/chapter vii the word of.htm

Origen's Commentary on the Gospel of John
... 15. The Gospel is in the Old Testament, and Indeed in the Whole Universe. ... 3. "Grace
and Truth Came Through Jesus Christ." These Words Belong to the ...
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The Gospel of Matthew
... expressions which show forth the special design of his Gospel. ... Then came she and
worshipped Him, saying Lord, help ... And she said, Truth, Lord; yet the dogs eat ...
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The Somatic and the Spiritual Gospel.
... And as before His manifest and bodily coming He came to those who ... indicated by that
law which is announced according to truth, so the Gospel also teaches a ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/9 the somatic and the.htm

How John was a Witness of Christ, and Specially of "The Light. "
Origen's Commentary on the Gospel of John. ... was not possible, therefore, that he who
came should bear ... to know something, cannot understand pure truth, but behold ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/30 how john was a.htm

That Christ is at once Angel and God.
... my Name is in Him." [3961] Whence He Himself says in the Gospel: "I came in the ... The
law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his ...
/.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/5 that christ is at.htm

Proofs in Continuation, Extracted from St. John's Gospel the ...
... doctrines, and to establish the rule of truth in the ... produced from the Mother; while
the Gospel affirms plainly ... that the Word and Christ never came into this ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xiproofs in continuation extracted.htm

The Person and Work of the Substitute
... Christ," the anointed One, filled with the Spirit without measure; "the only begotten
of the Father, full of grace and truth.". He came preaching the gospel of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bonar/gods way of peace/chapter vi the person and.htm

They came to be in his Presence
... The truth is that he was different from certain brands of ... about God but with the
living message of the Gospel. One came at last to love the old church building ...
/.../herrick/frank h nelson of cincinnati/they came to be in.htm