Definition and Nature:
In the biblical context, "truth" is a fundamental concept that signifies that which is consistent with the mind, will, character, glory, and being of God. Truth is not merely an abstract idea but is deeply rooted in the nature of God Himself. The Bible presents truth as absolute, unchanging, and eternal, reflecting the divine nature of God who is described as "the God of truth" (Isaiah 65:16).

Old Testament Understanding:
In the Old Testament, truth is often associated with God's faithfulness and reliability. The Hebrew word for truth, "emet," conveys notions of firmness, stability, and faithfulness. For instance, in Exodus 34:6, God is described as "abounding in loving devotion and truth," highlighting His unwavering faithfulness to His covenant promises. The Psalms frequently celebrate God's truth, as in Psalm 25:5, "Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation."

New Testament Revelation:
The New Testament further develops the concept of truth, particularly through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is presented as the embodiment of truth. In John 14:6, Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life." This statement underscores that truth is not merely a set of propositions but is personified in Christ Himself. The Gospel of John emphasizes the role of truth in the believer's life, as seen in John 8:32, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

The Holy Spirit and Truth:
The Holy Spirit is also closely associated with truth in the New Testament. Referred to as the "Spirit of truth" (John 16:13), the Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth, illuminating their understanding of God's Word and will. This divine guidance ensures that the truth of God is not only known intellectually but also experienced and lived out in the believer's life.

Truth in Christian Living:
For Christians, living in truth involves aligning one's life with the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 4:15 encourages believers to "speak the truth in love," indicating that truth should be expressed in a manner consistent with Christian love and compassion. Furthermore, 1 John 3:18 exhorts believers to love "not with words or speech but with actions and in truth," emphasizing the practical outworking of truth in daily life.

Truth and the Church:
The Church is called to be "the pillar and foundation of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15), tasked with upholding and proclaiming the truth of the Gospel. This mission involves both defending the truth against false teachings and living out the truth in community and witness. The unity of the Church is grounded in a shared commitment to the truth of God's Word.

Eschatological Dimension:
In eschatological terms, truth will ultimately prevail. Revelation 19:11 depicts Christ's return as the one who is "Faithful and True," bringing final justice and vindication. The ultimate triumph of truth is assured, as God's eternal kingdom is established in righteousness and truth.

Conclusion:
While this entry does not include a formal conclusion, it is evident that truth, as presented in the Bible, is a central and multifaceted concept that permeates the entirety of Scripture, reflecting the very nature of God and His redemptive work through Jesus Christ.

That the Saints, by Suffering the First Death for the Truth's Sake ...
... Book XIII. Chapter 8."That the Saints, by Suffering the First Death for
the Truth's Sake, are Freed from the Second. For if we ...
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The Same.
... Its ways are beaming With thy sure mercies, Lord" Thy truth and grace redeeming,
Sent o'er the earth abroad, The hoary shrines of error Have cast aside; and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/728 the same.htm

Thou Shalt not Bear False Witness against Thy Neighbor.
... that he has; and yet it includes no more than the work of that small member, the
tongue, and is called in German Wahrheit sagen, "telling the truth" and, where ...
/.../luther/a treatise on good works/thou shalt not bear false.htm

Letter clxxiii. (AD 416. )
... you should be drawn forcibly away from a pernicious error, in which you are enemies
to your own souls, and brought to acquaint yourselves with the truth, or to ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter clxxiii a d 416.htm

Before the Sanhedrin
... Those whom the Lord had made the depositaries of truth had proved unfaithful
to their trust, and God chose others to do His work. ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 8 before the sanhedrin.htm

Ophites, Cainites, Sethites.
... them think that thanksgiving is to be rendered to Judas on this account: viz., Judas,
they say, observing that Christ wished to subvert the truth, betrayed Him ...
/.../tertullian/against all heresies/chapter ii ophites cainites sethites.htm

Exhortation to Abandon the Impious Mysteries of Idolatry for the ...
... How, let me ask, have you believed vain fables and supposed animals to be charmed
by music; while Truth's shining face alone, as would seem, appears to you ...
/.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter i exhortation to abandon the.htm

Jacob Boehme's Influence in England
... "There are," Justice Hotham says, "two islands of exceeding danger, yet built upon
and inhabited and defended as part of the main continent of Truth. ...
/.../chapter xii jacob boehmes influence.htm

The Divine Hunger and Thirst
... For just in as far as a man hungers and thirsts after righteousness and truth, he
will hunger and thirst after nothing else. ... He thirsts for truth. ...
/.../kingsley/town and country sermons/sermon ii the divine hunger.htm

Charges Brought against the Christians.
... For we shall then conquer them, unhesitatingly surrendering, as we now do, our very
lives for the truth's sake. Footnotes: [706] [See cap. xxxi. ...
/.../a plea for the christians/chapter iii charges brought against the.htm

Truth's (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Truth's (3 Occurrences). 2 John 1:2 for the truth's sake,
which remains in us, and it will be with us forever: (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
/t/truth's.htm - 7k

Truths (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Plural of Truth. Multi-Version Concordance
Truths (15 Occurrences). John 17:8 For the truths which ...
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Dwelleth (142 Occurrences)
... John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth
him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you ...
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Momentary (3 Occurrences)
... but for a moment? (See NAS). Proverbs 12:19 Truth's lips will be established
forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. (WEB). ...
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Abideth (66 Occurrences)
... John 14:17 even' the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive; for it beholdeth
him not, neither knoweth him: ye know him; for he abideth with you, and ...
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Lip (20 Occurrences)
... in parallelism. "The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying
tongue is but for a moment" (Proverbs 12:19). "To shoot ...
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Remains (118 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the
truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins, (WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Forever (426 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:25 who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the
creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. ...
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Try (84 Occurrences)

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Moment (71 Occurrences)
... Galatians 2:5 to whom we gave no place in the way of subjection, not for an hour,
that the truth of the Good News might continue with you. (See RSV NIV). ...
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