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In the Christian faith, truth is a fundamental attribute of God, and it is perfectly embodied in the person of Jesus Christ. The New Testament presents Jesus as the ultimate revelation of God's truth, a concept that is central to understanding His mission and teachings.

Biblical Foundation

The Gospel of John emphasizes the fullness of truth in Christ. 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." This verse highlights that Jesus, the incarnate Word, is not only the embodiment of divine grace but also of divine truth. His life and teachings are the ultimate expression of God's truth to humanity.

In John 14:6 , Jesus Himself states, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This declaration underscores that Jesus is not merely a teacher of truth but is truth itself. His identity and mission are inseparable from the truth He proclaims, and He is the exclusive path to a relationship with the Father.

Christ's Ministry and Truth

Throughout His ministry, Jesus consistently demonstrated His commitment to truth. He confronted falsehood and hypocrisy, particularly among the religious leaders of His time. In Matthew 23, Jesus pronounces a series of woes upon the scribes and Pharisees, exposing their duplicity and emphasizing the importance of genuine righteousness and truthfulness.

Moreover, Jesus' teachings often began with the phrase "Truly, truly, I say to you," as seen in John 3:3 , where He tells Nicodemus, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." This phrase, unique to the Gospel of John, underscores the authority and certainty of His words, affirming that what He speaks is the absolute truth.

Truth in the Passion and Resurrection

The trial and crucifixion of Jesus further illustrate His unwavering commitment to truth. When questioned by Pontius Pilate, Jesus affirms His kingship and mission, stating in John 18:37 , "For this reason I was born and have come into the world: to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice." Despite the injustice and false accusations He faced, Jesus remained steadfast in His testimony to the truth.

The resurrection of Christ is the ultimate vindication of His truth claims. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:14 , "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith." The resurrection confirms that Jesus' words and promises are true, providing the foundation for Christian faith and hope.

Implications for Believers

For believers, the truth of Christ is not merely an abstract concept but a transformative reality. 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 not only from sin but also from the deception and falsehood that pervade the world.

The Apostle Paul exhorts Christians to live in accordance with the truth of Christ. In Ephesians 4:21-24 , he writes, "Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him, in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus, to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."

Thus, the truth of Christ is both a gift and a calling, inviting believers to align their lives with His teachings and to bear witness to His truth in the world.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

John 1:14
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
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Greek

4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... of) His will, which includes the full (Jude 3 ... ie Credence; moral conviction (of
religious truth, or the ... teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation ...
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Library

In Spirit and Truth;' or the True Worshippers.
... Jesus is 'the only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.' 'The law was
given by Moses; grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.' Jesus says, 'I am the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/murray/lord teach us to pray/in spirit and truth or.htm

The Man Christ Jesus
... imagine. The life of Jesus Christ is great throughout. ... sublime. Above all,
it is full of truth, transparent, artless, natural. No ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the man christ jesus.htm

Savonarola -- the Ascension of Christ
... Narrow is my path and full of trouble; like Balaam's ass, I ... I have spoken the truth
to you; I have warned you ... life; I have led many souls to Christ." But you ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume i/savonarola the ascension of.htm

Christ is All
... and mine we may each be enabled to say of a truth, "Christ is all ... and worked out
all; and we, therefore, preach a full salvation through Jesus Christ. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/christ is all.htm

Joy, a Duty
... Did you ever notice how full of joy this Epistle to ... what he says: "The one preach
Christ of contention ... way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 41 1895/joy a duty.htm

Wyclif -- Christ's Real Body not in the Eucharist
... And therefore they accused Him at His passion full falsely ... brake among His apostles;
for in that Christ said this ... will of God, to serve Him in truth and holiness ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume i/wyclif christs real body.htm

The Obedience of Christ.
... Among the treasures of our inheritance in Christ this is ... delight in it, and get the
full blessing of it ... You are familiar with the blessed truth of justification ...
/.../murray/the school of obedience/ii the obedience of christ.htm

The Christ of the Gospels. By Rev. Professor Schaff.
... power of habit, and can receive the full import of ... Scriptures declare and the Church
believes of Christ will still subsist as eternal truth, nor needs ...
/.../the christ of the gospels.htm

Conflict and Comfort.
... i.5), so here the Apostle desires them to enjoy to the full the intelligent grasping
of assurance of Christian truth which was theirs in Christ. ...
/.../thomas/the prayers of st paul/vi conflict and comfort.htm

The Word of the Truth of the Gospel
... his Son to be the propitiation for our sins;" "the only begotten of the Father,
full of grace and truth;" "grace and truth came by Jesus Christ;" "the word of ...
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