In the modern era, the term ‘absolute truth’ encompasses multiple interpretations. For some, it is deemed a virtuous quality, representing the essence of truthfulness. However, legal experts and philosophers define it as alignment with factual reality. Meanwhile, those with religious beliefs view it as an accepted, undeniable fact. The varied meanings highlight the intricate challenge of precisely defining this concept

This post is centered around defining truth from the Christian perspective. The TRUTH is a person. He is Jesus Christ. In his own words, in John 14:6, Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. This summarizes the essence of every character we might develop in our Christian lives. That goes to say, if we believe in Jesus, we will be truthful like him. 

To further define Jesus as the TRUTH, John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Referring to the Holy Spirit as the TRUTH also, Apostle John said, “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come”. John 16:13. This confirms the Trinity of the God Head-God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit of truth.

Absolute truth bible verses

In 1 John 1:8, the Apostle John admonishes us to admit our former sinful nature. He said, “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” This discourages pretending but encourages us to admit our mistakes whilst recognizing the power of Christ in us. 

For further encouragement, he added in 1 John 3:18, “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” The truth here is related to sincerity and honesty as per character. How we treat people defines who we are. 

For a more in-depth analysis explanation of how our relationship with the Holy Spirit defines our Christian life, Apostle John comments again in 1 John 4:6. Here, he says, “We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood”. This seems to be the litmus test for us to know who is a genuine and fake Christian. God can never lie. 

What are the effects of being truthful?

We can indirectly preach the gospel if we maintain a truthful lifestyle.

Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD from your mouth is the truth.” 1 Kings 17:24. Without going into a lengthy explanation of what happened to the woman in 1 Kings, it is safe to say, people will see Christ in us if we speak the truth. Regardless of the ministry where we know God has called us, we will be Christian examples only if we talk and do what God wants us to do. God always backs his word, so he will not let his promises go void. (Isaiah 55:11)

The Apostle Paul describes the Bible in 2 Timothy 2:15 as the word of absolute truth. He said, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” This indirectly implies every other thing we focus on is not the truth. For instance, philosophy books shouldn’t be the foundation of our opinions. Our preaching or teaching, or ministry work should be found in the Bible. So we have to invest time in studying it thoroughly. That’s the only way we can appropriately share it with anyone. 

What does absolute truth mean?

Speaking metaphorically in Ephesians 6: 14, Paul connects truth to a belt. “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.” Belts are used variously to secure or hold up clothing, such as trousers, shorts, and skirts. This means we can only be secure in our lives if we uphold the Word of God and Jesus Christ as the truth. 

Demonstrating our eternal and spiritual lineage with Jesus, Apostle James wrote in James 1:18. “He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.” We have a family inheritance with Jesus Christ, and the word of absolute truth is the only language we are supposed to speak. 

According to God’s designated timing, Jesus Christ’s coming on earth had to begin a new era from that of Moses. Emphasizing the difference, Apostle John said, “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” This means that everything we do should be because of Jesus alone (Colossian 3:17)

Defining how we should worship God, Apostle John adds, “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” In other words, if we don’t abide by the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ when we worship God, we are performing vain exercises. 

Given the bondage and captivity that the devil has captured in the world, everyone is seeking freedom. Quoting how we can be free, Apostle John remarks, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8: 32.

In Jesus’ final prayers, he prayed for all believers to live up to the truth. “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth”. John 17:17.

How should we pray?

When we begin praying, we have to always remember God is able to do everything He said.

Just like David, our daily prayer should be from the absolute truth of the Trinity in everything we do. Psalm 25: 5 “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” We cannot survive a day without living by the Truth, as such we need to seek him daily. 

Everything about God is faithful, and we have to acknowledge that as part of our worship every day. Psalm 119: 160 “All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.” We see David did it, so we ought to do it too. 

Finally, God comes only to those who believe him. Psalms 145: 18 “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

Therefore, God is truth, and we can live in truth if we abide with Him. Abiding means trusting and believing in him.

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