What is Truth?

Without understanding truth, we cannot defend it.

Truth is not simply whatever works. This is the philosophy of pragmatism—an ends-vs.-means-type approach.

In reality, lies can appear to “work,” but they are still lies and not the truth.   • Truth is not simply what is coherent or understandable. A group of people can get together and form a conspiracy based on a set of falsehoods where they all agree to tell the same false story, but it does not make their presentation true.   • Truth is not what makes people feel good. Unfortunately, bad news can be true.   • Truth is not what the majority says is true. Fifty-one percent of a group can reach a wrong conclusion.   • Truth is not what is comprehensive. A lengthy, detailed presentation can still result in a false conclusion.   • Truth is not defined by what is intended. Good intentions can still be wrong.   • Truth is not how we know; truth is what we know.   • Truth is not simply what is believed. A lie believed is still a lie.   • Truth is not what is publicly proved. 

The Greek word for “truth” is aletheia, which refers to “divine revelation” and is related to a word that literally means “what can’t be hidden.” It conveys the thought that truth is always there, always open and available for all to see, with nothing being hidden or obscured. The Hebrew word for “truth” is emeth, which means “firmness,” “constancy” and “duration.” Such a definition implies an everlasting substance and something that can be relied upon. From a philosophical perspective, there are three simple ways to define truth:   1. Truth is that which corresponds to reality.   2. Truth is that which matches its object.   3. Truth is simply telling it like it is. First, truth corresponds to reality or “what is.” It is real. Truth is also correspondent in nature. In other words, it matches its object and is known by its referent.

GOD IS TRUTH………

He made Himself discoverable throughout history and through the Bible. He transcends all cultures in His very attributes. His existence cannot be affected by our feelings or attitudes. He is absolute as the Alpha and Omega. He is knowable through Scripture and personal revelation by the Holy Spirit.

The ultimate revelation of God and therefore of truth is Jesus Christ. He is the visible image of the invisible God.

Colossians 1:15- He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

Note: The truth was standing right in front of Pilate. Jesus, the only Son of God, was speaking truth to him at that very moment. The truth wasn’t a theory or an equation or proof; truth was God in the flesh dwelling among us. Anyone who wants truth that is unalterable (as it should be by nature) must find it in the person of Jesus Christ.

If we are to have a strong defense, we must know and understand that spiritually speaking, the idea of “truth” implies that not all religious ideas can be true. Christ said He is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” That statement means that claims contradictory to His cannot be true. 

The Bible, unique among books, has transformed countless lives and swayed whole cultures. After looking at the evidence, one can say without a doubt that God has spoken and that, yes, the Bible is truly God’s Word.

There is no “reality” in the idea of salvation apart from Christ……..

To embrace God, as revealed in Jesus Christ, is to embrace truth.