What does the Bible say about truth?
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The Bible teaches that truth is grounded in God’s own character, fully revealed in Jesus Christ, and received through his Word by the Spirit. Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” in John 14:6, and promises that the truth sets sinners free in John 8:32. God’s Word is truth and sanctifies his people, as John 17:17 teaches, while the Holy Spirit guides believers into truth according to John 16:13. Therefore Christians are called to handle Scripture rightly, speak truthfully, worship God sincerely, and live out truth in love, trusting that the Lord is near to all who call on him in truth.
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- John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
- John 8:32
You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
- John 16:13
However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.
- John 17:17
Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
- John 4:24
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
- 2 Timothy 2:15
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
- Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.
- Ephesians 6:14
Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
- 1 John 3:18
My little children, let's not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.
- Psalms 145:18
Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, To all who call on him in truth.
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