What does the Bible say about word of truth?
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The Bible teaches that God’s Word is true, trustworthy, life-giving, and to be received, believed, and handled faithfully as the final authority for faith and obedience. Jesus prayed, “Your word is truth” in John 17:17 and declared himself to be the truth in John 14:6. Scripture is God-breathed and equips believers for every good work, as 2 Timothy 3:16 teaches, while Hebrews 4:12 shows its living, searching power. Christians are called to rightly handle this word of truth in 2 Timothy 2:15, trusting that every word of God is pure (Proverbs 30:5-6). Through the gospel word, God grants new birth and seals believers with his Spirit (James 1:18; Ephesians 1:13).
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- 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.
- John 17:17
Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
- Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- James 1:18
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
- 2 Timothy 3:16
Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,
- 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.
- Proverbs 30:5-6
[5] "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. [6] Don't you add to his words, Lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.
- Psalms 119:160
All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.
- Matthew 4:4
But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
- Ephesians 1:13
in whom you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Gospel of your salvation,--in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
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