What is Truth?

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What is Truth?

• Jn. 1838
• 38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And
  when he had said this, he went out again unto the
  Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault
  at all.
• Many have differing ideas about truth.
• Some look at truth as relative.
• Some look at truth as a concept that is to be
  built upon.
• Some look at truth as pertaining to that person,
  ie. whatever I personally might believe.
• Some look at truth as inconvenient,
  old-fashioned, and out of date.
• Some believe it to be absolute and determined by
  GOD.

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What is TRUTH?

• Websters defines it as 2 a (1) the state of
  being the case FACT (2) the body of real
  things, events, and facts ACTUALITY , b a
  judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or
  accepted as true lttruths of thermodynamicsgt c
  the body of true statements and propositions. 3 a
  the property (as of a statement) of being in
  accord with fact or reality b chiefly British
  TRUE 2 c fidelity to an original or to a
  standard.
• Thus, truth is viewed as a constant fact,
  unending.
• In the area of religion, those statements of
  facts given by deity, or some higher power. A
  given standard.

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Bible Truth

• Jn. 1717 THY WORD
• 17 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word
  is truth.
• Duet. 324 A GOD OF TRUTH
• 4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect for all
  his ways are judgment a God of truth and without
  iniquity, just and right is he.
• Ps. 4011 Thy truth continually preserve me
• 11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from
  me, O LORD let thy lovingkindness and thy truth
  continually preserve me.
• Ps. 119142 Thy law is truth
• 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting
  righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
• Ps. 119160 Thy word is true
• 160 Thy word is true from the beginning and
  every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for
  ever.

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Biblical facts are Truth!

• The afore-mentioned passages state truths, along
  with the source of all truth being GOD!
• Mal. 26 The law of truth
• 6 The law of truth was in his mouth, and
  iniquity was not found in his lips he walked
  with me in peace and equity, and did turn many
  away from iniquity. (Levi priests)
• Jn. 146 I AM.TRUTH
• 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth,
  and the life no man cometh unto the Father, but
  by me.
• Jn. 1613 the Spirit of truth
• 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is
  come, he will guide you into all truth for he
  shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he
  shall hear, that shall he speak and he will shew
  you things to come.
• Paul speak forth the words of truth Acts 2625
• 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus
  but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
• Jn. 832 We need truth! Truth shall make you
  free

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Biblical facts are Truth!

• The afore-mentioned passages state truths, along
  with the source of all truth being GOD!
• Mal. 26 The law of truth
• Jn. 146 I AM.TRUTH
• Jn. 1613 the Spirit of truth
• Paul speak forth the words of truth Acts 2625
• Jn. 832 We need truth! Truth shall make you
  free
• 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth
  shall make you free.
• This is freedom from the guilt of sin, not
  freedom to do whatever you will. Vs.34
• 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say
  unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant
  of sin.

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Biblical facts are Truth!

• The afore-mentioned passages state truths, along
  with the source of all truth being GOD!
• Mal. 26 The law of truth
• Jn. 146 I AM.TRUTH
• Jn. 1613 the Spirit of truth
• Paul speak forth the words of truth Acts 2625
• Jn. 832 We need truth! Truth shall make you
  free
• Col. 15 ye heard the word of the truth of the
  gospel
• 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in
  heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of
  the truth of the gospel
• 1 Tim. 27 speak the truth in Christ
• 7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an
  apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie
  not) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and
  verity.

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Resisting the Truth

• Remember the nature of truth as being FACT. It
  is not just a trivial, frivolous statement, but
  actuality. Denial of the fact will not change
  the fact nor remove the fact.
• Ie. Laws of nature do not change, though the one
  that established all standards, had the power to
  alter those laws, showing HIS power with the
  supernatural/miracles. After the miracle all
  laws of nature continue as they were,
  unalterable.
• Rom. 118 Some hold truth in unrighteousness as
  if God would set sin as the standard for life.
• 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven
  against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of
  men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness

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Character of those who Resist

• 2 Tim. 31-9
• 1 This know also, that in the last days
  perilous times shall come.
• 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves,
  covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers,
  disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
• 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers,
  false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of
  those that are good,
• 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of
  pleasures more than lovers of God
• 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the
  power thereof from such turn away.
• 6 For of this sort are they which creep into
  houses, and lead captive silly women laden with
  sins, led away with divers lusts,
• 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the
  knowledge of the truth.
• 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so
  do these also resist the truth men of corrupt
  minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
• 9 But they shall proceed no further for their
  folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs
  also was.

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Character of those who Resist

• 2 Tim. 31-9
• A matter of folly for the facts, TRUTH, prevails
  and remains unalterable.
• Caused by those who think they can challenge
  Gods rule over those truths, and alter the
  facts.
• They seek to serve themselves.
• Deceive in that they appear to be godly, and
  arent.
• See truth in a lie.
• 2 Tim. 43-4
• 3 For the time will come when they will not
  endure sound doctrine but after their own lusts
  shall they heap to themselves teachers, having
  itching ears
• 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the
  truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
• We must turn away from such people, receive them
  not into our fellowship.

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Conclusion

• Truth defined rules out relativity and personal
  influence establishing the truth. Such may or
  may not be a fact, or be a part of the
  standard. The nature of truth makes it
  timeless, and it cant be built upon or altered
  in any manner.
• Truth, therefore, is ABSOLUTE!
• Truth is shared with man, that he may please God,
  and be blessed with the benefits of serving
  truth.
• All blessings are received when Gods truth is
  received and becomes our truth, the standard for
  living, including freedom from sin.
• Result All men are responsible to the standard.
  Thus, obedience isnt just a requirement, but
  life itself.
• Pilate considered the facts, no fault! The Jews
  were unable to alter those facts, though they
  made false charges.
• We must consider the facts!
• Will you accept or resist Gods precious gift of
  TRUTH?