Dictionary of Bible Themes God's unique integrity is displayed in his perfection of character and attributes. It is further emphasised by the consistent truth of his words and works, supremely shown in Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 10:10God is the one and only true God See also He alone is God Deuteronomy 4:392 Chronicles 15:3 Isaiah 43:10-11; 45:5-6,14,21 Zechariah 14:9 John 1:18; 17:3 Revelation 6:10 Romans 1:25 See also The contrast with other "gods" Exodus 15:11Deuteronomy 4:35; 32:39 Psalms 86:8 Isaiah 43:3 1 Thessalonians 1:9 Jeremiah 10:6-8 The contrast with earthly rulers Psalms 31:5God is characterised by truth See also Psalms 40:10; 43:3Isaiah 65:16 John 3:33; 7:28; 8:26 1 John 5:20 Revelation 15:3 John 14:6 God's truth is demonstrated in the revelation of himself in Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is "the truth" See also 1 John 5:20In the light of this statement it may be concluded that truth is actually defined by the person and work of Jesus Christ. John 1:14; 14:16-17Romans 15:8 Jesus Christ and the Spirit bring truth Numbers 23:19God's words are truthful See also His words are consistently true and reliable 1 Samuel 15:29Psalms 12:6; 33:4; 119:151,160 Romans 3:4 Titus 1:2 Hebrews 6:18 James 1:17 Psalms 132:11 See also His words of promise are totally true and trustworthy 2 Timothy 2:13Hebrews 7:21 Psalms 110:4 The guarantee of God's faithfulness is the truthfulness of his promises which depend in turn upon the truth that characterises God himself Psalms 86:11God's people live in the light of his truth See also Psalms 26:3; 119:141-142Daniel 9:13 John 17:17 See also 1035 God, faithfulness1065 God, holiness of 1100 God, perfection 1155 God, truthfulness 1165 God, unique 1461 truth, nature of 3140 Holy Spirit, teacher 6147 deceit, practice 8230 discipline 8314 orthodoxy 8722 doubt 8768 idolatry |
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