Dictionary of Bible Themes To call the LORD "the true God" means that he alone has in his being the fulness of deity and is worthy to be worshipped as God. He and his word are a trustworthy foundation for life because he speaks the truth and is utterly reliable and consistent in his character, his revelation of himself, his promises and his pronouncements. 2 Chronicles 15:3Titles reflecting God's truthfulness Jeremiah 10:10The true God 1 Thessalonians 1:9Psalms 31:5 Isaiah 65:16 The God of truth John 14:6See also Jesus Christ is "the truth" John 1:14,17; 6:321 John 5:20 Revelation 3:7,14 Jesus Christ calls himself "the true bread" meaning that he is real, substantial, reliable and life-giving John 14:17; 15:26; 16:131 John 4:6; 5:6 The Spirit of truth Isaiah 45:19God is true to his character and his word See also He speaks the truth 2 Samuel 7:28Psalms 33:4; 119:160 John 17:17 Revelation 21:5; 22:6 Numbers 23:19 See also He does not lie Romans 3:42 Timothy 2:13 Titus 1:2 Hebrews 6:18 Deuteronomy 32:4 Psalms 25:10; 33:4; 145:13; 146:6 He is true to himself and his promises Lamentations 3:232 Timothy 2:13 Psalms 119:142 The truthfulness of God undergirds the law See also Psalms 19:7; 119:151,160Malachi 2:6-7 Psalms 25:10 The truthfulness of God undergirds the covenant See also Psalms 145:13The Hebrew word translated "faithful" can also be translated "true". The word is particularly associated with God steadfastly upholding his covenant promises. Hosea 2:19-202 Timothy 2:13 Ezekiel 12:25 The truthfulness of God undergirds the prophetic word See also Isaiah 55:11Jeremiah 1:12; 28:9 Ezekiel 33:33 Daniel 2:45 Joshua 23:14-15 The truthfulness of God undergirds his promises See also Numbers 23:191 Kings 8:20 Psalms 105:42 Romans 4:20-21 Psalms 96:13 The truthfulness of God undergirds his judgment See also Psalms 98:9Isaiah 11:3-5 Romans 2:2 John 1:17 The truthfulness of God undergirds the teaching of Jesus Christ See also Matthew 5:18; 22:16Mark 3:28 pp Mk 12:14 Luke 4:24pp Lk 20:21 John 1:51; 8:31-32; 18:37See also 1035 God, faithfulness1075 God, justice of 1115 God, purpose of 1150 God, truth of 1461 truth, nature of 1690 word of God 2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 3296 Holy Spirit in the world 6151 dirt 8275 honesty 8354 trustworthiness |
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