Dictionary of Bible Themes: 1150 God, truth of

1150 God, truth of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

God is the one and only true God

He alone is God

Jeremiah 10:10 See also Deuteronomy 4:39; 2 Chronicles 15:3; Isaiah 43:10-11; Isaiah 45:5-6,14,21; Zechariah 14:9; John 1:18; John 17:3; Revelation 6:10

The contrast with other “gods”

Romans 1:25 See also Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 4:35; Deuteronomy 32:39; Psalm 86:8; Isaiah 43:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:9

The contrast with earthly rulers

Jeremiah 10:6-8

God is characterised by truth

God's truth is demonstrated in the revelation of himself in Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is “the truth”

John 14:6 In the light of this statement it may be concluded that truth is actually defined by the person and work of Jesus Christ. See also 1 John 5:20

Jesus Christ and the Spirit bring truth

John 1:14; John 14:16-17; Romans 15:8

God's words are truthful

His words are consistently true and reliable

Numbers 23:19 See also 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 12:6; Psalm 33:4; Psalm 119:151,160; Romans 3:4; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18; James 1:17

His words of promise are totally true and trustworthy

Psalm 132:11 See also 2 Timothy 2:13 The guarantee of God's faithfulness is the truthfulness of his promises which depend in turn upon the truth that characterises God himself; Hebrews 7:21; Psalm 110:4

God's people live in the light of his truth

Psalm 86:11 See also Psalm 26:3; Psalm 119:141-142; Daniel 9:13; John 17:17