Dictionary of Bible Themes: 1155 God, truthfulness of

1155 God, truthfulness of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Titles reflecting God's truthfulness

The true God

2 Chronicles 15:3; Jeremiah 10:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:9

The God of truth

Psalm 31:5; Isaiah 65:16

Jesus Christ is “the truth”

John 14:6 See also John 1:14,17; John 6:32 Jesus Christ calls himself “the true bread” meaning that he is real, substantial, reliable and life-giving; 1 John 5:20; Revelation 3:7,14

The Spirit of truth

John 14:17; John 15:26; John 16:13; 1 John 4:6; John 5:6

God is true to his character and his word

He speaks the truth

Isaiah 45:19 See also 2 Samuel 7:28; Psalm 33:4; Psalm 119:160; John 17:17; Revelation 21:5; Revelation 22:6

He does not lie

Numbers 23:19 See also Romans 3:4; 2 Timothy 2:13; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18

He is true to himself and his promises

Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 25:10; Psalm 33:4; Psalm 145:13; Psalm 146:6; Lamentations 3:23; 2 Timothy 2:13

The truthfulness of God undergirds the law

Psalm 119:142 See also Psalm 19:7; Psalm 119:151,160; Malachi 2:6-7

The truthfulness of God undergirds the covenant

Psalm 25:10 The Hebrew word translated “faithful” can also be translated “true”. The word is particularly associated with God steadfastly upholding his covenant promises. See also Psalm 145:13; Hosea 2:19-20; 2 Timothy 2:13

The truthfulness of God undergirds the prophetic word

Ezekiel 12:25 See also Isaiah 55:11; Jeremiah 1:12; Jeremiah 28:9; Ezekiel 33:33; Daniel 2:45

The truthfulness of God undergirds his promises

Joshua 23:14-15 See also Numbers 23:19; 1 Kings 8:20; Psalm 105:42; Romans 4:20-21

The truthfulness of God undergirds his judgment

Psalm 96:13 See also Psalm 98:9; Isaiah 11:3-5; Romans 2:2

The truthfulness of God undergirds the teaching of Jesus Christ