1462 truth, in NT
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The NT encompasses the Greek idea of truth as reality, as well as the Hebraic concepts of faithfulness and reliability. Jesus Christ is shown as “the Truth” and the apostles present the gospel as “truth”.

Truth as opposed to falsehood and lies

Ephesians 4:25 See also John 3:33; John 4:37; John 18:23; John 19:35; Acts 7:1; Acts 21:24; Acts 24:8; Acts 26:25; Romans 1:18; Romans 9:1; 1 Corinthians 15:54; 2 Corinthians 7:14; Galatians 4:16; Titus 1:13; 2 Peter 2:22; 1 John 2:4; 2 John 1-2

Truth as reality

Hebrews 9:24 See also John 1:9; John 4:23; John 17:3; Ephesians 4:24; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; 1 Timothy 1:2; Timothy 6:19; Titus 1:2; Titus 3:2; Hebrews 8:2; Hebrews 12:8; 1 Peter 5:12; 1 John 2:5,8; John 5:20; Revelation 19:9

Truth as trustworthy affirmations

John 6:47 See also Matthew 6:2; Matthew 10:23; Matthew 16:28; Matthew 19:23; Matthew 23:36; Matthew 26:13; Mark 9:41; Mark 11:23; Luke 12:44; Luke 21:3; John 1:51; John 5:24-25; John 8:34; John 10:7; John 16:7; Philippians 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:9

Truth as faithfulness and reliability

The quality of truth

Philippians 4:8 See also John 1:17; John 3:21; John 4:24; John 17:17; Romans 2:20; 1 Corinthians 5:8; Corinthians 13:6; 2 Corinthians 13:8; Ephesians 5:9; Ephesians 6:14; 3Jn 12

Truth as an aspect of the character of God

Romans 3:3-4 See also Psalm 51:4; Romans 3:7; Romans 15:8; 1 John 5:20; Revelation 3:7,14; Revelation 6:10; Revelation 15:3; Revelation 16:7; Revelation 19:2,11

Truth as a human quality

Acts 11:23; 1 John 1:8 See also John 3:21; John 7:18; Acts 14:22; Ephesians 4:15; Philippians 1:18; Revelation 2:13

Jesus Christ as truth

John 14:6 See also John 1:14; John 15:1; John 18:37-38; 1 John 5:20

The Spirit of God as truth

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

The gospel and the Christian faith as truth

Ephesians 1:13 See also John 8:31-32; Acts 20:30; 2 Corinthians 4:2; Galatians 2:5; Colossians 1:5; 1 Timothy 2:3-4; Timothy 4:6; 2 Timothy 2:18; Timothy 4:4; Titus 1:1; James 5:19; 2 Peter 2:2; 1 John 3:19

See also

2420  gospel
3296  Holy Spirit in the world
4846  shadow
5423  myths
5438  parables
7712  convincing
7915  confirmation
8235  doctrine
8248  faithfulness
8275  honesty
8354  trustworthiness
8776  lies



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