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The concept of the "Truth of God" in relation to unbelievers is a significant theme throughout the Bible. It addresses the nature of God's truth, the response of unbelievers to this truth, and the consequences of rejecting it.

Nature of God's Truth

The truth of God is depicted as absolute, unchanging, and foundational to the universe. In the Bible, God's truth is synonymous with His character and His Word. Psalm 119:160 states, "The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever." This verse underscores the belief that God's truth is comprehensive and eternal.

Unbelievers' Response to God's Truth

Unbelievers, according to Scripture, often reject or suppress the truth of God. Romans 1:18-19 explains, "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the ungodliness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them." This passage suggests that the truth of God is evident in creation, yet unbelievers choose to suppress it due to their unrighteousness.

The Bible also describes unbelievers as being blinded to the truth. In 2 Corinthians 4:4 , it is written, "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." This blindness is attributed to spiritual forces that prevent unbelievers from recognizing the truth of the Gospel.

Consequences of Rejecting God's Truth

The rejection of God's truth has serious consequences, as outlined in Scripture. Romans 1:21-22 states, "For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools." This passage highlights the futility and moral decline that result from rejecting God's truth.

Furthermore, the Bible warns of eternal consequences for those who persist in unbelief. In 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 , it is written, "They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason, God will send them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie, in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness." This passage emphasizes the ultimate judgment that awaits those who reject the truth of God.

Call to Embrace the Truth

Despite the rejection by unbelievers, the Bible consistently calls all people to embrace the truth of God. In John 8:31-32 , Jesus declares, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This invitation to know and live by the truth is extended to all, offering freedom and salvation through Jesus Christ.

The truth of God, as revealed in Scripture, remains a central tenet of the Christian faith, calling believers to uphold and proclaim it, while urging unbelievers to turn from their ways and accept the truth that leads to eternal life.

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1 John 5:10
He that believes on the Son of God has the witness in himself: he that believes not God has made him a liar; because he believes not the record that God gave of his Son.
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... a True Worshipper of God, and Unjustly Calumniated by Unbelievers as an ... of delivering,
in a way suitable to God, the secrets veiled in the truth. ...
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Whether to Believe God, to Believe that There is a God, and to ...
... God" is common to all acts of faith, since faith takes its stand on the first truth. ...
Now even unbelievers "believe that there is a God." We should not ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article two whether to believe.htm

Whether the Act of Faith is Suitably Distinguished as Believing ...
... Now "to believe God" is common to all acts of faith, since faith is founded on
the First Truth. ... Now unbelievers can be said to believe in a God. ...
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God Justified, Though Man Believes Not
... also to preserve the knowledge of the truth by those ... their unbelief make the faith
of God without effect ... all, bless the Jews though among them were unbelievers? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/god justified though man believes.htm

Of the Rage of the Demons against Christians, and the Error of ...
... of the Demons Against Christians, and the Error of Unbelievers. ... and abandoned spirits
by whom the truth is both ... is peace among the people of God, flee from the ...
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The Future Judgment by Christ Communion with and Separation from ...
... The eternal punishment of unbelievers. ... But he that doeth truth cometh to the light,
that his deeds may be made manifest, that he has wrought them in God.". ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxvii the future judgment by.htm

Exhortation to Wisdom, Though Wisdom is God's Gift.
... contentions are in your hearts, glory not, and be not liars against the truth. ...
contentions are corrected and healed, to be the gift of God; unbelievers are in ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 44 exhortation to wisdom though.htm

The Cause of Unbelief.
... for their unbelief depends on how God blinded their ... steels his heart against the
truth shall find ... Voltaire, Paine and Ingersoll, are unbelievers because they ...
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On the Unity and Trinity of God
... It is a truth which we must believe though we ... by its shore, as fully to comprehend
the wisdom of God. This is the mistake unbelievers make when they wish to ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 3 on the unity.htm

Whether Confession of Faith is Necessary for Salvation?
... man should not be contented with being united by faith to God's truth, but ought
to ... to the rest of the faithful, or to check the attacks of unbelievers: but at ...
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