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In the Christian understanding, truth is a fundamental attribute of God, reflecting His nature and character. The Bible consistently affirms that God embodies truth, and His words and actions are the ultimate standard of truth. This entry explores the biblical portrayal of God as a God of truth, drawing from various scriptural passages.

God's Nature as Truth

The Bible declares that God is inherently truthful and cannot lie. In Numbers 23:19 , it is written, "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?" This verse underscores the reliability and faithfulness of God, contrasting His divine nature with human fallibility.

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ, who is the exact representation of God, affirms this truth. In John 14:6 , Jesus states, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." Here, Jesus identifies Himself as the embodiment of truth, indicating that truth is not merely a concept but is personified in the divine nature of Christ.

God's Word as Truth

The Scriptures are regarded as the ultimate source of truth, as they are divinely inspired by God. In John 17:17 , Jesus prays to the Father, saying, "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." This verse highlights the sanctifying power of God's word, which is the truth that sets believers apart for His purposes.

The psalmist also acknowledges the truthfulness of God's word in Psalm 119:160 : "The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever." This verse emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's truth, affirming that every part of His word is reliable and enduring.

God's Actions as Truth

God's actions throughout history reveal His commitment to truth and justice. In Deuteronomy 32:4 , Moses declares, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This passage portrays God as a steadfast and just being, whose actions are always aligned with truth and righteousness.

The faithfulness of God is further illustrated in Lamentations 3:22-23 : "Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" Here, God's unwavering faithfulness is linked to His truth, as His mercies and promises are consistently fulfilled.

God's Truth in the Life of Believers

Believers are called to reflect God's truth in their lives. In Ephesians 4:25 , Paul exhorts the church, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another." This instruction highlights the importance of truthfulness in the Christian community, mirroring the truth of God.

Furthermore, the Holy Spirit, who dwells within believers, is described as the Spirit of truth. In John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Spirit's role is to lead believers into a deeper understanding of God's truth, enabling them to live in accordance with His will.

In summary, the Bible presents God as the ultimate source and standard of truth. His nature, word, and actions consistently reflect His truthfulness, and believers are called to embody this truth in their lives through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
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Psalm 31:15
My times are in your hand: deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me.
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Greek

4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... From peitho; persuasion, ie Credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the
truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ ...
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988. blasphemia -- slander
... Blasphemy (988 ) "" right for wrong (wrong for right), ie calls what God "" which
"exchanges the truth of God for a lie" (Ro 1:25). See 987 (). ...
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4396. prophetes -- a prophet (an interpreter or forth-teller of ...
... a prophet, poet Definition: a prophet, poet; a person gifted at expositing divine
truth. ... spoken-word") -- properly, one who by the inspiration of God; a . See ...
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226. aletheuo -- to speak the truth
... 226 (literally, "to truth") includes Spirit-led confrontation where it is vital
to tell the truth so others can live in God's rather than personal . ...
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2784. kerusso -- to be a herald, proclaim
... To "gospelize" (2097 ) stresses the of God's Gospel-message in the of His ... uncertain
affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel ...
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795. astocheo -- to miss the mark
... walking "off line." 795 () emphasizes the that goes with walking "off (God's) line ...
an aim); to miss the mark, ie (figuratively) deviate from truth -- err, swerve ...
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3716. orthopodeo -- to walk straight
... straight, upright" and 4228 , "foot") -- properly straight-footed; (figuratively)
to walk uprightly, ie in conformity to God's truth (used only in Gal 2:14). ...
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1653. eleeo -- to have pity or mercy on, to show mercy
... Cognate: 1653 -- to show mercy as defines it, ie as it accords with His truth ()
which expresses "God's covenant-loyalty-mercy" (ie ). See 1656 (). ...
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4994. sophronizo -- to recall one to his senses, admonish
... combining the legitimate extremities of truth from both sides of a matter. Doing
this is vital to counseling young women (mothers) in the will of God (Tit 2:4 ...
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4394. propheteia -- prophecy
... prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. ... which
involves divinely-empowered (asserting the mind of God) or (prediction). ...
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Library

M. Bowring. God is Truth and Love.
... II. GOD. 73. 8 & 7s. M. Bowring. God is Truth and Love. 1 God is love;
His mercy brightens All the path in which we move; Bliss ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/73 8 & 7s m.htm

The Truth of God
... 3. God and his creation 10. The Truth Of God. The ... [2] The truth of God in
the promises. God's truth is the seal set to the promise. In ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/10 the truth of god.htm

"God is Endless, Sovereign Truth, --Wisdom, --Love, Not-Made; and ...
... Truth seeth God, and Wisdom beholdeth God, and of these two cometh the third:
that is, a holy marvellous [143] delight in God; which is Love. ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xliv god is endless.htm

Whether God is Truth?
... OF TRUTH (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether God is truth? Objection 1: It seems that God is
not truth. ... If therefore there is truth in God, all truth will be from Him. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether god is truth.htm

The Truth of God the Promiser; Or, the Promises are Our Security.
... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:60. The truth of God
the promiser; or, The promises are our security. 1 Praise ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 125 the truth of.htm

Whether the Justice of God is Truth?
... THE JUSTICE AND MERCY OF GOD (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the justice of God is truth?
Objection 1: It seems that the justice of God is not truth. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the justice of god.htm

The Truth, that Christ is God-Man, Presupposed.
... INTRODUCTION. CHAPTER I. THE IDEA OF THE HISTORY OF CHRIST IN GENERAL.
Section 2. The Truth, that Christ is God-MAN, presupposed. ...
/.../section 2 the truth that.htm

The Truth, that God Made all Things from Nothing, Rescued from the ...
... Chapter XV."The Truth, that God Made All Things from Nothing, Rescued from
the Opponent's Flounderings. Now, if good was neither ...
/.../tertullian/against hermogenes/chapter xv the truth that god.htm

Whether God's Justice is Truth
... Article Two Whether God's Justice is Truth. Whether God's Justice is Truth We proceed
to the second article thus: 1. It seems that God's justice is not truth. ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article two whether gods justice.htm

The Truth of God's Work in Creation You Cannot Depart in the Least ...
... Chapter XVII."The Truth of God's Work in Creation You Cannot Depart in the
Least from It, Without Landing Yourself in an Absurdity. ...
/.../tertullian/against hermogenes/chapter xvii the truth of gods.htm