Just what is "Truth"

[Van]

We know that God chooses individuals for salvation based on "faith in the truth." 2 Thessalonians 2:13.

So just what is this "Truth" in which we are supposed to believe?

A little study will answer our question.

Please consider together, these verses from Paul:

1) Galatians 2:5
2) Galatians 2:14
3) Ephesians 1:13
4) Colossians 1:5​

 

[percho]

Does John 16:13,14 tell us how we will be able to, "hear," the truth of the gospel?

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

 

[37818]

Please consider together, these verses from Paul:

1) Galatians 2:5
2) Galatians 2:14
3) Ephesians 1:13
4) Colossians 1:5

And from our Lord Jesus Christ,
5) John 14:6, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

 

[37818]

John 8:32, And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John 8:36, If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

 

[Van]

It appears some do not know our gospel is the gospel of Christ.

Not to put too fine a point on it but:

Faith in the Truth = Faith in Christ = Faith in our Gospel.

What does it mean, Christ is the Truth? Truth has fidelity to the original. Christ is the image of our invisible God. He is God, He is the means of reconciliation, He is the giver of eternal life.

Christ sets free from the bondage of sin, those washed in His blood.

When we are transferred into Christ, we are "in Him" and after the washing of regeneration, and being indwelt with the Spirit of Christ, we "know" Christ and more importantly Christ 'knows" us.

Never again need we worry about Christ telling us "I never knew you...."

 

[Van]

What is the truth about John 16:13? Jesus is telling His Apostles they will be indwelt and guided into "all the truth." Many, including myself, believe those enabled to write the New Testament, were inspired, presenting the very words of God. But as a cessionalist, I believe that gift is not longer given, and we present the truth only by accurately handing the word of truth, from the inspired authors.