What is Truth?
In one respect this is a question for the ages. Some may consider it a philosophical question, meaning that the answer depends on what: how much you know, or what your specific experiences may be. Most people in our world today would probably agree with a statement such as “One person’s truth may not be the same as another person’s truth.” A famous movie scene even lands the line forever in the American culture, “You can’t handle the truth” asserting that there are realities in life which are too difficult for some people to accept.
But what if the answer to the question of truth is actually settled? What if you don’t have to search for it, you just have to accept it? Keep reading.
You don’t have to read very far into the Gospels to find that Jesus made many truth claims. During His conversation with Pilate starting in John 18:33, Jesus again speaks about the nature of truth. At the end of their conversation Pilate famously quips, “What is truth?” and then leaves in unbelief. But it was only a couple of days prior when Jesus had explained to His disciples that “I am… the truth” (John 14:6). The verb translated into English as “am” was originally written in what is known as the indicative mood. The indicative mood is used when the person wants to speak of an objective fact. For example: “That table is 12 ½ inches tall” is indicating a fact. You can’t get around it. No argument against it will stand. A way to paraphrase Jesus’ statement might be, “It is a fact that I am THE Truth.”
God’s Truth. Eternal Truth. Truth with a capital T.
What does this mean for Christians? It means that in a world that has lost its mind, and then seems to lose it anew again every morning, we can stand with conviction on the Truths of God’s word. God will never change. Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, will never change. We can live our lives in pursuit of holiness, without ever doubting if it is the correct thing to do. Even when we experience any level or persecution, we can endure through the power of the Holy Spirit, knowing that in the end, when our lives are over, and when history is complete, the One whom we serve will be the only Truth left standing. Go serve Him with boldness!
Blessings,
Pastor Bruce