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Searching for Truth
Vol. 25, No. 9 — Sep 2023
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Merriam-Webster.com defines “the truth” as “the real facts about something: the things that are true.” For many, when it comes to understanding the Bible, truth is subjective. In other words, the “truth” one holds is based on personal experience, feelings or opinions. Because of this approach to Scripture, many are frustrated in the search for truth to the point of giving up. Is there such a thing as absolute truth? Is there a way that is right and cannot be wrong? Can we know for sure what God expects His people to do and to believe? When addressing these questions, it is important to understand the following about truth. In the search for the Truth, one cannot depend on personal feelings, prevailing thought or human traditions. God’s inspired Word is the only source for absolute, objective truth. Jesus told the Jews who believed on Him, “…If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32.) John 17:17 informs us that God’s Word is the Truth. Our loving God has provided us with a book that is without error, without contradiction and that gives us “…all things that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3). Truth does not change with time, just as much as 2 + 2 will always equal 4! Likewise, the Truth revealed in God’s Word will never change or become antiquated. Works Cited “The Truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster. 16 May 2023. <https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20truth>.