What Is Truth?

We want so badly to believe that what we know and understand about God and His Kingdom is truth. But what is truth? God is truth! John 14:6, “Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. 7 If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him." And in God is no variability. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” James 1:17. The truth of God is constant but our understanding continues to change. Therefore our understanding truth is dependent upon our growing unto Him. Eph. 2:10, “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” Our concept of truth will continue to change as we move progressively toward Him in a more complete revelation of who He is. The truth doesn't change, only our understanding of it.

In an effort to convince others that what we believe is truth, we fall into Satan's trap and become emissaries of a carnal doctrine espoused by the flesh. Man delivers the message. God gives the revelation and will validate His message. Since we cannot understand God with the carnal mind, we must rely upon revelation and validation by the Holy Spirit. Is it truth because we believe or do we believe because it is truth? The obvious answer is, we believe because it is truth and God has brought us into it.

Our understanding will continue to evolve as we grow in God but the truth remains constant forever. What we need is a relationship with God in which we can lay aside our beliefs and allow Him to teach us His Truth. The central issue is not our perception of what is right our wrong but our unquestionable obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit. True believers will obey the leading of God. It is not necessary to fully understand where He is leading but rely on the Holy Spirit for confirmation. God will validate His Truth in the lives of His people!

The Holy Spirit will convince mankind of their sin. Jesus said concerning the promise of the Holy Spirit, “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;” John 16:8-9