What is truth, according to Scripture?
Truth is the Word of God. Jesus prayed, 'Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth,' and the Spirit who is 'the Spirit of truth' works in us through that Word.
Also asked: How is truth defined in the Bible? · What does the Bible say about the nature of truth? · What role does God's Word play in teaching us about truth?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 1, Lesson 1-4 - The Power-The Holy Spirit (pp. 31-40) · Read this lesson in the book → · Read this lesson online →
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- What was Jesus' first promise about the Holy Spirit?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–4: The Power—The Holy Spirit
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- Describe the Holy Spirit - what is He like and what does He do?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–4: The Power—The Holy Spirit
- What is the Holy Spirit's goal in His work in the believer?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–4: The Power—The Holy Spirit
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