The Truth

2 John 2 tells us that the truth "will be with us forever." How is that so? Today we discuss how important this fact is in the believer's life. How do you cultivate the truth in your life and how are you doing encouraging others to walk in the truth?

Distinguishing Truth from Error

Today we ask the question, "How can we distinguish truth from error in spiritual matters?" from 1 John 4:2-3. As a Christian living in this world, we must be able to know what is truth and what is false in order to live a God-honoring life. How do I know what is right and wrong? Over the next 3 sessions, we will seek to answer this question and give practical ideas on how to know the truth. A few things we will mention: 1) Find out what God's Word says, 2) Seek wise counsel, 3) Ask God for wisdom. As you listen and study along with us, what are your thoughts? How do YOU find out what is truth and what is error? Please share!

What the Bible says about Truth

Our discussion today reflects on what the Bible says about Truth. Here is a shorter list of verses that talk about Truth. There is a much lengthier list located on our study notes if you wish. We hope you will find this list helpful in your study. 1. God is a God of Truth (Deut. 32:4; Ps 31:15) 2. Christ is Truth (John 14:6; 7:18) 3. Christ was full of Truth (John 1:14) 4. Christ spoke Truth (John 8:45) 5. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth (John 14:17) 6. The Holy Spirit guides into all Truth (John 16:13) 7. The word of God is Truth (Daniel 10:21; John 17:17) 8. God regards, with favour Truth (Jeremiah 5:3) 9. The judgments of God are according to Truth(Ps. 96:13; Ro 2:2) 10. Saints should a. Worship God in Truth (John 4:24; Ps. 145:18) b. Serve God in Truth (1 Samuel 12:24) c. Walk before God in. 1Ki 2:4; 2Ki 20:3. 11. Is in Christ (Romans 9:1) 12. Is purifying (1 Peter 1:22) 13. The devil is devoid of Truth (John 8:44).

God is Light

This section introduces us to light and darkness - walking in truth or in sin. All of us need to deal with sin, and these verses help us to know what to do when we do sin. We are all guilty before God of our sin - what a blessing to know how to deal with it! When we see the truth that God is light it gives us peace to know that there is no sin in Him. It affects how we see God - we can trust Him with what He has given us. We need the Light to show us the Truth. Psalm 119:105 says that "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." How does this truth encourage you today?

Love Rejoices with the Truth

What is the truth? We know from Scripture that it is Jesus and His Word! John 14:6 says, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Do we rejoice in the truth? Do we rejoice when our husband makes a godly choice, when our children are kind, or when another woman in church is having victory over sin? So often, we are quick to criticize when someone else sins, but do we encourage when they are living godly? How do we search out the truth?