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 INTRO: Pilate said, "What is Truth?" John 18:38.

Jesus' statement prior to Pilate's was, "You say that I am a king. To this

end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear

witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the TRUTH hears my voice."

 John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the

life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (KJV)

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his

glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of

grace and truth. (KJV) John 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be

made manifest, that they are wrought in God. (KJV)

John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall

worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh

such to worship him. (KJV)

Strong's # 225 aletheia (al-ay'-thi-a);

from 227; truth:

KJV-- true, X truly, truth, verity. (DIC)

TRUE, TRULY, TRUTH

aletheia ^225^, "truth," is used (a) objectively, signifying "the reality

lying at the basis of an appearance; the manifested, veritable essence of a

matter" (Cremer), e. g., <Rom. 9:1; 2 Cor. 11:10>; especially of Christian

doctrine, e. g., <Gal. 2:5>, where "the truth of the Gospel" denotes the

"true" teaching of the Gospel, in contrast to perversions of it; <Rom. 1:25>,

where "the truth of God" may be "the truth concerning God" or "God whose

existence is a verity"; but in <Rom. 15:8> "the truth of God" is indicative

Christ; the word has an absolute force in <John 14:6; 17:17; 18:37,38>; in

<Eph. 4:21>, where the RV, "even as truth is in Jesus," gives the correct

rendering, the meaning is not merely ethical "truth," but "truth" in all its

fullness and scope, as embodied in Him; He was the perfect expression of the

truth; this is virtually equivalent to His statement in <John 14:6>; (b)

subjectively, "truthfulness," "truth," not merely verbal, but sincerity and

integrity of character, <John 8:44; 3 John 3>, RV; (C) in phrases, e. g., "in

truth" (epi, "on the basis of"), <Mark 12:14; Luke 20:21>; with en, "in," <2

Cor. 6:7; Col. 1:6; 1 Tim. 2:7>, RV (KJV, "in... verity"), <1 John 3:18; 2

John 1,3, 4>.

(from Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words)

(Copyright (C) 1985, Thomas Nelson Publishers)

 Psalms 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto

such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

(KJV)

Psalms 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt

thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. (KJV)

Psalms 117:2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of

the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD. (KJV)

Psalms 119:30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid

before me. (KJV)

Psalms 119:151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

(KJV)

John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

(KJV)

S.P.S. Today we're going to see that the TRUTH of GOD is revelatory in our

lives and through the seven annual festivals He pictures His master plan for

His family.

Through a seven step process, today, we're going to take a look at WHAT IS

TRUTH.

BODY: Without TRUTH man is lost. Without Jesus Christ in all of our lives we

are nothing at all. We lack direction, purpose for being and commitment in

Jesus Christ is the revelator. He is TRUTH ! (John 14:6)

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no

man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (KJV)

IT IS NOT IN NUMBERS, OR MONEY, OR IN OUR STRENGTH, BUT IN THE SPIRIT...THAT THE WORK OF GOD WILL BE DONE...THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH.

Zech 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word

of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by

power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. (KJV)

POINT # 1. WHAT DOES TRUTH MEAN TO YOU?

Matt. 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and

all these things shall be added unto you. (KJV)

Do you SEEK TRUTH? As you seeking the Kingdom of God?

Deut 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find

him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

(KJV)

1 Chr 16:11 Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. (KJV)

1 Chr 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and

serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the

LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations

of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if

thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. (KJV)

2 Chr 15:2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa,

and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with

him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye

forsake him, he will forsake you. (KJV)

Read the story of Asa...Israel sought the God of their fathers...and he gave

them rest (v.15) round about.

lives.

2 Chr 34:1-3 1 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he

reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years.

2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and

walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to

the right hand, nor to the left.

3 For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young,

he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the

twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high

places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten

images. (KJV)

 POINT #2.) TRUTH IS NEVER OLD!

During this age of so-called enlightenment and SUPPOSED "NEW TRUTH" we find an

amazing fact: TRUTH IS NEVER OLD!

John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you

free. (KJV)

TRUTH IS OBTAINED from Jesus Christ.

John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue

in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; (KJV)

Verse :32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

(KJV)

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man

cometh unto the Father, but by me. (KJV)

Heb 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. (KJV)

Mal 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not

consumed. (KJV)

POINT # 3.) The TRUTH OF GOD SANCTIFIES...SETS ONE APART...FOR HOLY PURPOSE.

 John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. (KJV)

John 17:19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be

sanctified through the truth. (KJV)

1 Thes 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your

whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the

coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (KJV)

Heb 13:12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own

blood, suffered without the gate. (KJV)

 POINT # 4.) THE TRUE GOD, THE CREATOR GOD IS REVEALED THROUGH TRUTH.

Rom. 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all

ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in

unrighteousness; (KJV)

(From here to 3:20 is God's indictment of the world, showing why man needs the

righteousness of God.)

21-32).

Rom 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are

clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his

eternal power and Godhead; SO THEY ARE WITHOUT EXCUSE: (KJV)

Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God,

neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and

their foolish heart was darkened. (KJV)

"THEY ARE WITHOUT EXCUSE..." The things that are made (creation) reveal to

all men the POWER AND AUTHORITY OF GOD, His divinity... the true God, so that the

rejection of this truth makes a man without excuse before God.

POINT # 5.) THE TRUTH GIVES ACCESS TO CHRIST.

John 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus

answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born,

and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear

witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my

voice. (KJV)

1 John 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of

God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the

spirit of error. (KJV)

Gal 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey

the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set

forth, crucified among you? (KJV)

Paul's encouragement...

Gal 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the

truth? (KJV)

Gal 4:16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

(KJV)

Often our closest friends in the Churches of God have misconceptions about

us...we've become the enemy, because we have stood for THE TRUTH OF GOD and

the REAL GOSPEL.

2 Thes 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren

beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen

you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief

of the truth: (KJV)

POINT # 6.) SALVATION COMES BY SANCTIFICATION OF THE SPIRIT AND BELIEF OF THE TRUTH.

2 Thes 2:10-15 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that

perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that

they might be saved.

11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion,

that they should believe a lie:

12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth,

but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you,

brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the

beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of

the Spirit and belief of the truth:

14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of

the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions

which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

(KJV)

1 John 4:1-6 1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits

whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone

out into the world.

2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that

confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is

come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of

antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even

now already is it in the world.

4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them:

because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the

world.

5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and

the world heareth them.

6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not

of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and

the spirit of error. (KJV)

1 John 5:6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by

water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that

beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. (KJV)

POINT # 7.) WALK IN THE TRUTH...BE A FELLOWHELPER TO THE TRUTH.

2 John 1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the

truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

(KJV)

2 John 2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for

ever. (KJV)

2 John 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from

the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

(KJV)

2 John 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth,

as we have received a commandment from the Father. (KJV)

3 John 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the

truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. (KJV)

to the truth. (KJV)

assure our hearts before him. (KJV)