John ties the concept of truth directly to Jesus by presenting Him as the embodiment and source of truth. Each passage emphasizes a unique aspect of Jesus' relationship to truth.
John 1:14 - "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
Here, Jesus is described as the Word made flesh, filled with grace and truth. This establishes that truth is inherent in His divine nature and is a central characteristic of His mission on earth.
John 1:17 - "For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."
John contrasts the law given through Moses with the grace and truth brought by Jesus. This highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises, where truth is revealed in its fullness through Him.
John 8:32 - "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
Jesus teaches that knowing the truth leads to freedom, implying that He, as the source of truth, offers liberation from sin and spiritual bondage.
John 14:6 - "Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’"
Jesus explicitly identifies Himself as "the truth," emphasizing that He is the ultimate revelation of God and the only path to salvation.
John 15:26 - "But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me."
- The Spirit of truth, sent by Jesus, testifies about Him. This connection reinforces that truth originates in Jesus and is affirmed by the Holy Spirit.
John portrays Jesus as the personification of truth, emphasizing that truth is not merely a concept but is fully realized in the person of Christ. Through His life, teachings, and the work of the Holy Spirit, Jesus reveals divine truth and provides a way for humanity to experience grace, freedom, and salvation.
More: Lesson 10: The Way, the Truth, and the Life.
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