called Himself “the truth” ( John 14:6).5 This should not come as too much of a surprise to us, since the New Testament is primarily about Jesus, who: The concept of truth is referenced more in the New Testament than in the Old Testament, even though it constitutes just one quarter of the Bible. 4 So, there we go again, off into the realms of obscurity.īut thankfully, there are answers to Pilate’s question-definite, enduring, trustworthy answers. Pilate responds with the famous rhetorical words, “What is truth?” ( John 18:38). Jesus has come to proclaim and confirm the truth to those who are seeking for the truth. Again, notice it’s “ the truth,” something definite-not vague. Jesus adds, “Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice” ( John 18:37). Notice that He says, “ the truth,” not any old truth. Jesus tells Pontius Pilate that He has come into the world to “bear witness to the truth ἀλήθεια ( alḗtheia)]” 3 ( John 18:37). In steps Jesus! Jesus came into the world to “bear witness to the truth.”
In its place we are left with a whole lot of uncertainty. It seems that truth has become a somewhat dirty word, or at least a corrupted one. Probably that’s the end, but no one knows for sure.
There’s no absolute morality, so just do what feels good to you.
How do I know what’s right and what’s wrong? The Big Bang triggered everything-before that we can’t say for sure. Their questions are often met with confusing or vague replies. Nevertheless, many today would doubt the idea of absolute truth, and would share the views of Irish playwright Oscar Wilde when he wrote, “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” 2Ĭhildren are growing up in a very uncertain world. Most people are a little more optimistic in their outlook. Is it really that depressing? Is there no hope of finding any certainty? According to Bob Dylan, “All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie.” 1