Bible Basics

Knowing the Truth

Jesus said, "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32). While it is true that no man has perfect knowledge and that every individual's knowledge or understanding of the truth of God is relative to his total experience, we must remember that such inadequacies do not render the truth of God relative.  The word of God is complete (2 Tim. 3:16, 17) and bears the characteristics of God himself.  As God is perfect and immutable, so is His revelation.  It contains neither error nor ambiguity.  Furthermore, it has been recorded so that when we read it we can understand what it says (Eph. 3:3-5).  I realize that there are some things easier understood than others.  But the fact is, God has delivered to man such truth as is needed for salvation. The apostle Paul said that God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim. 2:4).  When we consider those things essential to one's becoming a Christian, I find it hard to believe they are all that difficult to understand.  Jesus said, "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved" (Mark 16:16).  What part of that statement don't you understand?  Often the problem is not so much in understanding what God has said, but having the desire and the courage to do it.  Won't you obey the Lord today?

                                                                                                               -- Clark Dugger

Bible Basics