Faithful to the Truth That Walked Among Us

In a time when the very concept of “truth” seems slippery and suspicious, there’s an ironic resurgence in the hunger for it. Politicians, media figures, and average citizens on both the left and right suddenly invoke “truth” as their rallying cry, particularly when defending their side of the aisle. Whether discussing public health, policing, economic policy, or court rulings, truth is in demand so long as it confirms personal bias.

But Christians are not surprised by this moment of confusion. We do not gasp in dismay at a world riddled with deception. We have long known the source of all falsehood: the devil himself, whom Jesus called the “father of lies” (John 8:44). He’s been twisting words since Eden, and his old tricks just have new packaging.

The apostle Paul saw this long ago. In Romans 1, he wrote of those who “suppress the truth” and “exchange the truth about God for a lie” (Romans 1:18, 25). So when Christians see today’s spiraling mistrust, misinformation, and cultural confusion, we take it in stride not with indifference, but with gospel-shaped clarity.

Truth Is a Person

Christians do not primarily defend “truth” as a concept. We stand for Truth as a person. Jesus didn’t say, “I speak the truth,” though He certainly did. He said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). He is not merely one truth among many; He is the Truth the living revelation of God to humanity.

John’s Gospel emphasizes this glorious identity. Jesus is “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14), echoing the Old Testament refrain about God's steadfast love and faithfulness. He is the visible expression of the invisible God, the one who “makes God known” (John 1:18).

To believe in truth as Christians is not to subscribe to a philosophy but to cling to a person. Truth is not detached, abstract, or ideological. It is personal, incarnational, and relational. As theologian D.A. Carson explains, “Jesus is the truth, because he embodies the supreme revelation of God.”

The Gospel Is the Truth

This personal Truth comes with a message what the Bible calls “the truth of the gospel.” Paul speaks of “the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation” (Ephesians 1:13). He calls it “the grace of God in truth” (Colossians 1:6). It is not merely true news; it is the truth, the definitive message by which sinners are saved and saints are sanctified.

For Paul, the gospel isn’t just one “truth” on a buffet of beliefs. It is the truth that defines God’s people: “the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). That’s the church’s core mission to uphold and declare the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This means our concern for truth doesn’t begin with political correctness or social justice or data integrity, but with our Savior. We care about truth because we worship the one who is Truth. And any so-called truth that bypasses Him is at best incomplete, and at worst, a lie.

Why Truth Still Matters

In a culture drowning in disinformation, we might be tempted to either shout louder or shrink back. But Christians do neither. We speak boldly, yet humbly. We don’t stand for truth because it props up our personal beliefs or party affiliations. We stand for truth because we follow Jesus.

And yes, that means we will sometimes find ourselves aligned with unbelievers on specific issues. But we must remember: while we may share similar concerns, we do not share the same foundation. Their concern for truth may be rooted in pragmatism or partisanship. Ours is rooted in worship.

Christians are not merely truth-seekers we are truth witnesses. We don’t just believe in a worldview. We have encountered the Truth. Like the blind man healed by Jesus, we can say, “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see” (John 9:25).

Three Companions in Our Stand

In an age of confusion, Christians are not left to stand for truth alone. We have three faithful companions:

1. Truth Behind Us 

We carry a testimony. The gospel is not theory it’s our life. We've seen it change hearts, including our own. We speak not only of doctrines, but of a Savior who opened our eyes and called us from darkness to light.

2. Truth Within Us 

We are indwelt by the Holy Spirit the very “Spirit of truth” (John 14:17). He guides us, strengthens us, and empowers us to speak when it's hard and live with integrity when it's costly. The pursuit of truth is His work, and we join in it with confidence, not panic.

3. Truth Around Us 

Even when the world feels hostile or apathetic, we’re not alone. We belong to a fellowship the church which stands together as the “pillar and buttress of the truth.” Ours is not a solitary struggle but a shared mission. And that mission will endure, even as the winds of culture shift.

Anchored in the Truth

In the end, we care about truth because we care about Christ. We will not be content to fight for lowercase truth and neglect the capital “T” Truth who died and rose to redeem us. We don’t bow to truth as an idol, but we serve Truth as a King.

So let’s resist the pull of compromise or cynicism. Let’s proclaim and embody the truth of the gospel with courage and kindness. And let’s remember that our stand for truth is not a political maneuver or a moral crusade it is an act of worship.

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