JESUS IS THE ULTIMATE TRUTH

“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6

Many people believe in moral relativism – the idea that there’s no such thing as absolute truth. We live in a culture that tells you that truth is relative, or that each person can make up their own truth. Yet Jesus said in John 14 that He is the truth. In other words, Jesus is saying that truth is not found in knowledge, religion, or philosophy, but in Him.  Jesus says it’s absolutely clear. He is both the way to God, and He is the ultimate truth.

“What is truth? Pilate asked in John 18:38 after Jesus prompted him by saying “I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” (Vs. 37)  Earlier, the disciples had asked Him to show them the way, Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).  And John 8:31-32 adds: “Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32).

Jesus meant that truth is not merely some abstract thing floating out in space that we have to mystically experience or something we have to force our will to follow, but it was a person, Himself. In Colossians 2 8-9 we read, “Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.” Paul was telling the Colossians not to be deceived by “fine-sounding” logical “arguments” but to find all truth in Christ.

Paul answers Pilate’s question by saying that every truthful thing in the universe is found in Christ. While many people claim to know the truth, only Jesus could honestly claim to be the truth.

Our faith is built on the truth that is absolute. This truth is not just based on faith but on reason and evidence that has stood the test of time. Here are some scriptures that speak to the strength of the foundation of our faith. “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11). “Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” (Isaiah 26:4).

We can be confident knowing our faith is based on eternal truth. When you are posed with the question of what is truth, know that Jesus is the truth. Beyond that, He is eternal, unchanging, and the rock on which our salvation stands. Since He will not change your confidence in Him as the truth need not be shaken.

Discussion Questions:

1. It’s easy to get caught up in a sea of opinions and false truths about the Bible. What can you do to build up your confidence in the absolute truth of God’s word?
2. How can you remain faithful in believing the truth, regardless of the dizzying opinions surrounding you every day?