God's unique integrity is displayed in his perfection of character and attributes. It is further emphasised by the consistent truth of his words and works, supremely shown in Jesus Christ.
God is the one and only true God
He alone is God
Jeremiah 10:10 See also Deuteronomy 4:39; 2 Chronicles 15:3; Isaiah 43:10–11, Isaiah 45:5–6, Isaiah 45:14, Isaiah 45:21; Zechariah 14:9; John 1:18, John 17:3; Revelation 6:10
But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.
The contrast with other ``gods''
Romans 1:25 See also Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 4:35, Deuteronomy 32:39; Psalm 86:8; Isaiah 43:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:9
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.
The contrast with earthly rulers
There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood!
God is characterised by truth
Psalm 31:5 See also Psalm 40:10, Psalm 43:3; Isaiah 65:16; John 3:33, John 7:28, John 8:26; 1 John 5:20; Revelation 15:3
Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth.
God's truth is demonstrated in the revelation of himself in Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is ``the truth''
John 14:6 In the light of this statement it may be concluded that truth is actually defined by the person and work of Jesus Christ. See also 1 John 5:20
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Jesus Christ and the Spirit bring truth
John 1:14, John 14:16–17; Romans 15:8
God's words are truthful
His words are consistently true and reliable
Numbers 23:19 See also 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 12:6, Psalm 33:4, Psalm 119:151, Psalm 119:160; Romans 3:4; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18; James 1:17
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?
His words of promise are totally true and trustworthy
Psalm 132:11 See also 2 Timothy 2:13 The guarantee of God's faithfulness is the truthfulness of his promises which depend in turn upon the truth that characterises God himself; Hebrews 7:21; Psalm 110:4
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.
God's people live in the light of his truth
Psalm 86:11 See also Psalm 26:3, Psalm 119:141–142; Daniel 9:13; John 17:17
Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.
Related themes
Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.