THE BIBLE SPEAKS THE TRUTH

An experienced Bible student knows that the Bible speaks without regard for what we may believe or disbelieve. The Bible speaks the truth and students of the Bible are obligated to harmonize the facts to the best of our ability; whether the facts agree or disagree with what we may currently believe to be true. After all, there is one God, one truth, and one correct explanation. Our job is to discover it.

Seekers of truth constantly stumble into apparent conflicts because our knowledge of God and His Word is incomplete. We know that our beliefs have no effect on God. God will do all that He has promised whether we believe or disbelieve His Word. We also know that truth stands on its own two feet, with or without endorsement or human support. Therefore, as seekers of truth it is important to ask ourselves whether we will only accept those truths that agree with our present understanding of God’s Word or let go of imperfect knowledge so that we can embrace larger truths that spring from His Word.

It is impossible to be “a defender of the faith” and “a seeker of truth” at the same time because these are two different seasons in life. Therefore, our frame of mind and our attitude toward God and His Word determines to a great extent, our ability to arrive at truth. 

I often pray for the Holy Spirit to cut through my bias and opinion. I sincerely want to see truth more clearly, because after many years of Bible study, I have become settled on many of the issues regarding various aspects of truth. Nevertheless, I must still approach Bible study with the same humility as a novice Bible student, prayerfully putting line upon line and precept upon precept. If we follow this approach, the Holy Spirit will reveal perfect harmony because truth is based on the harmony that comes from the sum of its parts. 

Truth constantly unfolds because God is infinite. Therefore, our knowledge of truth at any given time is always partial and needs improving. How ever many years I have left on Earth, I hope I will understand twice as much about God’s truth as I do now because this life is just the beginning of an eternal study that focuses on God, His character and plans.

Jill Soto