The Power Of Truth

Text: John 8:31-32   IBCSS   November 27, 2005

Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar

   The word “Truth” in the Bible and its usages are obviously associated with the Word of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth is powerful and no man can conquer the truth, not even the father of lies. Outside Truth, human race will live totally in darkness and no man could live a pleasing life before God Almighty.

   The presence of truth not only gives delight to the just but also brings shame to liars. Truth is always truth and it never changes. Truth is a must-have treasure of a man. In I Timothy 2:4, it is written, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. (KJV) This verse from the Bible tells us that God wants people to be saved and to become knowledgeable of the truth.

   Truth must be loved and not to be hated. He who loves the truth loves the Lord Jesus Christ and he who despises the truth will be condemned. In II Thessalonians 2:10-12, it is written, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. (KJV) What a dreadful warning!    

The Bible contains numerous warnings and these warnings, if strictly observed, will surely save us from unpleasant troubles of life. The devil wants people to become his prey, and he is doing his best to trap men by his deceitful offers, but through applying the Word of God, we could overcome him valiantly and enjoy the power of truth.       

                   (I) Its Liberty-giving Power

    John 8:31-32

    -It makes people free

     (A) Free from falsehood

     (B) Free from the bondage of Satan

     (C) Free from the bondage of sin

                   (II) Its Sanctifying Power

     John 17:17-19   I Peter 1:22

     -It makes believers holy

     -It purifies believers

                   (III) Its Access-giving Power

      John 14:6   Psalm 145:18    John 4:23-24

      -It gives human race access to God

       (a) It draws man closer to God

       (b) It makes man a true worshipper

   Truth is what the world needs today. Christians are in the right position to tell the truth and significantly display its power, but if they will not proclaim the truth, lost souls will die and go to hell without hearing the Gospel. Truth is a God-given treasure to be enjoyed and to be shared to the world so that unsaved souls will be enlightened and come to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.