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God's Honest Truth

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Dean Butler

God's character is fundamentally transparent and trustworthy, devoid of any intention to deceive or mislead His creation. This principle is foundational to understanding the nature of God's communication with humanity. Here are some key points to consider:

1. Clarity in Revelation: Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself in ways that are clear and understandable to humanity. He communicates His will, character, and purposes in ways that can be comprehended by those who seek Him. The Bible is full of His teachings, narratives, prophecies, and principles that illuminate God's nature and His plan for salvation and redemption.

2. Accessible Truth: God desires all people to know Him and understand His truth. This accessibility is evident in Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh (John 1:14). Jesus' teachings were often delivered in parables and straightforward instructions, demonstrating God's desire for everyone to grasp the essentials of faith and salvation.

3. Revelation through Creation: The natural world also serves as a testimony to God's existence and attributes. Psalm 19:1-4 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge."

4. Promise of Wisdom: In James 1:5, believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom without doubting, as He gives generously to all without finding fault. This promise underscores God's willingness to guide and enlighten His people, ensuring that they walk in His truth.

5. No Deception in God: Unlike human beings who may deceive or manipulate, God's character is entirely trustworthy and truthful. Numbers 23:19 affirms, "God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?"

6. Spiritual Understanding: The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in illuminating spiritual truths to believers. 1 Corinthians 2:10-13 teaches that the Spirit reveals God's wisdom to those who are spiritually discerning, enabling them to comprehend the depths of God's love and purposes.

Essentially, God's communication with humanity is marked by transparency, clarity, and accessibility. He invites people to seek Him, ask for wisdom, and trust in His revealed truth. Through Scripture, creation, the ministry of Jesus Christ, and the work of the Holy Spirit, God ensures that His message of love, salvation, and redemption is accessible to all who sincerely seek Him.

Fifty years ago, I committed my life to serving the Lord. I hold an associate degree in Christian Education and a bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling.  I live by 1 Corinthians 9:16, Ephesians 3:7-8, and Colossians 1:28-29. In my retirement, I focus on studying and teaching God’s Word. Besides writing this Blog I maintain 3 Facebook pages dedicated to spreading the Word of God.  Email: hopeinchrist2024@yahoo.com

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