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What does the Bible say about truth in John 8?

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In John 8, Jesus emphasizes that speaking the truth reveals the faithlessness in people.

In John 8, we see Jesus proclaiming that the truth He speaks causes a division among those who hear it. He states, 'Because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.' This highlights that the problem lies not in the truth itself but in the hearts of those who receive it, revealing their pre-existing faithlessness. The truth manifests what is already present in individuals who do not embrace it, showcasing the depravity of human nature defined by a resistance to divine truth. Throughout this chapter, Jesus indicates that those who do not believe are simply expressing their natural state of unbelief, as evidenced in verses 37 and 44.
Scripture References: John 8:45, John 8:37, John 8:44

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Because I Tell You The Truth
Joe Galuszek · Apr 17, 2016
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Joshua

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