Jun 16, 2026

Does our Bible now contain the absolute truth?

Yes, the Bible contains absolute truth. In a world of uncertainty, relativism, and deception, the Bible proclaims absolute truth.[1] This conviction rests on several foundational claims about Scripture’s nature and origin.

God is the God of truth who speaks and judges truly, and it is impossible for him to lie.[2] Because Scripture originates from God’s character and will, truth is objective, not subjective, existing independently outside of the human mind and having its origin in God, coming to us by revelation in Scripture.[1] The Bible functions as an authoritative source across multiple domains: it provides truth about how to have a relationship with God, how to get to heaven, moral truth about what is right and wrong for all humankind, and how to live a fulfilling life that counts for eternity.[3]

What “absolute truth in the Bible” means. The focus of Scripture is upon soteriology—the revealed truth in the gospel of God’s redeeming grace through Christ.[2] Rather than offering a comprehensive philosophical system, the Bible centers on Christ as the embodiment of truth. The biblical text is entirely truthful when it is seen in relation to its divine center, God’s self-revelation in Jesus Christ.[4]

Additionally, God’s revelation in Christ may be true in contrast to Old Testament teaching, not because the Old Testament teaching is false, but because it is shadowy and incomplete in comparison with the New Testament.[2] So while the Bible contains absolute truth, that truth is ultimately personal and relational—centered on Christ—rather than merely propositional claims isolated from their theological context.

[1] John MacArthur, 1, 2, 3 John, MacArthur New Testament Commentary (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2007), 200.
[2] Walter A. Elwell and Barry J. Beitzel, “Truth,” in Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1988), 2:2108.
[3] Tim Shoemaker, The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget (Grand Rapids, MI: Revell, 2019), 54.
[4] Donald G. Bloesch, Holy Scripture: Revelation, Inspiration & Interpretation (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994), 37.



















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Does our Bible now contain the absolute truth?

Yes, the Bible contains absolute truth. In a world of uncertainty, relativism, and deception, the Bible proclaims absolute truth. [1] This ...