Do we have all truth?
Introduction. The full question reads: "Do we have total truth revealed in the Bible, and how can we be sure?" This is a good question and worthy of our attention.
The scriptures speak of truth as total and definitive. Jesus said, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8: 32). Notice Jesus' preceding statement, "...if ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed" (vs. 31). Hence, knowing the truth and continuing in Jesus' word are tantamount. Jesus exclaimed, "I am the way, the truth, and the life..." (John 14: 6). Those to whom Peter wrote had purified their souls in obeying the truth (1 Pet. 1: 22). The truth to which Peter referred was the word of God (vs. 23). Scripture is sufficient for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, wrote Paul (2 Tim. 3: 16). Such results in perfection and being totally furnished unto all good works (vs. 17). More over, Christians are to contend for the once delivered faith (Jude 3).
Jesus promised that the Spirit would guide the apostles into all truth. Jesus promised the apostles that the Spirit would teach them all things and would guide them into all truth (John 14: 26, 16: 13). Notice, this promise was to the original apostles. Either Jesus kept His promise, or He lied! Christians believe Jesus kept His word and that we have all the truth God intended us to have revealed in His word (cf. 2 Pet. 1; 3, 4).
Conclusion. Just think about how all truth being revealed to the apostles affects the creeds of men and all so-called latter day revelation claims! Any teaching adding or taking away from the truth revealed is sinful (Rev. 22: 18, 19). Paul wrote, "If any man preach any other gospel unto you...let him be accursed" (Gal. 1: 6-9). Yes, we have all truth because Jesus said we do.
The scriptures speak of truth as total and definitive. Jesus said, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8: 32). Notice Jesus' preceding statement, "...if ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed" (vs. 31). Hence, knowing the truth and continuing in Jesus' word are tantamount. Jesus exclaimed, "I am the way, the truth, and the life..." (John 14: 6). Those to whom Peter wrote had purified their souls in obeying the truth (1 Pet. 1: 22). The truth to which Peter referred was the word of God (vs. 23). Scripture is sufficient for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, wrote Paul (2 Tim. 3: 16). Such results in perfection and being totally furnished unto all good works (vs. 17). More over, Christians are to contend for the once delivered faith (Jude 3).
Jesus promised that the Spirit would guide the apostles into all truth. Jesus promised the apostles that the Spirit would teach them all things and would guide them into all truth (John 14: 26, 16: 13). Notice, this promise was to the original apostles. Either Jesus kept His promise, or He lied! Christians believe Jesus kept His word and that we have all the truth God intended us to have revealed in His word (cf. 2 Pet. 1; 3, 4).
Conclusion. Just think about how all truth being revealed to the apostles affects the creeds of men and all so-called latter day revelation claims! Any teaching adding or taking away from the truth revealed is sinful (Rev. 22: 18, 19). Paul wrote, "If any man preach any other gospel unto you...let him be accursed" (Gal. 1: 6-9). Yes, we have all truth because Jesus said we do.