Tuesday – April 21
Bible Truth – Sabbath School Lesson Study
- This Sabbath School lesson study, “Bible Truth,” explains how God’s Word is the foundation of all truth and why it can be trusted completely.
Bible Focus
- John 17:17
- Proverbs 30:5–6
- Psalm 12:6
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13
- Ephesians 1:13
Spirit of Prophecy Focus
- Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 704 by Ellen G. White
- Lift Him Up, p. 172 by Ellen G. White
Bible Truth Summary
- Many people today question whether truth really exists at all.
- Society often teaches that truth is relative and depends on personal opinion.
- The Bible clearly teaches that truth is real and unchanging.
- Jesus Himself said, “I am the truth,” showing that truth is found in Him.
- God’s Word is truth, and it is completely pure and reliable.
- Every word of Scripture has been tested and can be trusted fully.
- Truth does not change with time, culture, or human ideas.
- Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today, and forever.
- Our understanding of truth can grow as we study the Bible more deeply.
- However, new understanding will never contradict what God has already revealed.
- True growth in knowledge builds on existing truth rather than replacing it.
- God leads His people step by step into clearer understanding.
- The Bible must be the final authority in all matters of belief.
- Every teaching, idea, or opinion must be tested by Scripture.
- Human reasoning is limited and can lead to error if it stands alone.
- It must always be guided and corrected by God’s Word.
- The claim that “there is no truth” is self-contradictory.
- It tries to present a truth while denying that truth exists.
- Jesus taught truth with clarity, simplicity, and authority.
- His teaching removed confusion and revealed God’s character clearly.
Question
- Why must the Bible be the foundation of all truth?
Answer
- Because God’s Word is pure, unchanging, and reliable, and it provides the only true standard by which all other ideas can be tested.
Reflection
- Are your beliefs shaped more by God’s Word or by the changing ideas of the world?
Takeaway
- God’s truth never changes, so build your life on His Word and not on human opinions.
Continue Studying
- To deepen your study, explore the official Sabbath School lesson:
https://absg.sspmadventist.org/ - You can also continue with:
- Monday: Scripture, the Authority
- Lesson 4 Overview
- Wednesday Lesson Study
