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What is truth?

��Pilate asked him, ‘What is truth?’ (John 18:38) What is “truth”? A question famously asked by Pilate to Jesus during his trial. Ironically, Pilate was speaking to the embodiment of truth itself. John 14:6Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’ Here’s a little ‘riddle’ to think about while you read this; see if you agree or not: “all truth is fact, but not all facts are truth”. I’ll explain it at the end if you’re confused. Jesus is the ultimate truth, but in a world and society that is becoming increasingly more relative, how do we test the truth and know what’s real or not? Especially with the su...

It's no longer about land!

...pirit and truth.” The woman says to Jesus, 'our ancestors worshipped here, but you Jews say only in Jerusalem – which is right?' Jesus gives an answer which just flips it all up on its head and effectively says "neither and both". Neither, because a time was coming where things were about to change, where physical, geographical Israel was no longer the focus, yet both, because in that new time it would allow believers to worship God wherever they wanted to! A new and spiritual movement was coming and being brought about by Jesus; it was no longer about being in the right place, or performing the correct rituals – ...

Debunking the Crusades: 5 Myths You Probably Believe

...istorical truth behind them:   Myth 1: The Crusades were an unprovoked attack by Christians on a peaceful Muslim world. truth: While it’s true that the Crusades were initiated by the Latin Christian West, they were largely in response to Muslim expansion. By the time of the First Crusade in 1096, much of the Christian world had already been conquered by Muslim forces, including regions such as Syria, North Africa, and most of Spain. The Seljuk Turks’ advance into Byzantine territory (a Christian empire) and the capture of Jerusalem were major catalysts for Pope Urban II’s call to arms. The Crusades were framed as a defensive response, although not al...

The Coming of Jesus: Revelation Fulfilled?

...poster of truth. vv.6-7a: And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom... v.4: And out came another horse, bright red; its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people would slaughter one another; and he was given a great sword. The second seal/horseman is the red horse which brings with it war and removes peace. v.7b: …and there will be famines… vv.5-6: ...and there was a black horse! Its rider held a pair of scales in his hand, and I heard ... a voice … sayin...

Man-Made Tradition vs Apostolic Tradition

...m without truth is the antiquity of error. Cyprian, Epistle 73:3,9 In contrast, he also says this about “divine tradition”: …you must diligently observe and keep the practice delivered from divine tradition and apostolic observance, which is also maintained among us, and almost throughout all the provinces Cyprian, Epistle 67:5 Said no apostle ever. There is actually much said about apostolic traditions which were handed down to the bishops and churches by the Apostles themselves, and which were followed and contrasted with the Scriptures that those same apostles wrote. Tradition wasn’t blindly accepted in the early church, but only follo...

The Real St. Nicholas: A Man of Virtue, Not Violence

...When we think of St. Nicholas, two contrasting images often emerge: the cheerful, gift-giving Santa Claus and the fiery bishop who supposedly punched Arius at the Council of Nicaea. The latter story, popularised through memes and tales of “righteous anger,” portrays Nicholas as a defender of truth through violence. But how much of this tale is rooted in fact? St Nicholas of Myra slapping Arius at the Council of Nicaea.Fresco from the Soumela Monastery (Turkey) The truth is both simpler and more profound: St. Nicholas embodied the teachings of Christ, not through impulsive acts of aggression, but through a life of love, generosity, and devotion. Sepa...