What is Truth? | Ep45
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In John 18, Pontius Pilate asks Jesus this question while standing face-to-face with the truth he cannot recognize.In this episode, we explore Pilate’s encounter with Jesus, humanity’s search for absolute truth, and why the Gospel of John identifies Jesus as the *Logos*—the reason, purpose, and foundation behind all existence.We’ll examine:• Pilate’s question, “What is truth?”• The broken-clock problem• Why truth requires a reliable point of reference• The meaning of aletheia in John 18• The meaning of logos in John 1• Why Jesus is more than one category of life• What it means to gather, grow, and goJesus is not simply another part of our lives. He is the reason for our living.What do you believe truth is? Share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more conversations about Christianity, philosophy, theology, biblical history, and culture.CHAPTERS00:00 What Is Truth?00:57 Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate03:40 Can We Know Absolute Truth?04:08 The Broken-Clock Problem05:57 The Styrofoam Cup Thought Experiment06:53 Pilate’s Search for Truth09:11 Jesus Is the Truth09:52 What Does “Logos” Mean?11:11 The Philosophers’ Search for the Logos12:08 Jesus Is the Logos13:14 The Gospel Is Not Another Category14:50 The World Is Still Searching16:00 Gather, Grow, and Go16:37 Closing ThoughtsSCRIPTURE REFERENCESJohn 1:1–13John 18:28–38Matthew 27:461 Corinthians 10:31Hebrews 10:25 #WhatIsTruth #JesusChrist #ChristianPhilosophy
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