In John 18:38, as Jesus stood before Pilate, bound and on trial, Pilate asked a question that has echoed through the ages: "What is truth?" It is a question that reflects not only the deep confusion and uncertainty of Pilate's moment but also a profound skepticism that pervades our world today. Pilate was not just asking a philosophical question; he was confronting the very essence of truth itself, embodied in the person of Jesus Christ. But rather than seeking an answer, Pilate dismissed the question, choosing instead the path of expediency and compromise. In doing so, he missed the profound truth standing right before him-the truth that Jesus is God incarnate, the embodiment of truth, as He declared in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: "
Today, society is no different. We live in an age where truth is often seen as relative, where the notion of absolute truth is dismissed as outdated or intolerant. The question "What is truth?" is as relevant now as it was two thousand years ago, as people grapple with the overwhelming barrage of information, conflicting ideologies, and moral ambiguity that define our times. Like Pilate, many today stand before the truth without recognizing it, or worse, rejecting it outright because it challenges their beliefs, their comfort, or their desires. In a world that celebrates skepticism and doubts, the truth remains steadfast, unchanging, and eternal-embodied in the person of Jesus Christ.
This book, "What Is Truth? - From Skepticism to Submission," dives into the journey that Pilate failed to complete and that society continues to resist-the journey from questioning the truth to embracing it. It challenges the prevailing notion that truth is subjective, showing that true freedom and fulfillment come not from bending truth to fit our lives, but from aligning our lives with the truth. Jesus did not merely speak the truth; He is the truth. His life, death, and resurrection are the ultimate revelations of God's truth, offering a clear and unshakable foundation in a world of shifting sands.
In this book, we explore the stark contrast between Pilate's skepticism and Jesus' unwavering declaration of truth. We examine how society today mirrors Pilate's reluctance to submit to the truth, often choosing the comfort of relativism over the challenge of living by an absolute standard. Yet, just as Pilate's refusal to embrace the truth led to tragic consequences, so too does our society face the fallout of rejecting the truth found in Jesus Christ-evident in the moral confusion, broken relationships, and deep-seated unrest that characterize our world.
But this book is not just a critique; it is a call to action, a call to move from skepticism to submission. It invites readers to confront the truth of Jesus Christ, to wrestle with the implications of His claim to be the way, the truth, and the life, and to consider what it means to submit to that truth in every aspect of life. This is not an easy journey, but it is the only path that leads to genuine peace, purpose, and freedom. As you turn these pages, you are invited to step into the truth that Pilate missed and that the world so desperately needs-to discover the transformative power of submitting to the truth that is Jesus Christ, God incarnate, the eternal and unchanging foundation of all that is real and true.