Pilate, in John 18:38, asked Christ the searing question "What is truth?"  This question is still asked today.  Our society has generated a similar question -- does truth really exist?  The social forces at work today seem to indicate that truth is event dependent and circumstantial at best.  There are efforts underway to remove any universal or standard code of ethics.  Notable differences exist between countries and nationalities as far as truth is concerned.  Characteristics once identified as truth or unchangeable principles which governed human conduct have diminished in importance.  Today, as following the time of the Kings of Israel, each individual is becoming a "law unto themselves."  So, the question is still pertinent today -- what is truth?  Stated another way, does absolute truth exist?.  Although the answer has become very elusive, it nonetheless remains significant even today. 

The Scriptures provide evidence that supports the existence and ongoing presence of truth.  There are a few cornerstones that are dependent upon and without truth would cause great disturbances to those that believe in scriptural truths.  Let us evaluate a few. 

1. If God exists, then Truth exists.  This is accurate because God is a God of Truth, Psalms 31:5.  Likewise His Words are Truth, John 17:17.  His expectations are for us to service and worship Him in "spirit and in truth," John 4:24. 
2. If Christ exists, whether during His time on earth or in Heaven, then Truth exists.  In John 14:6, He claimed to be "the way, the truth, and the life."  SO without truth, none of those things would exist.  According to James 1:18, we can become fruits of His Truth. 
3. If the church exists, then Truth exists.  Paul explained this to Timothy, 1 Timothy 3:15, by stating that the church is the "pillar nd ground of the truth." 
4. Truth provides us the means to purify our soul. According to 1 Peter 1:22-23 and James 1:18, truth when obeyed provides for our cleansing.  Both passages identify Christ's words are Truth.  Therefore obedience to Christ and His Word  is of vital importance to His servants.