John chapter 18, verse 38 of the Gospel of John, is often referred to as "jesting Pilate" or "Truth? What is truth?", of LatinQuid est veritas?. In it, Pontius Pilate questions Jesus' claim that he is "witness to the truth" (John 18:37).
Following this statement, Pilate proclaims to the masses (lit., "the Jews" referring to the Jewish authorities) that he does not consider Jesus guilty of any crime.
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Analysis
The exact intention of Pilate has been subject to debate among scholars, with no firm conclusion. His statement may have been made in jest that the trial was a mockery, or he may have actually intended to reflect on the philosophical position that truth is hard to ascertain. The Greek word rendered as "truth" in English translations is "aletheia", which literally means "unconcealed" and connotes sincerity in addition to factuality and reality.
This verse reflects the Christian tradition of the "guiltlessness of Jesus" in Pilate's Court. The innocence of Jesus is important in the Gospel of John, given that it emphasizes Jesus as the Lamb of God.
"What Is Truth" is a single by American country music artist Johnny Cash released in February 1970. Generally viewed as a protest song, a rarity in country music at the time, the simple criticism of the Vietnam War, and war in general, as well as the stereotypical view of many politically liberal hippies made the song a major crossover hit. The song peaked at number 3 on the BillboardHot Country Singles. It also became Cash's 12th Top 40 single on the Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 19, and his 2nd Top 10 single on the Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at Number 4. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
In this thought-provoking discussion with Samuel Marusca, John Lennox shares his profound insights about truth, science and faith, blending his profound knowledge of mathematics and science with his unwavering faith in God.
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In this thought-provoking discussion with Samuel Marusca, John Lennox shares his profound insights about truth, science and faith, blending his profound knowled...
In this thought-provoking discussion with Samuel Marusca, John Lennox shares his profound insights about truth, science and faith, blending his profound knowledge of mathematics and science with his unwavering faith in God.
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SUMMARY:
3:11: 📚 John Lennox discusses the concept of truth, challenging the idea that science is the only way to truth and emphasizing that truth is ultimately a person, Jesus Christ.
8:40: 🤔 Reason and revelation are not in opposition, but rather work together to understand the truth about God.
13:58: 📚 Lennox discusses the importance of defending the faith and the different categories of evidence.
20:53: 🤔 Faith is not blind and requires evidence; moral and truth relativism are not practical; Big Bang theory confirms the idea of a beginning.
27:56: 🌍 Lennox suggests that science is influenced by Aristotle's ideas of the eternity of the universe hindering the consideration of the biblical worldview of the beginning of the universe.
35:48: 📚 Lennox discusses the relationship between biology, evolution, and atheism, highlighting that atheism cannot be logically deduced from biology and that the neo-Darwinian synthesis is now being challenged within the scientific community.
42:10: 🌌 Lennox discusses the Aristotelian view of the universe and the concept of multiple dimensions, suggesting that there may be another dimension beyond death.
53:07: 📚 There are clues in nature and the human genome that suggest the existence of an intelligent mind behind them.
56:27: 🤔 The debate between science and God is still relevant, but there is a shift towards focusing on meaning and identity; Christians should engage with other worldviews and religions.
1:04:02: 💡 The importance of defending and bringing meaning into people's lives through intellectual credibility and moral effects is crucial for universities and Christians.
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In this thought-provoking discussion with Samuel Marusca, John Lennox shares his profound insights about truth, science and faith, blending his profound knowledge of mathematics and science with his unwavering faith in God.
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SUMMARY:
3:11: 📚 John Lennox discusses the concept of truth, challenging the idea that science is the only way to truth and emphasizing that truth is ultimately a person, Jesus Christ.
8:40: 🤔 Reason and revelation are not in opposition, but rather work together to understand the truth about God.
13:58: 📚 Lennox discusses the importance of defending the faith and the different categories of evidence.
20:53: 🤔 Faith is not blind and requires evidence; moral and truth relativism are not practical; Big Bang theory confirms the idea of a beginning.
27:56: 🌍 Lennox suggests that science is influenced by Aristotle's ideas of the eternity of the universe hindering the consideration of the biblical worldview of the beginning of the universe.
35:48: 📚 Lennox discusses the relationship between biology, evolution, and atheism, highlighting that atheism cannot be logically deduced from biology and that the neo-Darwinian synthesis is now being challenged within the scientific community.
42:10: 🌌 Lennox discusses the Aristotelian view of the universe and the concept of multiple dimensions, suggesting that there may be another dimension beyond death.
53:07: 📚 There are clues in nature and the human genome that suggest the existence of an intelligent mind behind them.
56:27: 🤔 The debate between science and God is still relevant, but there is a shift towards focusing on meaning and identity; Christians should engage with other worldviews and religions.
1:04:02: 💡 The importance of defending and bringing meaning into people's lives through intellectual credibility and moral effects is crucial for universities and Christians.
#johnlennox #scienceandfaith #christianity #samuelmarusca #practicalwisdom #debate #education #interview #apologetics #subscribe
HCMGGEW4C0S6GCAH
In this thought-provoking discussion with Samuel Marusca, John Lennox shares his profound insights about truth, science and faith, blending his profound knowledge of mathematics and science with his unwavering faith in God.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5D8I4DaF4os5VUjxM7v9y9?si=aa619fbc76b4451a
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/b3621794-4f98-4d9d-a667-75792162a7ec/practical-wisdom
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lMDMwOWY1NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahgKEwiAgM_V-6v_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQhAI
SUMMARY:
3:11: 📚 John Lennox discusses the concept of truth, challenging the idea that science is the only way to truth and emphasizing that truth is ultimately a person, Jesus Christ.
8:40: 🤔 Reason and revelation are not in opposition, but rather work together to understand the truth about God.
13:58: 📚 Lennox discusses the importance of defending the faith and the different categories of evidence.
20:53: 🤔 Faith is not blind and requires evidence; moral and truth relativism are not practical; Big Bang theory confirms the idea of a beginning.
27:56: 🌍 Lennox suggests that science is influenced by Aristotle's ideas of the eternity of the universe hindering the consideration of the biblical worldview of the beginning of the universe.
35:48: 📚 Lennox discusses the relationship between biology, evolution, and atheism, highlighting that atheism cannot be logically deduced from biology and that the neo-Darwinian synthesis is now being challenged within the scientific community.
42:10: 🌌 Lennox discusses the Aristotelian view of the universe and the concept of multiple dimensions, suggesting that there may be another dimension beyond death.
53:07: 📚 There are clues in nature and the human genome that suggest the existence of an intelligent mind behind them.
56:27: 🤔 The debate between science and God is still relevant, but there is a shift towards focusing on meaning and identity; Christians should engage with other worldviews and religions.
1:04:02: 💡 The importance of defending and bringing meaning into people's lives through intellectual credibility and moral effects is crucial for universities and Christians.
#johnlennox #scienceandfaith #christianity #samuelmarusca #practicalwisdom #debate #education #interview #apologetics #subscribe
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John chapter 18, verse 38 of the Gospel of John, is often referred to as "jesting Pilate" or "Truth? What is truth?", of LatinQuid est veritas?. In it, Pontius Pilate questions Jesus' claim that he is "witness to the truth" (John 18:37).
Following this statement, Pilate proclaims to the masses (lit., "the Jews" referring to the Jewish authorities) that he does not consider Jesus guilty of any crime.
Text
Analysis
The exact intention of Pilate has been subject to debate among scholars, with no firm conclusion. His statement may have been made in jest that the trial was a mockery, or he may have actually intended to reflect on the philosophical position that truth is hard to ascertain. The Greek word rendered as "truth" in English translations is "aletheia", which literally means "unconcealed" and connotes sincerity in addition to factuality and reality.
This verse reflects the Christian tradition of the "guiltlessness of Jesus" in Pilate's Court. The innocence of Jesus is important in the Gospel of John, given that it emphasizes Jesus as the Lamb of God.
The old man turned off the radio Said, where did all of the old songs go Kids sure play funny music these days They play it in the strangest ways Said, it looks to me like they've all gone wild It was peaceful back when I was a child Well, man, could it be that the girls and boys Are trying to be heard above your noise And the lonely voice of youth Cries what is truth A little boy of three sitting on the floor Looks up and says, daddy, what is war Son, that's when people fight and die The little boy of three says, daddy, why Young man of seventeen in Sunday school Being taught the golden rule And by the time another year has gone around It may be his turn to lay his life down Can you blame the voice of youth For asking what is truth Young man sitting on the witness stand The man with the book says raise your hand Repeat after me, I solemnly swear The man looked down at his long hair And although the young man solemnly swore Nobody seems to hear anymore And it didn't really matter If the truth was there It was the cut of his clothes And the length of his hair And the lonely voice of youth Cries what is truth The young girl dancing to the latest beat Has found new ways to move her feet The young man speaking in the city square Is trying to tell somebody that he cares Yeah, the ones that you're calling wild Are going to be the leaders in a little while This old world's waking to a new born day And I solemnly swear that it'll be their way You better help that voice of youth Find what is truth And the lonely voice of youth