In this series we’re considering the statements made by Pilate, the judge at the trial of the Lord Jesus. Pilate probably didn’t intend his words to be profound, but they are!

We hope you find them interesting and thought-provoking.

Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” (John 18:38)

What is truth? It’s a question that most people have asked themselves at some time or another. Some would even suggest (with astonishing certainty) that there is no such thing as truth; rather that there is nothing more than our individual perception or interpretation of the things we encounter.

We don’t know exactly why Pilate asked, “What is truth?” but he doesn’t wait for an answer. Perhaps he wasn’t interested in the answer. Perhaps he didn’t want to face up to the reality of the answer. Perhaps he didn’t realise that the answer stood before him in the judgement hall that day. The Lord Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).

He is the truth – He didn’t just say truthful things. He is the originator and embodiment of all that is true.

He is the life – the Bible teaches that because of our sin, we are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1), but we can be “born again” and know new life through trusting Christ for salvation (John 3:1-21)

He is the way – there is only one way to know God, that is through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. There are no other ways to God.

We have a choice. We can walk away, like Pilate did. Or we can receive Christ as Saviour and can be one of those who are ” of the truth” and “hear (His) voice.” (John 18:37)