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 "question": "What does the Bible teach about God's veracity?",
 "answer": "Veracity is God's devotion to the truth or truthfulness. Because God is Truth itself, He always acts in veracity and in faithfulness toward man (Psalm 33:4). It is impossible for God to lie (Titus 1:2), so every word He speaks to us is true, and we can always depend on His Word. The Bible serves as God's revelation of truth to man (John 17:17). As Truth itself, God cannot change or compromise the truth. Therefore, His promises are reliable, and we can trust in them. When we know that God is true and that His Word is true, and when we claim His promises, then we can be confident that He will fulfill them. This understanding of God's veracity gives us a foundation for faith and trust in Him, even when circumstances around us seem uncertain or unstable.",
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  "What is God's commitment to telling the truth according to the Bible?",
  "How can we be confident in God's promises and His Word?",
  "Is God's truthfulness something that we can rely on in uncertain times?"
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 "derivation": "derived-canonical",
 "source_authority": "authoritative",
 "author": "Gene Cunningham",
 "book": "The Basics",
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