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The concept of Higher truth in Christianity

Higher truth in Christianity signifies profound spiritual insights, particularly those revealed through Christ and embodied by John, which surpass ordinary understanding. It encapsulates deeper moral lessons that can arise from contrasting experiences of sorrows and joys, contributing to a fuller comprehension of life's meaning. This term also denotes divine realities accessible through faith, exceeding natural knowledge, and includes significant insights that may be hidden from human inquiry, illustrating the complexity and depth of spiritual understanding within the faith.

Synonyms: Ultimate truth, Transcendent truth, Absolute truth, Spiritual truth, Deeper understanding, Profound truth, Ultimate reality, Supreme truth, Profound reality, Deeper truth, Greater wisdom, Profound insight.

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Christian concept of 'Higher truth'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This phrase refers to a contrasting perspective that completes the Preacher's, emphasizing the idea that the true meaning of life is discipline, and it can be found by assessing the impact of both sorrows and joys.[1] (2) Deeper or more significant moral or spiritual understandings illustrated through less desirable concepts.[2] (3) Deeper spiritual insights that Christ imparts, which John embodies more than ordinary prophets.[3]

From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository

(1) The more profound spiritual messages elucidated in John's Gospel that differ from the more narrative-driven synoptics.[4]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) Divine insights and realities that must be understood through faith and the gifts of the Holy Ghost, surpassing natural knowledge.[5]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) Profound insights or principles that are often obscured from human understanding and inquiry.[6]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Plural form: Higher truths.