Christ was the embodiment of the truth, and the Word of God the revelation of it. It is that simple. Delusion and error will take its place. Love it, or lose it. Paganism X The same truth is alluded to in the first chapter of Romans, only here Paul goes back to the earliest of times in history to illustrate it.
Delusion sets in.
That describes the Gentile world in Paul s day . This is most important. Jesus gave two parables that vividly illustrate this. John knew this unexcelled joy in association with truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.