International Journal of Religion Education and Law
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August 2026

Jesus Christ as the Foundation of Objective Truth: A Theological Response to Postmodern Relativism

John Mark Astorga (The Master's Theological Seminary International, Philippines)



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Publish Date
23 Aug 2026

Abstract

The emergence of postmodern relativism has significantly challenged the Christian understanding of objective truth by rejecting universal truth claims and emphasizing subjective interpretation, cultural diversity, and epistemological pluralism. This paper examined Jesus Christ as the embodiment of objective truth and proposed a theological response to postmodern relativism grounded in the canonical Gospels. Employing a qualitative theological research design, the study utilized biblical exegesis, philosophical-theological analysis, and constructive theological synthesis to investigate Jesus' teachings concerning truth, morality, and divine revelation. The findings revealed that Jesus consistently presents truth as objective, absolute, and rooted in the character of God rather than in human interpretation or cultural consensus. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that the epistemological assumptions of postmodern relativism fundamentally conflict with Jesus' teachings regarding truth, morality, and reality. As a constructive theological contribution, the research developed the CHRISTOS Framework (Calling, Hermeneutics, Revelation, Incarnation, Sanctification, Truth Embodiment, Outreach, and Servanthood), a Christ-centered model for objective truth formation, discipleship, and mission in a postmodern context. The study concludes that Jesus Christ is not merely a teacher of truth but the incarnate embodiment of divine truth, providing the Church with a coherent theological foundation for defending biblical authority, cultivating faithful discipleship, and engaging contemporary culture with conviction, humility, and redemptive mission.

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ijrael

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Subject

Religion Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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IJRAEL: International Journal of Religion Education and Law accepts articles in the field of religion (Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others), as well as in the fields of education and learning, social sciences, culture and ...