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- Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- Matthew 4:4 - But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
- Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
- John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
A collection of 55 Bible verses that explore the meaning and significance of the word of God, his power, reliability, wisdom, and love. The verses come from different books of the Bible and cover topics such as life, holiness, listening, obedience, and protection.
Aug 12, 2021 · The Word of God is the collection of sixty-six books written by human authors under the inspiration of God, who is the primary author and the Holy Spirit is the secondary author. The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and life, and it has the qualities of authority, clarity, necessity, and sufficiency. Learn more about the doctrine of the Word of God from Ligonier Ministries.
- Introduction
- External Evidence
- Biblical Authority
- Application
“The Scriptures: We believe the Bible to be the verbally inspired Word of God without error in the original writings, and the supreme and final authority in doctrine and practice.” Parade magazine had an article by Carl Sagan about his experience with cancer. He said he didn’t believe in an afterlife. He said Christians, Moslems, Jews and Hindus ha...
1. The continuity of the Bible
It was written by more than 40 authors over about 1600 years, it is still one book, not a collection of books. The authors were kings, peasants, philosophers, fishermen, physician, tax collector, statesmen, scholars, poets and farmers. It was written from various countries, from Italy, Greece, Babylon, Persia and Israel. The human authors lived in different cultures and had different experiences. They were different in character and personality. They wrote in 3 languages; Old Testament: Hebre...
2. The extent of biblical revelation
All the books of Bible were written in the early days of human knowledge when authors were not aware of modern discoveries. But what they wrote has never been contradicted by later discovery. Isaiah 40:22-He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth. That was written 2800 years ago. Job 26:7-He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; He suspends the earth over nothing. That was written 4000 years ago. Archeology consistently produces evidence that supports biblical statements. (Hi...
3. Influence and publication of Bible
No other book has been published in as many languages. It still is a best-seller. The French atheist Voltaire said that it would be obsolete within a hundred years from his time and Christianity would be swept from existence and passed into history. But Voltaire has passed into history and the Bible continues to be circulated increasingly throughout the world. In fact, ironically, only 50 years after Voltaire's death, the Geneva Bible Society used his press and house to produce stacks of Bibl...
Definition: the divinely derived power of the written Word of God to communicate the character and will of God with certainty and assurance.
If this is true, what must be our response to God's Word? FAITH! We must believe it because it is inerrant and trustworthy and authoritative. If we believe it, we should desire to obey it. This is the only way to please God. That’s why it’s imperative that we read it, study it, meditate on it, and memorize it. Our minds must be saturated with the S...
Verse Concepts. Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Romans 10:17. Verse Concepts. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Hebrews 13:7. Verse Concepts. Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.
Sep 8, 1996 · A sermon by John Piper on Hebrews 4:12-13, explaining why we should be diligent to hear and believe the word of God, the good news of God's promises and forgiveness. Learn how the word of God is living, active, sharp, piercing, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Learn the meaning of Word of God as the Bible, inspired by God and infallible. Find scripture references and dictionary entries from Easton and Nave.
