THE POWER OF THE WORD GOD

‘How do you want your wife, child to read your eulogy? Allow them to write it with all sincerity and look at it. Does it portray what you would like narrated at your funeral?’

1TIMOTHY 4.1-2

‘Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;’

Let us understand the meaning of some of the key words:

POWER

Denotes energy, force, ability, strength or even vitality

WORD

•God’s voice, Genesis 1.2…and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters

•God’s creative power. Genesis1.1- and God said…..and it was so.

•God’s decree. God speaks and it is done. There is no fear of contradiction in the word of God.

•It is living. Hebrews 4.12 brings forth or creates life

•Spirit of God. Ephesians 6.17, And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of Go:

From the outset let me declare openly that being a Christian is not a private matter

God’s word has inherent power to accomplish the purpose God desires.

It does not need my influence, gimmick, drama or even manipulation

Isaiah 55.10-11

1.      God’s word converts the un-believer.

Many words yield conviction and pretence

God’s word is the seed which produces new life

Rain falls downward, falling down waters the earth; this is where you and I are.

There is no choice but to earth to receive the rains

Be wetted by this rain

Thus, it is me to ready myself anytime and every time to receive the word when it is released.

2.      God’s word combats sin

When we know and obey God’s word we will be able to see sin in the light of the truth and be warned of the consequences of sinning

The consequences of sin are death. Genesis 3.11, Romans 6.23 The wages of sin is death...

Psalm 119.9,11 How can a young man keep his life pure? By taking heed of the word of God; your word have I hidden in my heart that I may not sin against you.

3.      God’s word causes spiritual growth

1John 2.17 ‘And the world passes away and the lust therefore; but he that does the will of God abides for ever’.

1Peter 2.2 ‘’as new born babies crave the sincere milk of the word of God, so that you may grow thereby:’’

                God reveals our motives

              1John2.18-25

Hebrews 12.13 ‘‘and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed’’.

4.       Conforms us to the image of Christ

James 1.22-25

2 Corinthians 3.18 ‘But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same  image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord’’.

Colossians3.9-10

‘Lie not to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his deeds; and have put on the new man, who is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him;

THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S WORD

1.       Contains God’s impartial, eternal standard or truth

Reveals what is right and wrong, Psalm 119.160

‘’Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endures forever’’.

2.       Constitutes a guide for our lives, Psalm119.105

‘’Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path’’.

Provides general and specific guidance

General rules are in the commandments

3.       Comforts, teaches and encourages us, Romans 15.4

‘’For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and comfort of the scriptures, might have hope’’.

4.       Cautions us about true mistakes of the other, 1Corinthians 10.11,12

‘’Now all these happened to them for our example:  and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come

5.       Comprises a tool against temptation, Mathew 4.4.7

6.       Communicates knowledge of God, John 5.39

7.       Causes us to be equipped as God’s servant

As a student of the bible I must devote myself to study, then practice obedience and teaching of God’s word.

Then and only then will I be able to stand out confidently and pride myself to be a changed man. In whom the power of the word of God is practical. That for me practicing the word is the norm rather than the exception. A daily encounter with the word that is practical

THE POWER OF THE WORD GOD

‘How do you want your wife, child to read your eulogy? Allow them to write it with all sincerity and look at it. Does it portray what you would like narrated at your funeral?’

1TIMOTHY 4.1-2

‘Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;’

Let us understand the meaning of some of the key words:

POWER

Denotes energy, force, ability, strength or even vitality

WORD

•God’s voice, Genesis 1.2…and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters

•God’s creative power. Genesis1.1- and God said…..and it was so.

•God’s decree. God speaks and it is done. There is no fear of contradiction in the word of God.

•It is living. Hebrews 4.12 brings forth or creates life

•Spirit of God. Ephesians 6.17, And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of Go:

From the outset let me declare openly that being a Christian is not a private matter

God’s word has inherent power to accomplish the purpose God desires.

It does not need my influence, gimmick, drama or even manipulation

Isaiah 55.10-11

1.      God’s word converts the un-believer.

Many words yield conviction and pretence

God’s word is the seed which produces new life

Rain falls downward, falling down waters the earth; this is where you and I are.

There is no choice but to earth to receive the rains

Be wetted by this rain

Thus, it is me to ready myself anytime and every time to receive the word when it is released.

2.      God’s word combats sin

When we know and obey God’s word we will be able to see sin in the light of the truth and be warned of the consequences of sinning

The consequences of sin are death. Genesis 3.11, Romans 6.23 The wages of sin is death...

Psalm 119.9,11 How can a young man keep his life pure? By taking heed of the word of God; your word have I hidden in my heart that I may not sin against you.

3.      God’s word causes spiritual growth

1John 2.17 ‘And the world passes away and the lust therefore; but he that does the will of God abides for ever’.

1Peter 2.2 ‘’as new born babies crave the sincere milk of the word of God, so that you may grow thereby:’’

                God reveals our motives

              1John2.18-25

Hebrews 12.13 ‘‘and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed’’.

4.       Conforms us to the image of Christ

James 1.22-25

2 Corinthians 3.18 ‘But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same  image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord’’.

Colossians3.9-10

‘Lie not to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his deeds; and have put on the new man, who is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him;

THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S WORD

1.       Contains God’s impartial, eternal standard or truth

Reveals what is right and wrong, Psalm 119.160

‘’Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endures forever’’.

2.       Constitutes a guide for our lives, Psalm119.105

‘’Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path’’.

Provides general and specific guidance

General rules are in the commandments

3.       Comforts, teaches and encourages us, Romans 15.4

‘’For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and comfort of the scriptures, might have hope’’.

4.       Cautions us about true mistakes of the other, 1Corinthians 10.11,12

‘’Now all these happened to them for our example:  and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come

5.       Comprises a tool against temptation, Mathew 4.4.7

6.       Communicates knowledge of God, John 5.39

7.       Causes us to be equipped as God’s servant

As a student of the bible I must devote myself to study, then practice obedience and teaching of God’s word.

Then and only then will I be able to stand out confidently and pride myself to be a changed man. In whom the power of the word of God is practical. That for me practicing the word is the norm rather than the exception. A daily encounter with the word that is practical

THE POWER OF THE WORD GOD

‘How do you want your wife, child to read your eulogy? Allow them to write it with all sincerity and look at it. Does it portray what you would like narrated at your funeral?’

1TIMOTHY 4.1-2

‘Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;’

Let us understand the meaning of some of the key words:

POWER

Denotes energy, force, ability, strength or even vitality

WORD

•God’s voice, Genesis 1.2…and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters

•God’s creative power. Genesis1.1- and God said…..and it was so.

•God’s decree. God speaks and it is done. There is no fear of contradiction in the word of God.

•It is living. Hebrews 4.12 brings forth or creates life

•Spirit of God. Ephesians 6.17, And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of Go:

From the outset let me declare openly that being a Christian is not a private matter

God’s word has inherent power to accomplish the purpose God desires.

It does not need my influence, gimmick, drama or even manipulation

Isaiah 55.10-11

1.      God’s word converts the un-believer.

Many words yield conviction and pretence

God’s word is the seed which produces new life

Rain falls downward, falling down waters the earth; this is where you and I are.

There is no choice but to earth to receive the rains

Be wetted by this rain

Thus, it is me to ready myself anytime and every time to receive the word when it is released.

2.      God’s word combats sin

When we know and obey God’s word we will be able to see sin in the light of the truth and be warned of the consequences of sinning

The consequences of sin are death. Genesis 3.11, Romans 6.23 The wages of sin is death...

Psalm 119.9,11 How can a young man keep his life pure? By taking heed of the word of God; your word have I hidden in my heart that I may not sin against you.

3.      God’s word causes spiritual growth

1John 2.17 ‘And the world passes away and the lust therefore; but he that does the will of God abides for ever’.

1Peter 2.2 ‘’as new born babies crave the sincere milk of the word of God, so that you may grow thereby:’’

                God reveals our motives

              1John2.18-25

Hebrews 12.13 ‘‘and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed’’.

4.       Conforms us to the image of Christ

James 1.22-25

2 Corinthians 3.18 ‘But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same  image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord’’.

Colossians3.9-10

‘Lie not to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his deeds; and have put on the new man, who is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him;

THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S WORD

1.       Contains God’s impartial, eternal standard or truth

Reveals what is right and wrong, Psalm 119.160

‘’Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endures forever’’.

2.       Constitutes a guide for our lives, Psalm119.105

‘’Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path’’.

Provides general and specific guidance

General rules are in the commandments

3.       Comforts, teaches and encourages us, Romans 15.4

‘’For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and comfort of the scriptures, might have hope’’.

4.       Cautions us about true mistakes of the other, 1Corinthians 10.11,12

‘’Now all these happened to them for our example:  and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come

5.       Comprises a tool against temptation, Mathew 4.4.7

6.       Communicates knowledge of God, John 5.39

7.       Causes us to be equipped as God’s servant

As a student of the bible I must devote myself to study, then practice obedience and teaching of God’s word.

Then and only then will I be able to stand out confidently and pride myself to be a changed man. In whom the power of the word of God is practical. That for me practicing the word is the norm rather than the exception. A daily encounter with the word that is practical