What Is The Word Of God? Part 2

 

The Anchor Scripture

For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account - Hebrews 4:12-13 AMP

 

Now, from the above scripture, we see that the word of God is alive, powerful, a double-edged sword, and a discerner of thoughts and intents of man.

 

IT'S ALIVE

The word of God is living and exhibits traits of a living being. So, it can reproduce, grow, metabolize, respond to stimuli, adapt to the environment, move, and breathe.

 

It Reproduces

The word of the Lord has the ability to reproduce itself. This is because when you receive any scripture in your heart and apply it, it has the ability to produce the same result in your life.

 

For instance, we're born again by the word of God and this is reproduced and is still being reproduced in many believers.

 

It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes]. - James 1:18 AMP

 

Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever - I Peter 1:23 NKJV.  Read more...

 

What Is The Word Of God? Part 1

 

Introduction

What is the word of God? God's word is the answer to every question and solution to every challenge. Surely, as nothing is too hard for God, so also, nothing is too hard for God's word to handle. For indeed, it's the word of God put in writing. Furthermore, nothing is hidden from it; it can reach out to anything no matter where that thing may be.

 

For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give an account - Hebrews 4:12-13 AMP

 

You can't separate God from His word, for He is one with His word. This is the same with man where you can't separate a man from His word. So, you can't have God and not have His word. And you can't love God and not love His word.

 

The mandate

Truly, the word of the Lord is the essence of our living because we're living out God's words. This is so because when the Lord made man, He blessed and charged him with what to do on earth. And since then, man has lived to carry out this mandate as given in Genesis 1:28. Read more...

 

 

 

 

Learning To Live By The Word Of God

Introduction

What is the word of God to you? The word of God is more than a book we carry to church. Surely, it's the creator's manual for living on earth, where He poured out His heart to His creation made in His image. And anyone who lives by it gets satisfied with life and fulfils destiny and purpose.

 

But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’

Luke 4:4 NKJV

Why Live By The Word?

1. You are created and sustained by the word

You're made by the word of God and you're maintained by the same word. Therefore, it's wise to live by it to avoid malfunctioning of your life and destiny.

 

Who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

Hebrews 1:3 NKJV

2. The Just shall live by his faith

The scripture says that you shall live by your faith, and faith comes by hearing the word of God. As such, the scripture can be interpreted as, "The just shall live by the word of God." It is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path and leads you to your glorious future.

 

Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; but the just shall live by his faith.

Habakkuk 2:4 NKJV

3. God is committed to His word

He will not break His covenant nor alter His words. Therefore, you're secured following His word, for the Lord is bound by it and it will never change. So, God's word is a sure pillar to lean on in life.

 

My covenant I will not break, Nor alter the word that has gone out of My lips.

Psalms 89:34 NKJV Read more...