The Inspired Word of God

For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, 

piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, 

and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 

Hebrews 4:12

Knowing, applying and adhering to God through His word allows the believer to walk in the peace, power and anointing of God.  The Holy Bible is the written Word of the one true and living God.   The bible, though written by man, is God's inspired word.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:   2 Timothy 3:16

There is special power in these words of God:

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.  Joshua 1:8

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

You will never receive the fullness of God's power until you experience the power of His Word.  God is the source of power and of His written Word. This makes the Word of God powerful:

The Lord gave the Word: great was the company of those that published it.  Psalms 68:11

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the Word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the Word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.  1 Thessalonians 2:13

God actually created the world by His Word:

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.   Hebrews 11:3

God created the heavens by His Word:

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.    Psalms 33:6

God continues to uphold the world and all things as they are by the power of His Word:

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 on the right hand of the Majesty on high.               Hebrews 1:3

It is not enough just to know there is power in the Word of God. To make it effective, that Word must be applied to our lives just as Jesus applied it to His. Jesus made it clear that the words He spoke were not His own. They were God's Words

I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.   John 17:14

Jesus spoke God's Word with power:

And they were astonished at His doctrine: for His word was with power.  Luke 4:32

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a Word is this. For with authority and power He commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.  Luke 4:36

Jesus spoke the Word to a man with a withered hand and it was healed (Mark 3:1-5).

He spoke the Word to a leper and he was cleansed (Matthew 8:2-3). 

He said. . .

*    "rise" to the impotent man at the pool        (John 5:8)

*        "see" to the blind                                             (Luke 7:21)

*         "come out" to demons                                    (Matthew 9:32-33)

*        "hear" to the deaf                                             (Mark 7:32-35)

*        "come forth" to the dead                                (John 11:44)

Jesus knew there was power in God's Word, but He also knew men must hear and respond to that Word in order for it to be effective. The words of Jesus, which were God's Words, were so powerful that they worked from a distance. Jesus did not even have to be present at the scene of the problem. One man who had a sick servant said. . .

Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. . .

And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And His servant was healed in the selfsame hour.   Matthew 8:8,13

This man believed in the power of God's Word. He knew it was so powerful it was not affected by time, place, or any other limitations of man. But to make it effective in his own life and situation, he had to claim it.  We must also apply the Word of God to receive the benefit of its power.

The early church used God's words of power.  Apostle Paul said:

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:  That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.  1 Corinthians 2:4-5

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.   1 Corinthians 4:19

God is the power behind His Word:

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it. (Jeremiah 1:12

The Word of God gives great spiritual power:

For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12

God honors His Word above His name:

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.  Psalms 138:2

What are the powerful purposes accomplished by God's Word? Listed below are some of the purposes of God's Word:

*  Is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction:    2 Timothy 3:16-17

*  Brings belief in the Gospel message:                                         Acts 4:4

*  Cleanses:                                                                                          John 15:3; Ephesians 5:26

*  Brings eternal life, if we hear and believe it:                            John 5:24

*  Is the basis for eternal judgment:                                               John 12:48

*  Is used to cast out unclean spirits:                                              Matthew 8:16; Luke 4:36

*  Is followed by miraculous signs and convinces people of the truth of the Gospel:  

                                                                                                                   Mark 16:20

*  Gives assurance of salvation:                                                        1 John 1:2-6

*  Brings the born again experience:                                               1 Peter 1:23; Psalms 119:41

*  Bears record of the truth of the Gospel:                                     1 John 5:7

* Sanctifies the believer:                                                                     1 Timothy 4:5

*  Gives hope:                                                                                        Psalms 130:5; 119:49,81

*  Brings healing:                                                                                  Psalms 107:20

*  Keeps us from the path of the destroyer:                                    Psalms 17:4

*  Is spirit and life:                                                                               John 6:63

*  Brings joy and rejoicing:                                                                Jeremiah 15:16

*  Increases faith:                                                                                 Romans 10:17

*  Comforts:                                                                                           1 Thessalonians 4:18, Psalms 119:50,52

*  Brings spiritual nourishment:                                                       1 Timothy 4:6

*  Brings answers to prayer:                                                               John 15:7

*  Is the key to success:                                                                        Joshua 1:8

*  Blesses, if we hear and keep it:                                                      Luke 11:28

(Biblical Study)





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