The Word of God

True, Powerful, Permanent

The Word of GodGod’s word is TRUE– “Your word is truth” (John 17:17)– If God says it, He’ll do it

(Isa. 55:10-11; II Kings 10:10)• Prophecies about Christ fulfilled (Luke 24:44-47)

– Application:• Every word proves true (Prov. 30:5-6; Ps. 18:30)–He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him–Do not modify them

• Reward and punishment are equally certain(Josh. 23:14-16; I Kings 8:56)

The Word of GodGod’s word is POWERFUL– Universe created by God’s word (Gen. 1)• Heb. 11:3; Ps. 33:6; Heb. 1:3

– Sword of the Spirit (Heb. 4:12; Acts 2:36-41)– Holds the power of salvation (Rom. 1:16-17)• Implanted word is able to save (James 1:21)• It keeps working in us (I Thess. 2:13)

– Application:• Useful for teaching, reproof, correction, training

(II Tim. 3:14-17; Acts 20:32)• We have to use it!

The Word of GodGod’s word is PERMANENT and COMPLETE–God’s word is not bound! (II Tim. 2:8-9)• Man can persecute preachers, but they cannot

stop the word (Ps. 119:89)–God’s word remains forever (I Peter 1:22-25)• Given new life through the word – eternal life

–Application:• God’s word is complete (Jude 3)• Don’t look for a new gospel

(Gal. 1:6-8; II Cor. 3:11)

The Word of GodImportance of God’s word–Can’t have faith without it (Rom. 10:17)– “It is no empty word for you, but your very

life” (Deut. 32:46-47)– If we reject it, we profane Christ’s sacrifice

(Heb. 10:26-31)

God’s word is:TRUE

POWERFULPERMANENT

What will you do with it?