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1 Thessalonians 2:13 (New King James Version)
13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
The Word of God is also known as the Bible or the Scriptures.
God had holy men of old who were moved by the Holy Spirit of God capture the very thoughts and words of The Almighty, Creator God of the Universe.
Timothy 3:15-17 (King James Version)
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (New Living Translation)
15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (New International Version)
15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Every time you open up the Word of God and read it, God is speaking to you through His Word.
Hebrews 4:12 (Amplified Bible)
12 For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.
This is what separates the Bible from just another History Lesson.
It is ALIVE!
Gods Word is filled with LIVING Power!
Luke 4:3-4 (New King James Version)
3 And the devil said to Him, If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread. 4 But Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
The Word of God is the Heart of God.
Words are an expression of your heart and God expressed His heart to Humanity through His Written Word.
The word of God is so powerful that everything that is clearly seen with the visible eye has bee created through the everlasting WORD of God!!!!
Hebrews 11:3 (The Message)
3 By faith, we see the world called into existence by God's word, what we see created by what we don't see.
Gods Word releases the invisible power to create a visible substance of promise and provision in your life.
You will only please God by Faith.
Hebrews 11:1 (Amplified Bible)
1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].
Hebrews 11:1 (King James Version)
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:6 (Amplified Bible)
6 But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out].
There is no other possible way to Please God.
Since that is true, we should live a life of faith.
But What does that mean?
In order to please God you must have faith!
Faith in what?
Faith in your car? Faith in your abilities to do good? Faith in your efforts to give money to the poor?
Faith in what?
Faith in Gods Word? We need to believe that Gods Word really is TRUE!!!!!!!!!!
Psalm 119:160 (New Living Translation)
160 The very essence of your words is truth;
all your just regulations will stand forever
John 6:32 (King James Version)
32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.
John 17:3 (King James Version)
3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Romans 3:4 (King James Version)
4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
1 Thessalonians 1:9 (King James Version)
9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;
1 John 5:20 (King James Version)
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life
Proverbs 30:5 (New King James Version)
5 Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
Luke 21:33 (King James Version)
33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
Psalm 119:89 (New King James Version)
89 Forever, O LORD,
Your word is settled in heaven.
The Word of God is the Incorruptible Seed.
1 Peter 1:23-25 (New International Version)
23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For,
"All men are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
2 5but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you.
The Word of God can not be bound or stopped.
The Word of God is a mirror for you.
James 1:22-25 (New International Version)
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it he will be blessed in what he does.
The Word of God is the water that is needed to wash you daily.
The Word of God is what gives you your faith.
Romans 10:17 (New International Version)
17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.
The Word of God is the Will of God.
In order for you to find out what Gods Will is for your life you need to read the Word of God!
As you read the Word you begin to discover, unveil, uncover and see things that you have never seen before.
The Word of God is a treasure chest of jewels, precious stones and riches that are all for you to have in this life!
The Word of God is your Manual for Living!
It is the instructions for life.
Psalm 19:8 (New International Version)
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
Psalm 119:105 (New King James Version)
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
Psalm 119:130 (Amplified Bible)
130 The entrance and unfolding of Your words give light; their unfolding gives understanding (discernment and comprehension) to the simple.
The Word of God is Healing, health and wholeness for us.
Proverbs 4:20-22 (New King James Version)
20 My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.
21 Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;
22 For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.
Psalm 107:20 (King James Version)
20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
God Bless You!
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