Dictionary of Bible Themes The utterances of God, especially as revealed in Scripture. This may take the form of commands or promises. The term can also refer to Jesus Christ as the incarnate Word of God. Psalms 147:19The word of God revealed as law See also God has made his commands and requirements known Exodus 20:1-17; 24:3; 34:27-28Deuteronomy 5:5 Isaiah 2:3 Matthew 15:6 pp Mic 4:2 Deuteronomy 30:14pp Mk 7:13 See also God's law is to be obeyed Joshua 23:6Psalms 119:4 Luke 8:21; 11:28 James 1:22-23 Numbers 15:31 1 Samuel 15:23-26 Examples of disobedience and its consequences 2 Samuel 12:91 Chronicles 10:13 2 Chronicles 34:21 Isaiah 5:24 Jeremiah 8:9 Jeremiah 1:9 The word of God as prophecy 1 Samuel 3:1The prophets spoke the words of God Jeremiah 25:3See also 1 Kings 17:24God's prophetic word came to Israel with varying frequency. 2 Kings 24:22 Chronicles 36:12,15 Isaiah 16:13; 24:3 Jeremiah 7:1; 14:1 Amos 8:11-12 Malachi 1:1 Genesis 15:1 Prophetic introductory formulae 1 Samuel 15:10"The word of the LORD came to ...": 2 Samuel 24:111 Kings 6:11 2 Kings 20:4 Jeremiah 16:1 Ezekiel 6:1 pp Isa 38:4 Jonah 1:1Zechariah 1:1 1 Kings 22:19 2 Kings 20:16 "Hear the word of the LORD": Isaiah 1:10Jeremiah 2:4 pp Isa 39:5 Hosea 4:12 Samuel 7:5 "This is what the LORD says": 2 Kings 1:6Isaiah 37:6 pp 1Ch 17:4 Jeremiah 2:5Ezekiel 2:4 Amos 1:3 Haggai 2:11 1 Kings 12:15 See also Prophetic predictions fulfilled 1 Kings 15:29; 16:12,34; 22:382 Kings 1:17; 9:36; 10:17; 14:25; 15:12; 23:16 2 Chronicles 36:21-22 Isaiah 9:8; 37:22 Jeremiah 25:30 The word "against" a people, indicating judgment Amos 3:1Zephaniah 2:5 Zechariah 9:1 2 Peter 1:20-21 See also True prophecy is inspired by God Nehemiah 9:30Jeremiah 23:16,25-26,30 Ezekiel 13:1-3 Micah 3:8 2 Kings 3:12 Jeremiah 5:13; 23:18; 27:18 A true prophet hears from God Exodus 9:20-21Jeremiah 6:10; 25:3 The prophetic word is to be heeded Zechariah 7:12Daniel 9:2 The word of God as Scripture See also Scripture is the written word of God Romans 3:2; 15:41 Timothy 5:18 2 Peter 3:16 NT writings are classified as Scripture John 10:352 Timothy 3:15 Scripture is inspired and true Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32The foundational importance of Scripture Proverbs 30:6It must not be distorted or changed: 2 Corinthians 2:17; 4:22 Timothy 2:15 Revelation 22:19 Nehemiah 8:1-8 1 Timothy 4:13 It is to be read publicly: Psalms 1:2; 119:15,97It is to be meditated upon: Isaiah 8:20Acts 17:11 It is the test of orthodoxy: Matthew 22:29Acts 17:2; 18:28 pp Mk 12:24 1 Corinthians 4:6It is the basis for preaching: It sets the limit of authoritative doctrine. John 1:1Jesus Christ as the incarnate Word of God See also Jesus Christ is God in the flesh John 1:14; 12:45Colossians 1:15 Hebrews 1:2 1 John 1:1 Revelation 19:13 John 8:40 See also Jesus Christ speaks the Father's words Matthew 22:16John 7:18 pp Mk 12:14 pp Lk 20:21 Matthew 8:8Jesus Christ's words have sovereign power Matthew 8:16Hebrews 1:3 pp Lk 7:7 Mark 2:2The gospel as the word of God See also It was preached by Jesus Christ Matthew 13:19-23Mark 4:33 pp Mk 4:14-20 Luke 4:43pp Lk 8:11-15 Luke 5:1pp Mk 1:38 1 Thessalonians 2:13See also It was preached by the first Christians Mark 16:20Acts 6:2; 8:4; 11:1 Acts 13:5 to the Gentiles Acts 15:35-36; 17:131 Corinthians 14:36 to the Jews 2 Corinthians 2:17; 4:2Philippians 1:14 Colossians 1:25 2 Timothy 4:2 Acts 6:7; 12:24; 13:49; 19:20 Colossians 1:5-6 It leads to numerical and spiritual growth within the church 1 Thessalonians 2:13Romans 10:14 Paul stresses that the preached word is not merely a verbal message but a dynamic power which achieves things. 2 Timothy 4:2It must be preached Psalms 33:4Descriptions of God's word John 17:17It is true: 2 Samuel 22:31It is flawless: Proverbs 30:5pp Ps 18:30 1 Kings 8:562 Kings 10:10 It is infallible: Psalms 103:20Psalms 119:89,152 It is obeyed by angels. Isaiah 40:8It is eternal: 1 Peter 1:25Psalms 119:103 Psalms 138:2 It is sweet and delightful Isaiah 45:23It is exalted above all things Ephesians 6:17It is irrevocable 2 Timothy 2:9It is the sword of the Spirit Hebrews 4:12It is not chained 1 Peter 1:23It is living and active It is living and enduring. Deuteronomy 8:3Comparisons of the word of God with everyday things Job 23:12Food: Psalms 119:103Jeremiah 15:16 Ezekiel 2:8; 3:1 1 Peter 2:2 Psalms 119:105 Jeremiah 5:14; 20:9; 23:29 light Jeremiah 23:29Fire: Hebrews 4:12a hammer a two-edged sword Isaiah 55:11The word of God has power It is active Psalms 33:6The Hebrew for "word" can also mean "action" or "deed". This indicates that God's word is active. See also It brings about creation 2 Peter 3:5Hebrews 1:3 See also It governs and maintains the created order Psalms 147:18Deuteronomy 8:3 See also It gives life Isaiah 55:2-3Matthew 4:4 1 Timothy 4:5 pp Lk 4:4 It consecrates secular things Psalms 17:4; 119:11"the word of God and prayer" probably means "scriptural prayer"; i.e., on the basis of scriptural teaching the believer offers thanksgiving and prayer. It restrains from evil Psalms 107:20It heals and rescues James 1:21See also It has power to save 2 Timothy 3:151 Peter 1:23 Matthew 13:23 It brings about the growth of the kingdom of God pp Mk 4:20 Acts 20:32pp Lk 8:15 See also It builds up the saints 1403 God, revelation1427 prophecy 1439 revelation 1611 Scripture, inspiration & authority 2420 gospel 3224 Holy Spirit & preaching 3281 Holy Spirit, inspiration 5375 law 5627 word 7754 preaching 8662 meditation 8674 study |
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