Fundamentals with Bibi: The Gift of God - The Holy Scriptures (Part 3)

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"But the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you." - 1 Peter 1:25

Hello and welcome back! Today we will commence talking about the different names given to the Scriptures as they are mentioned throughout its pages. You're probably already familiar with many of them. Yet, familiarity doesn't always signify comprehension.

These names chiefly include "Word" within them, such as: "the Word," "the Word of God," "the Word of Christ," "the Word of truth," etc. The fact that they are declared repeatedly supports not only their importance, but credibility, as well.

Allow me to mention that the theological interpretation of "word" extends over a broad theological range. At its very basic level, we can say that it amounts to God telling us something about himself by means of his spoken word (Luke 21:33). 

I will attempt to briefly illustrate how these various names of the Scriptures are used by God to convey his plans for us (Jeremiah 29:11). Helpful tools like Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology are excellent for deeper study of "Word."

With that being said, let's begin with an example, James 1:21. Note that the word is engrafted or planted, and not simply handed to us. This tells us God wants to make certain His Word takes root, or becomes established in our hearts (Luke 11:28).

 

Importantly, this planting of the Word in our hearts by God occurs when we are reborn, or born again. Upon our conversion God directs us to maintain and care for it so that it may thrive and mature (John 6:63). 

As any "newborn," we require nourishment. In our case, we need "spiritual nourishment." This is brought to our attention in 1 Peter 2:2. At our new birth our condition necessitates that we acquire the pure spiritual milk of the Word. 

This sincere milk of the Word promotes healthy growth in, both, knowledge and holiness.Thus, enabling us to grow and fully develop in our salvation. Once God plants the Word in our hearts it is up to us to nurture and hold it dear (Psalm 119:93). 

Thankfully, He has provided us with instructions how to do this. Although there are still a few more things to cover, we shall wait until next time to do so. I pray that you will join us then.

Until next time, may God keep you safe, healthy, and deeply enriched by His Word!

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8; John 17:17; Psalm 119:130; John 7:38; Philippians 4:13

Prayer: Lord, may your Word nourish my soul, refresh my spirit, and guide me every day of my life. In Your name I pray. Amen

The grace of Jesus Christ be with you,

Bibi