Fundamentals with Bibi: The Gift of God - The Holy Scriptures (Part 4)

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"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." - John 1:14 (ESV)

Hello, and welcome back! I pray that this day finds you in good health and strong faith. This week we will continue our discussion of the different names given to the Scriptures. 

While they may sound familiar to most, their meanings may not. And though this is not an in-depth study of the topic, perhaps it can be a starting point for further reading and study. I guarantee it will be worth your time!

Keeping this in mind as we resume our examination, I refer you now to one the best-known passages in the Bible. Hebrews 4:12 wastes no time as it opens with the phrase:"For the word of God is alive and active." 

"The word of God," as seen here, is another name given to Scripture. By that I mean it concerns His revelation in an overall sense. God uses many different ways to get his message across to us; the easiest and most accessible being the Bible.

Importantly, the Word of God is not fixed, or inactive. it is "living," or has life. This makes sense since Hebrews 3:12 tells us that we have a "living God," whose words are both spirit and life (John 6:63).

His words are also as seeds, capable of producing an abundant, fruitful life in God if planted in a rich, accepting environment; as illustrated in the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1-23).

Taking this a little further, one could look at the Word of God as also meaning "things God has said," or even used as a name for Jesus Christ; as he is the eternal and "active" Word (John1:1). 

Yes, God is a living God whose Word has life-giving power. Now, I believe this would be a good stopping point for our discussion. We will pick up on the active, living Word of God next time. 

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

Scripture: 1 John 5:20; Luke 11:28; Matthew 4:4; John 17:3; Mark 16:15

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