If you haven’t guessed by now, I really enjoy writing. That’s why I went to school for an education in communication. Yet, reading, studying, and learning the Word of God is the best education you can get.
Most words have more than one meaning. When we consider the meaning of the Bible, we think of “the Word of God.” What is the word of God? There are multiple definitions.
Of those who believe in God, how many do you think study the Word of God? I’d say, definitely not enough!
When referring to the Bible and speaking of simply “the Word” with a capital letter, we must realize that this phrase is also referring to God in another sense, as follows.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
Who is the Word? Not just what is the word.
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)
The Word of God is also Jesus Christ! For the Word was made flesh. God came to earth as a human being, born of a virgin. God became flesh for us. He is just and He is love. He came to save us. He came to bring us back to Himself. He came in hopes that with your free will that you will choose Him. For He is pure truth, pure love, and salvation is found in Him alone.
Although different versions of the Bible are slightly different with the words that are used, they are still very similar and still can be understood and believed. The various translations are meant to describe the original text. The original languages of the Bible were written in Hebrew (Old Testament chapters) and Greek (New Testament chapters).
It takes faith to believe. It takes a heart of God to understand. It takes our willingness to accept the free gift of salvation to become a believer with faith and understanding. If you don’t understand this, please go back to the first blog entries and read on.
When asking someone, why don’t you read the Bible, many answer, I don’t have time! Really? Time is a matter of what you make it. You can make time for whatever really matters to you. If you don’t think reading the Bible is important, then I implore you to think again. This world is getting darker by the moment and dangerous. Don’t you want to know what God is saying?
The Word of God’s multiple meanings can be indicated by our need for Him:
“Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to Him for protection.” Another version states that “Every word of God is pure. He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.” (Proverbs 30:5)
The Word of God must be preached, heard, taught, read, and ultimately, received to understand it. Your heart must be open to God and His truths.
Furthermore, “Jesus replied, ‘But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.’ ” (Luke 11:28)
In another meaning: “Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17)
If you have been saved, you have been born again. If this does not make sense to you, again, please search back in the blog posts for these subjects I wrote about previously.
Have you been born again?
“For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.” (1 Peter 1:23)
The Word of God is alive and eternal. There is no end to God or His Word. Yet, there is coming an end to this earth, the world we now know.
In the Bible, in Revelation 6:9, we are informed that there will be people who have been martyred for the Word of God, and they are in Heaven awaiting the full number of the other martyrs who are being beheaded and killed for their faithful testimony. We see this in our world today across the globe.
In Revelation 19:13, we are informed that “He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God.”
In Revelation 19:16, it is indicated that “On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.” This is the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who is one with the Father God.
In Luke 4:4, Jesus said “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
Do you? Do you read the Bible? Do you hear it preached? Do you hear it taught? Do you know it? Do you live by it? Are you nourished by the Word of God. This is the Gospel!
“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ,[is] the Son of God.” (Mark 1:1)
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” (Matthew 24:14).
It’s coming: the end. This is a warning.
I am warning you that one day, everyone who is alive on that day here on this earth will have heard the Gospel, the Word of God, and then after that everyone will have been given a chance to accept, believe, and confess to be saved. Then the end will come. You choose today, not tomorrow. I implore you to read the Bible and learn about the free gift God has set before you. With this gift, you can’t live like the world, you must honor and respect the gift. You must honor and respect God!
Until we virtually meet again, may God call you to Himself, and may you answer His call!
For God called me to Himself, and I am forever grateful. I pray you will answer His call before your time runs out. Don’t wait!
God’s Word for Today: “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (Hebrews 4:12)
Copyright © 2016 by Patricia Shehan
