The Holy Word of Almighty God is the primary means by which God is present and working in the world. He is not Himself part of this
world, but He acts in it by means of His word. He becomes personally known through His word.
God's inerrant word is powerfully creative and its purposes are irresistible. God's word is totally dependable; it represents His permanent commitment. When heard and responded to, His word meets deep needs in the human heart and provides joy, satisfaction, and confident direction which can be achieved in no other manner. God's word has the power to penetrate all pretense and discern "the thoughts and intents of the heart."
God's speaking of His word reaches a culmination in the sending of His Son. All that is true of God's earlier word is supremely true of Jesus. The gospel of Jesus Christ is, in a special way, the word of God as it makes known and brings into operation the reconciliation with God which is His purpose for mankind. So central is the gospel to the purpose of God in this world that the successful spread of the gospel is the growth of the word of God. Not only Jesus' message, but also all that He is communicates God to us. He Himself is described as the word of God. Jesus brings the presence of God to a new level -- the personal presence of God in the world in a human life.
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." -- Romans 10:17
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