- God's word brings true health, fruitfulness, prosperity, and success to what we do. (Psalm 1:3)
- The word of God has healing power and the power to deliver from oppression. (Psalm 107:20, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:16)
- God's word cleans us. If we take heed according to God's word, our way will be cleansed. (Psalm 119:9, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26)
- The word of God, hidden in our hearts, keeps us from sin. (Psalm 119:11)
- God's word is a counselor. When we delight in God's word, it becomes a rich source of counsel and guidance for us. (Psalm 119:24)
- God's word is a source of strength. (Psalm 119:28)
- God's word imparts life. It is a continual source of life. (Psalm 119:93, Matthew 4:4)
- God's word is a source of illumination and guidance. When God's word comes in, light comes in. It makes the simple wise and understanding. (Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130)
- God's word gives peace to those who love it. They are secure, standing in a safe place. (Psalm 119:165)
- When the word of God is heard and understood, it bears fruit. (Matthew 13:23)
- The word of God has inherent power and authority against demonic powers. (Luke 4:36)
- Jesus Himself – His eternal person – is described as the Word. When we are into the word of God, we are into Jesus. (John 1:1)
- Hearing God's Word is essential to eternal life. One cannot pass from death into life unless they hear the word of God. (John 5:24, James 1:21, 1 Peter 1:23)
- Abiding – living in – God's word is evidence of true discipleship. (John 8:31)
- God's word is the means to sanctification. (John 17:17)
- The Holy Spirit can work with great power as the word of God is preached. (Acts 10:44)
- Hearing God's word builds faith. (Romans 10:17)
- Holding fast to the word of God gives assurance of salvation. (1 Corinthians 15:2)
- The faithful handling of the word of God gives the ministers of the word a clear conscience. They know that they did all they could before God. (2 Corinthians 4:2, Philippians 2:16)
- The word of God is the sword of the Spirit. It is equipment for spiritual battle, especially in the idea of an offensive weapon. (Ephesians 6:17)
- The word of God comes with the power of the Holy Spirit, with "much assurance." (1 Thessalonians 1:5)
- The word of God works effectively in those who believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
- The word of God sanctifies the very food we eat! (1 Timothy 4:5)
- The word of God is not dead; it is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. The word of God can probe us like a surgeon's expert scalpel, cutting away what needs to be cut and keeping what needs to be kept. (Hebrews 4:12)
- The word of God is the Christian's source of spiritual growth. (1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5)
Based on the Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik.
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