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Discover the eternal relevance and transformative power of the Word of God as it creates, sustains, pierces, and judges, guiding us towards fear, diligence, confession, and perfection. Embrace its call to draw near to God, consider others, shed hindrances, serve with grace, and live joyfully in His will. Explore the profound message in Romans 12:1-2.
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The Word Of God “Living And Active” Hebrews 4:12
The Word Of God Is Living (forever relevant) – cf. Psalms 95:7-11; Hebrews 3:7-8; 3:12-13; 4:7 1 Peter 1:23 “having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.”
The Word Of God • Is Active (powerful)– • To create. Genesis 1; Hebrews 11:3; Psalms 33:6-9 • To sustain. Hebrews 1:3 • To prove. Hebrews 1:1-2; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 2:1ff • To save. Romans 1:16
The Word Of God Is Piercing (penetrating) cf. 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Acts 2:37
The Word Of God Is Discerning (judging) Matthew 15:18-20; Proverbs 4:23; Proverbs 23:7; cf. Hebrews 5:11-14
The Word Of God IS… LET US FEAR – Hebrews 4:1 LET US BE DILIGENT – Hebrews 4:11 LET US HOLD FAST OUR CONFESSION – Hebrews 4:14 (3:6, 14; 10:23). LET US COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE – Hebrews 4:14-16. LET US GO ON TO PERFECTION (maturity) – Hebrews 6:1.
The Word Of God IS… LET US DRAW NEAR TO GOD – Hebrews 10:22 (13:13). LET US CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER – Hebrews 10:24-25. LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY HINDRANCE – Hebrews 12:1. LET US SERVEGOD WITH GRACE – Hebrews 12:28. (Joy, gladness & thankfulness, 1 John 5:2-3).
God Hath Spoken... Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, (which is) your spiritual service. And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, and ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Conclusion: Have I ever seen a Christian?