The Character of God’s Word
Hebrews 4:12-13
The Character of God's Word
Intro
A. THE LIFE OF THE WORD
1) “living” ?
a) It is eternal.
b) It is relevant.
c) It imparts spiritual and eternal life.
2) “Active” ?
a) effective and powerful
b) it is life changing, life transforming.
B. THE SHARPNESS OF THE WORD
1) Other illustrations of the Bible as a sword. Rev. 1:16; Eph. 6:17
2) The meaning of the sword imagery.
a) Judgment-
b) Protection? Eph. 6:17.
C. THE PENETRATION OF THE WORD
1) Body and soul penetration
2) Heart penetration.
D. THE UNIVERSAL EXAMINATION OF GOD
Application:
1) What causes the Word to lose its power?
2) The word can bring great transformation and revival.