The Character of God’s Word

Bible Text: Hebrews 4:12-13 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2009, Hebrews

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.