THE WORD OF GOD…..
To my beloved Teenagers, Youths, especially young believers, intending believers and confused believers.
Are you a believer?
If yes, have you understood what you believe in? Have you understood what the gospel you have believed is in very simple terms or are you as confused as many? Could it also be that you may be intentionally ignorant or simply overzealously religious without accurate knowledge?
Yeah I believe there are other similar questions like the ones above.
I sincerely welcome you as a friend to take this journey with me. I am thrilled to walk you through this foundational steps.
Let's begin with the very core: The Word Of God.
Think of the Word of God not just as a book to be read, but as spiritual food for your soul and a roadmap for your new life. The Word of God is alive, powerful, and the very foundation of our faith.
Jesus Himself said, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4, NIV).
In these few days, we will explore why the Bible is unique, how it works, and how you can let it transform you.
What Is the Word of God?
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made... The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1:1-3, 14, NIV)
Here, "Word" translates the Greek logos, meaning the eternal expression, reason, wisdom, or creative utterance of God. It talks about Jesus not as a messenger but as God's self-revelation and communication made visible in human form. He embodies God's ordering of creation. Refer to Genesis 1, where God speaks and things exist, including his will, and his redemptive plan.
This also appears in Revelation 19:13 ("His name is the Word of God"). Jesus links himself to the written Scriptures by saying they testify about him (John 5:39). This implies that the Word of God is not abstract but a person who reveals the mind and intentions of God towards mankind. He is the second person of the Trinity.
The Bible itself is also called "the Word of God" because it is God's inspired, authoritative revelation to humanity. Here we call it the scripture(s)
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." (Isaiah 40:8)
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105)
“Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because "All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, But the word of the LORD endures forever….” (1Pet.1.23-25)
Conclusively, the Word of God has two beautiful dimensions.
Firstly , it is the written Word, the Bible, with 66 books, divided into the Old Testament and New Testament, written over 1,500 years by more than 40 authors who wrote under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This means that while human authors wrote the words, the Holy Spirit guided their thoughts to ensure the message was exactly what God intended. It is God’s love letter to us, revealing His character, His plan, and how we can know Him.
Secondly, it is the living Word which is Jesus Christ Himself! John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Jesus is the perfect revelation of God. Everything the Bible points to is fulfilled in Him. The Bible is not just information; it is God speaking to you personally today.
In other instance, the Word of God is divided into the LOGOS (which means the total message or written Word) and RHEMA (meaning a specific spoken, revealed or applied word from God in a moment)
“... and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” ( Ephesians 6:17)
The Word of God is alive, authoritative, and divine. The Bible is the ultimate authority for truth. As believers, we must build our confidence in the written word and believe that the message of the Scriptures is a person, the person of Jesus.
Start a daily Bible reading habit. If you are new, begin with the Gospel of John (one chapter a day). Buy or download a simple version like the NIV, NKJV or NLT.
Stay tuned for part 2. Share your thoughts and questions in the comment section.
Let us pray:
Father, thank You for giving me Your Word; both written and living in Jesus. Open my eyes today to see You in every page. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God bless you richly!
©Moses Ota
To my beloved Teenagers, Youths, especially young believers, intending believers and confused believers.
Are you a believer?
If yes, have you understood what you believe in? Have you understood what the gospel you have believed is in very simple terms or are you as confused as many? Could it also be that you may be intentionally ignorant or simply overzealously religious without accurate knowledge?
Yeah I believe there are other similar questions like the ones above.
I sincerely welcome you as a friend to take this journey with me. I am thrilled to walk you through this foundational steps.
Let's begin with the very core: The Word Of God.
Think of the Word of God not just as a book to be read, but as spiritual food for your soul and a roadmap for your new life. The Word of God is alive, powerful, and the very foundation of our faith.
Jesus Himself said, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4, NIV).
In these few days, we will explore why the Bible is unique, how it works, and how you can let it transform you.
What Is the Word of God?
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made... The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1:1-3, 14, NIV)
Here, "Word" translates the Greek logos, meaning the eternal expression, reason, wisdom, or creative utterance of God. It talks about Jesus not as a messenger but as God's self-revelation and communication made visible in human form. He embodies God's ordering of creation. Refer to Genesis 1, where God speaks and things exist, including his will, and his redemptive plan.
This also appears in Revelation 19:13 ("His name is the Word of God"). Jesus links himself to the written Scriptures by saying they testify about him (John 5:39). This implies that the Word of God is not abstract but a person who reveals the mind and intentions of God towards mankind. He is the second person of the Trinity.
The Bible itself is also called "the Word of God" because it is God's inspired, authoritative revelation to humanity. Here we call it the scripture(s)
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." (Isaiah 40:8)
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105)
“Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because "All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, But the word of the LORD endures forever….” (1Pet.1.23-25)
Conclusively, the Word of God has two beautiful dimensions.
Firstly , it is the written Word, the Bible, with 66 books, divided into the Old Testament and New Testament, written over 1,500 years by more than 40 authors who wrote under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This means that while human authors wrote the words, the Holy Spirit guided their thoughts to ensure the message was exactly what God intended. It is God’s love letter to us, revealing His character, His plan, and how we can know Him.
Secondly, it is the living Word which is Jesus Christ Himself! John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Jesus is the perfect revelation of God. Everything the Bible points to is fulfilled in Him. The Bible is not just information; it is God speaking to you personally today.
In other instance, the Word of God is divided into the LOGOS (which means the total message or written Word) and RHEMA (meaning a specific spoken, revealed or applied word from God in a moment)
“... and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” ( Ephesians 6:17)
The Word of God is alive, authoritative, and divine. The Bible is the ultimate authority for truth. As believers, we must build our confidence in the written word and believe that the message of the Scriptures is a person, the person of Jesus.
Start a daily Bible reading habit. If you are new, begin with the Gospel of John (one chapter a day). Buy or download a simple version like the NIV, NKJV or NLT.
Stay tuned for part 2. Share your thoughts and questions in the comment section.
Let us pray:
Father, thank You for giving me Your Word; both written and living in Jesus. Open my eyes today to see You in every page. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God bless you richly!
©Moses Ota
THE WORD OF GOD…..
To my beloved Teenagers, Youths, especially young believers, intending believers and confused believers.
Are you a believer?
If yes, have you understood what you believe in? Have you understood what the gospel you have believed is in very simple terms or are you as confused as many? Could it also be that you may be intentionally ignorant or simply overzealously religious without accurate knowledge?
Yeah I believe there are other similar questions like the ones above.
I sincerely welcome you as a friend to take this journey with me. I am thrilled to walk you through this foundational steps.
Let's begin with the very core: The Word Of God.
Think of the Word of God not just as a book to be read, but as spiritual food for your soul and a roadmap for your new life. The Word of God is alive, powerful, and the very foundation of our faith.
Jesus Himself said, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4, NIV).
In these few days, we will explore why the Bible is unique, how it works, and how you can let it transform you.
What Is the Word of God?
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made... The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1:1-3, 14, NIV)
Here, "Word" translates the Greek logos, meaning the eternal expression, reason, wisdom, or creative utterance of God. It talks about Jesus not as a messenger but as God's self-revelation and communication made visible in human form. He embodies God's ordering of creation. Refer to Genesis 1, where God speaks and things exist, including his will, and his redemptive plan.
This also appears in Revelation 19:13 ("His name is the Word of God"). Jesus links himself to the written Scriptures by saying they testify about him (John 5:39). This implies that the Word of God is not abstract but a person who reveals the mind and intentions of God towards mankind. He is the second person of the Trinity.
The Bible itself is also called "the Word of God" because it is God's inspired, authoritative revelation to humanity. Here we call it the scripture(s)
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." (Isaiah 40:8)
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105)
“Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because "All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, But the word of the LORD endures forever….” (1Pet.1.23-25)
Conclusively, the Word of God has two beautiful dimensions.
Firstly , it is the written Word, the Bible, with 66 books, divided into the Old Testament and New Testament, written over 1,500 years by more than 40 authors who wrote under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This means that while human authors wrote the words, the Holy Spirit guided their thoughts to ensure the message was exactly what God intended. It is God’s love letter to us, revealing His character, His plan, and how we can know Him.
Secondly, it is the living Word which is Jesus Christ Himself! John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Jesus is the perfect revelation of God. Everything the Bible points to is fulfilled in Him. The Bible is not just information; it is God speaking to you personally today.
In other instance, the Word of God is divided into the LOGOS (which means the total message or written Word) and RHEMA (meaning a specific spoken, revealed or applied word from God in a moment)
“... and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” ( Ephesians 6:17)
The Word of God is alive, authoritative, and divine. The Bible is the ultimate authority for truth. As believers, we must build our confidence in the written word and believe that the message of the Scriptures is a person, the person of Jesus.
Start a daily Bible reading habit. If you are new, begin with the Gospel of John (one chapter a day). Buy or download a simple version like the NIV, NKJV or NLT.
Stay tuned for part 2. Share your thoughts and questions in the comment section.
Let us pray:
Father, thank You for giving me Your Word; both written and living in Jesus. Open my eyes today to see You in every page. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God bless you richly!
©Moses Ota
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