122. Power, The, of God's Word

122. Power, The, of God’s Word

122 THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Isaiah 55:8-11;Luke 8:1-15

INTRODUCTION As the rain and snow accomplish that for which God sends them , so does his word. Every work or power ordained of God, is perfect for that for which he ordained it; so is his word. The king’s word hath power. (Ecclesiastes 8:4.) How much more has God’s word?

I. POWER OF THE WORD IN CRE ATI ON 1. In materi al creation. (Genesis 1:3; Psalms 33:6-9; Hebrews 11:3.) (a) In upholding all thin gs. (Heb. I1:3.) (b) In th e end of all things. (Revelation 10:5-6; 2 Peter 3:7 .) 2. In spirit ual creation.

(a) Gives light. (Psalms 119:105; Psalms 119:130.) (b) Makes wise unto salvation . (2 Timothy 3:15-16.) (c) Fire and a hammer. (Jeremiah 23:29.) (d) Incorruptible seed. (1 Peter 1:23.) 1. Begotten of it. (1 Peter 1:23; 1 Corinthians 4:15.) 2. Quickened by it. (Psalms 119:50.) 3. Brought forth by it. (James 1:18.) (e) It sustains spiritual life.

1. Milk for the babe. (1 Peter 2:1-2.) 2. Meat for the grown. (Hebrews 5:12-14.) (f) It edifies and gives an inheritance. (Acts 20:32.) (g) Saved by it in time. (1 Corinthians 1:21; James 1:21.) (h) Dead are raised by it. (John 5:28-29.) (i) It is the seed of the kingdom. (Matthew 13:18-23; Mark 4:14-20; Luke 8:11.)

II. CONCLUSION

It is easy to see why Paul said, "preach the word" (2 Timothy 4:1-2) ; and "the gospel is the power of God unto salvation" (Romans 1:16). Well may we stand in awe of it (Psalms 119:161) , as it represents God’s power.