THE WORD OF GOD

 

I.                   Introduction

     There are two Greek words in the New Testament that are translated "Word".  They are Logos and Rhema.  Logos refers to the entire Bible, the written Word, whereas Rhema refers to the specific spoken word of God for the situation.  It is important to know which form, rhema or logos, is being used in specific scriptures.  There is a need for both rhema and logos in our lives.

 II.        Rhema

     Rhema is necessary because it provides the precise word that we need for the specific situation we are in

(Acts 18:9 - 11).  Here God spoke rhema to Paul to give him comfort, but Paul taught logos.  The word 'rhema' is used approximately 65 times in the new testament.  Here are a few of those scriptures.

Matt. 4:4, Rom 10:17, John 6:63,  John 15:7, John 8:47, I Peter 1:25.

     Oftentimes when the Word of God is spoken of it is in reference to Logos.  Logos, the written Word, is necessary because it gives us an absolute standard against which to measure all truth.  It is a safeguard to keep us from error and our instruction manual for life.

III.       The Logos of God

1.      The Word of God is inspired:  2 Peter 1:20 - 21.

2.      Its purpose is: 2 Timothy 3:16.

3.      It is a spiritual book: 1 Corinthians 2:14.

4.      It has power: Hebrews 4:12.

5.      We are commanded to study it: 2 Timothy 2:15 - 16.

6.      Through the Word man is saved: 1 Peter 1:23, Matthew 13:3 - 9, 18 - 23, (Romans 1:16).

7.      God's Word is settled and will stand forever:  Matthew 24:35, 1 Peter 1:25 (Rhema), (Psalms 119:152, Isaiah 40:8).

8.      God's Word can be trusted: Psalms 119:160, (1 Kings 8:56).

 The Word of God ...

1.      feeds your spirit man: 1 Peter 2:2, (Deuteronomy 8:3, Psalms 119:103, Job 23:12).

2.      gives light: Psalms 119:105, (Proverbs 6:23, Psalms 19:8).

3.      is a weapon to be used against Satan: Ephesians 6:10 - 18, Matthew 4:1 - 11.

4.      purifies your life: John 15:3, Ephesians 5:25 - 26, (John 17:17, Psalms 119:9).

 The Word of God is recorded ...

1.      so that we would believe: John 20:31, 1 John 5:13.

2.      so that we would have hope: Romans 15:4.

3.      to warn man: 1 Corinthians 10:11.

 Ignorance of the Word results in ...

1.      erring: Matthew 22:29, Acts 17:11.

2.      spiritual weakness: Hosea 4:6.

 Must obey the Word in order to...

1.      see the Kingdom: Matthew 7:21 - 27.

2.      be bless: James 1:22.            

3.      show love for Christ: 1 John 2:4 - 6, John 14:15.

 Some blessings resulting from obeying the Word.

1.      God and Jesus will live in us: John 14:21 - 23.

2.      Will be disciples of Christ and be free: John 8:31 - 32.

3.      Pass from condemnation to life: John 5:24.

4.      Will be blessed: Luke 11:27 - 28.

5.      Obedience brings long life and peace: Proverbs 3:1 - 2.

6.      Christian is warned: Psalms 19:7 - 11, Psalms 17:4.