Chapter
3
Power in the Word
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What was
the way in which God brought the heavens into existence?
"By the word of the Lord were
the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his
mouth... For He spake, and it was done; He commanded, and
it stood fast." Psalm 33:6-9.
What is it
that Christ uses to uphold all things?
"Upholding
all things by the word of His power." Hebrews 1:3.
Of what great
truth are some willingly ignorant?
"For this
they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God he heavens were
of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: whereby
the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished." 2
Peter 3:5,6.
By what are
the present heavens and earth reserved for a similar fate?
"But the
heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in
store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of
ungodly men." 2 Peter 3:7.
What other
passage of Scripture also reveals that creative power is exercised through
the word of God?
"Let them
praise the name of the Lord: for He commanded, and they were
created." Psalm 148:5.
What change
is wrought out in the life of one who is in Christ?
"Therefore if
any man be in Christ, he is a new creature [literally, "a
new creature"] : old things are passed away; behold, all
things are become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Jesus
described this same experience in what other passage?
"Jesus
answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man
be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3.
By what
agency is this new creation or new birth accomplished?
"Being born
again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of
God, which liveth and abideth for ever." 1 Peter 1:23.
What is the
first creative commandment that is mentioned in the Bible?
"And God
said, Let there be light: and there was light." Genesis
1:3.
Did God
also command another light to shine out of darkness?
"For God, who commanded the light to shine our of darkness, hath
shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory
of God in the face of Jesus Christ." 2 Corinthians 4:6.
What was it
about Christ's teaching that astonished people?
"And they
were astonished at His doctrine: for His word was with power." Luke
4:32.
What
important fact testified to the power of Christ's word?
"And they
were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this!
for with authority and power He commandeth the unclean spirits, and
they come out." Luke 4:36.
In ancient
times, how did God bring healing to His people?
"He sent
His word, and healed them, and
delivered them from their destructions." Psalm 107:20.
In what way
did the Roman centurion reveal his strong faith in Christ?
"The
centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest
come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be
healed." Matthew 8:8.
What did
Christ say is the seed of the kingdom of God?
"The seed is the
word of God." Luke 8:11.
Where does
God want Christ's word to dwell?
"Let the word
of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom." Colossians
3:16.
Could those
who believed not on Jesus Christ receive this important seed?
"Ye have
not His word abiding in you: for
whom He hath sent, Him ye believe not." John 5:38.
How does the
Word of God work in the life of the believer?
"For this
cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the
word of God which ye heart of us, ye received it not as the word of men,
but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also
in you that believe." 1 Thessalonians 2:13.
What new
nature is imparted to us through the promises of God?
"Whereby are
given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye
might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption
that is in the world through lust." 2 Peter 1:4.
What is it
that can cleanse the lives of believers in Christ?
"Now are ye clean through the word which I have spoken unto
you." John 15:3.
How can a
young man cleanse his ways?
"Wherewithal
shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to
Thy word." Psalm 119:9.
What is the
result of accepting the Word of God into the heart and life?
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against
thee." Psalm 119:11. (See also Psalm 17:4.)
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