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The Amazing Power of God’s Word

You know, the Word of God is like a hidden gem for all of us believers. It’s more than just pages filled with text; it’s our go-to guide, a wellspring of truth, and an incredible tool for our spiritual journey. Seriously, if you really pay attention to its teachings, you’ll uncover so many benefits! When we dig into the scriptures, we see how God shows us His will, gives us solid truth, helps us stand strong in our faith, and lights up our paths. How cool is that?

Knowing the Will of the Lord (Ephesians 5:17)

Ephesians 5:17 exhorts, “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” In a world clouded by confusion, the Bible unveils God’s will for humanity. It reveals His universal desires, such as salvation for all (2 Peter 3:9, KJV: “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance”) and holy living (1 Thessalonians 4:3). By meditating on Scripture, as Psalm 119:11 (KJV) states, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee,” believers align their lives with God’s purposes. The Word acts as a divine compass, guiding us to avoid folly and live according to His eternal plan.

Objective Truth in a Deceptive World (John 17:17)

In John 17:17, Jesus prays, “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” The Bible stands as the unchanging standard of truth in an age of shifting values. As 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) declares, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God,” it is a reliable foundation for faith and practice. This truth sanctifies believers, setting them apart for God’s service by renewing their minds (Romans 12:2). It also guards against deception, as Jesus used Scripture to defeat Satan’s lies (Matthew 4:4-10). In a world prone to error, the Word anchors us in divine truth, enabling us to live with understanding.

A Ready Answer for Our Faith (1 Peter 3:15)

The Word equips believers to share their hope in Christ. 1 Peter 3:15 instructs, “Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” Scripture strengthens our faith (Romans 10:17, KJV: “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”) and prepares us to share the gospel with humility and reverence. Whether answering skeptics or encouraging seekers, the Bible provides the foundation for our testimony, ensuring our words reflect God’s truth and grace (Colossians 4:6).

Direction for Our Lives (Jeremiah 10:23; Psalm 119:105)

Jeremiah 10:23 acknowledges, “The way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.” Paired with Psalm 119:105, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path,” this reveals the Bible’s role as a guide. Human wisdom falters (Proverbs 16:9), but Scripture illuminates both immediate decisions and long-term goals. Whether facing trials or choices, the Word offers wisdom (Joshua 1:8) and warnings (Proverbs 14:12). By following it, believers walk confidently in God’s purposes.

The Word is “quick, and powerful” (Hebrews 4:12, KJV), transforming hearts, comforting in affliction (Psalm 119:92), and fostering intimacy with God (John 15:7). It equips us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:17), enabling us to live with purpose, anchored in the truth and guidance of God’s Word.

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Lesson from 1Peter 2: by your Good WORKS

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“Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your GOOD WORKS, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.”

(1Peter 2:12, emph seb)

What are the good works. There are 5 key things to remember about good WORKS.

  • Firstly, they must be according to the WILL of God (authorized through scriptures; 1Pet 4:2; Eph 2:10).
  • They need to be ONGOING in our lives (habitual; cf Titus 2:7; 3:8, 14).
  • Thirdly, we need to be constantly READY & willing from the heart to do them (Titus 2:14; 1Tim 6:18; 2Co 8:12).
  • We can KNOW what they are and be taught them (Heb 10:24; Titus 3:14)
  • Lastly, they are to be SEEN, but not to be seen from pride (1Pet 2:12; 3:1, 16)

The faithful Christian will LEARN, PRACTICE, & MAINTAIN good Works all the days of their life. Here are all the passages in the New Testament that speak about good works.

GOOD WORKS;

Mt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Joh 10:32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?

Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Rom 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

1Tim 2:10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

1Tim 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

1Tim 5:25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

1Tim 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

2Tim 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Titus 2:7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Titus 3:14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

Heb 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

1Pet 2:12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

GOOD WORK:

2Cor 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Php 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Col 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

1Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

2Tim 2:21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Titus 3:1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Heb 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The person that teaches there is nothing for a person to do to become a Christian and to remain faithful has obviously never read the scriptures.

There is a purpose behind good works. Peter says, “which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.” He is talking about using our good works to win others to Him (cf 1Peter 3:1-2; 15).

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