How the Bible Changes Us
Hebrews 4:12 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.
Psalm 33:6 The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.
John 6:63 “The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.”
Hebrews 4:12 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.
1. The Word of God recreates my life.
James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth.
2 Timothy 3:15 From a child you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise unto salvation.
1 Peter 1:23 You have been born, again not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring Word of God.
James 1:21 Humbly accept the Word planted in you which can save you.
2. The Word of God eradicates my guilt.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins to God, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Romans 8:1 There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 5:25-26 Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the Word.
John 15:3 “You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.”
3. The Word of God activates my faith.
Romans 10:17 Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the Word of Christ.
4. The Word of God stimulates my growth.
Acts 20:32 “I commit you to God and to the Word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed [theopneustos], and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man [or woman] of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
5. The Word of God illuminates my mind.
Psalm 119:130 Understanding your Word brings light to the minds of ordinary people.
Psalm 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers for I meditate on your statutes.
Psalm 119:105 Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law: Make this your prayer!
6. The Word of God elevates my mood.
Romans 15:4 Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Psalm 119:14 You’re my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me.
7. The Word of God liberates my potential.
John 8:31-32 If you continue in my Word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free!