The Power of the Word of God - Part 2

I. Review

A. The Bible is the Word of God

1. It claims to be
2. It has proven itself to be
3. I have personally found it to be true

B. God’s Word Has Power

1. Power to create
2. Power to save
3. Power to transform

II. How the Word of God Works

A. Like a Seed (Luke 8:11)

“The seed is the word of God.”

1. It must be planted
2. It needs time to grow
3. It produces fruit according to the soil

B. Like a Sword (Hebrews 4:12)

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword…”

1. It cuts through our defenses
2. It exposes our hearts
3. It divides truth from error

C. Like Fire and a Hammer (Jeremiah 23:29)

“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?”

1. Fire purifies
2. The hammer breaks down resistance
3. Hard hearts are broken

D. Like Water (Ephesians 5:26)

“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word.”

1. It washes us clean
2. It refreshes us
3. It gives life

III. What the Word of God Does

A. It Saves

• Romans 10:17 - Faith comes by hearing the Word
• The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation

B. It Sanctifies

• John 17:17 - “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth”
• It separates us from sin

C. It Strengthens

• It builds faith
• It gives courage
• It provides wisdom

D. It Sustains

• Daily bread for the soul
• Nourishment for spiritual growth
• Stability in troubled times

IV. Releasing the Power of God’s Word

A. Read It

1. Consistently
2. Expectantly
3. Carefully

B. Believe It

1. Trust what it says
2. Act on its promises
3. Stand on its truth

C. Obey It

1. Do what it commands
2. Turn from what it forbids
3. Follow where it leads

Conclusion

The power is in the Word. But you must release it through reading, believing, and obeying.