Word

Jesus Christ and God’s word

Jesus Christ described as the Word

John 1:1–3 ESV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.

See also Jn 1:14; Heb 1:1–2; 1 Jn 1:1–2; Re 19:13

Jesus Christ preaches the word

Mark 2:2 ESV

And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them.

See also Mt 7:24–29; Mt 13:20–23 the parable of the sower; Lk 11:28; Jn 3:34; Jn 5:24; Jn 6:63–68; Jn 8:31–32; Jn 8:47; Jn 8:52; Jn 12:47–50; Jn 14:10–24; Jn 15:3; Jn 17:6–8

The word and the gospel

Acts 4:31 ESV

And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.

See also Ac 4:29; Ac 13:44–46; Ac 19:10; Ac 20:24; Dt 30:14; Ro 10:8–10; Col 1:5; Col 2:2; 1 Th 1:5; Heb 4:2

God’s word is a promise and help in trial and temptation

Psalm 119:9–11 (ESV)

How can a young man keep his way pure?

By guarding it according to your word.

With my whole heart I seek you;

let me not wander from your commandments!

I have stored up your word in my heart,

that I might not sin against you.

See also Ps 33:4–5; Ps 119:105; Ps 119:133; Dt 8:3; Mt 4:4; Jn 14:23–24; Jn 17:17; Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12; 1 Jn 5:3

Words should be used wisely

Matthew 12:36–37 ESV

I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

See also Jdg 8:1–3; 2 Ch 10:13–14; Pr 10:19; Pr 12:18; Pr 12:25; Pr 15:1; Pr 16:24; Pr 25:15; Ec 12:11; Jas 3:1–12