1. Power of God’s Word
Hebrews 4:12

2. Spoken Word of God Written Word of God
Hebrews 11:3 cf. Genesis 1
Written Word of God
Matthew 4:3-11
Put devil to flight

3. Spoken Word of Christ Written Word of Christ
Matthew 8:5-13
Mark 4:35-41
Luke 8:49-55
John 11:43-44
Written Word of Christ
Our concern today
Hebrews 11:1; Romans 1:16
1 Peter 1:22-25

4. Written Word of Christ Cleans Purifies John 20:30,31; Romans 10:17
Produces Faith
John 20:30,31; Romans 10:17
Cleans
John 15:3
Purifies
1 Peter 1:22
Saves
James 1:21

5. Written Word of Christ Sanctifies Perfect guide
John 17:17
Perfect guide
Psalm 119:105
Edifies and gives inheritance
Acts 20:32
John 8:31,32; Luke 16:27-31

6. God’s Plan of Salvation
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)