Chapter 2: Word of God

Question 1

God’s word is?

Answer 1

Multi-dimensional, transformational, powerful, unchanging, and the absolute truth.

Question 2

The Word of God as a Person

Answer 2

Jesus Christ (Rev 19:13, John 1:1, 1:14) who has the role of communicating the character of God.

Question 3

The Word of God as speech by God

Answer 3

God’s decrees (word) takes the form of powerful decrees that cause events to happen. Gen 1:3, God said, “let there be light.” Creates.

Question 4

What is a decree?

Answer 4

A word of God that causes something (action) to happen.

Question 5

God’s Word of Personal Address (direct communication)

Answer 5

A personal address - God sometimes communicates directly with people. God spoke directly to Adam, Abraham and a “voice from heaven said, this is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matt 3:170

Question 6

God’s Written Word

Answer 6

The book of the law, the 10 commandments, the bible. The inspired word of God through God’s Holy Spirit, written by man, except for the commandments; which he wrote himself.

Question 7

God’s Word as Speech Through Human Lips

Answer 7

God speaks through prophets and God’s words spoken through human lips were considered authoritative.

Question 8

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Answer 8

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.