Our bible teaches us that though these men didnt have the written word, god. See, today i appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant. But there is no secret power to speaking gods word. I was thirteen years old when i first became aware of being under the scalpel of god s word. Paul said the preaching of the cross, the preaching of the word of god, this message preached. I wont spend time here talking about that, but it is a topic that is worthy of a whole book. The book of alma as a prototype for teaching the word of god. They are literally anointed by the power of the holy spirit himself.
In christology, the logos is a name or title of jesus christ, derived from the prologue to the gospel of john c 100 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god, as well as in the book of. Gods word, on the other hand, gives us an eyewitness, truthful, and detailed account of things about god and human existence that we could never know otherwise. Ferguson, mark driscoll, daniel taylor, bob kauflin. Abrahams belief that god is able was his belief in the power of god to raise the dead. The power of god shows us that god is not a fairytale for grownups but a wonderful reality. The first african american to earn a doctorate of theology from dallas theological seminary, he has been named one of the 12. We aim to spread the teaching of god s word through christian media with the goal of transforming lives. Define power definition for word power vines greek new. In this chapter is a magnificent description of god s power. The entire book of alma emphasizes, in one way or another, the power of gods word and thus becomes a prototype pattern in trusting in the power for good in. There is wonderful force in the words of paul to timothy. The power of god s names is a study guide for christians who desire an indepth introduction to many of god s names.
The same is true with god s spiritual kingdom the church. Paul explains that the lord saves his people by means of the foolishness of preaching 1 cor. Although the name of this book is the power of god s names, dont think this is just another book revealing the different names of god and the underlying meaning. In these chapters, derived from desiring god s 2008 national conference, john piper, sinclair ferguson, and mark driscoll team with worship pastor bob kauflin, counselor paul tripp, and literature professor daniel taylor to help readers harness their tongues and. Words are powerful they can encourage and strengthen others, heal wounded hearts, honor god, and bring him great delight, but words can also be destructive. Power in the word of god sid roth its supernatural. Central to the biblical worldview is the power of the word of god. The healing power in the word of god power in the word.
The secret power of speaking gods word 9780446577366 by joyce meyer. The strange career of a troublesome word, and discussed the origins and many uses. The hebrew word for strong signifies a conquering, prevailing strength. Instead, start lining your words up with god s word and release the power of his word to work for you. We offer sermons, sermon outlines, books, prayers, bible studies and more on topics such as christian living, marriage, discipleship, and spiritual growth, as taught by tony. The power of god s names trade book with black cover praying the names of god prayer book with blue cover amazon also has a leaders kit which includes the member book white cover, trade book black cover and 2set dvd with six video. To fully grasp the significance and power of knowing god s names, you first need to understand the context of names within biblical cultures. Multitudes of people today are being converted to christ.
For too long this power has been neglected, the power that the church and the world desperately needs to see in action. He had no idea about all i was going through, and how god was getting this message through to me. In these chapters, derived from desiring god s 2008 national conference, john piper and sinclair ferguson team with worship pastor bob kauflin, ministry leader paul tripp, and literature professor daniel taylor to help readers harness their tongues and. So stop lining your words up with the negative circumstances. Abraham had a resurrection faith, just as we are to have see romans 10. The power of gods word free christian online books. If you want breakthrough, want to draw closer to god, fasting is the key. Somethin real smooth yeah, yeah yeah well get into the groove power of god move somethin real smooth somethin you need to take heed to a basehead cleaned up. The power of god s names member book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, individual study and learning activities five days a week, scriptures that reveal the meanings of god s names, and dvd viewer guides.
It was god who said let there be light and it was so gen. Our primary focus in studying the book of mormon should be on the principles of. God was getting ready to finish writing this book in my spirit. Among other words foretelling the books growing influence are these. In fact, the entire universe was formed by the spoken word of god 2nd peter 3. You need not be a worldclass theologian, and know all the big words and technical terms, to read your bible and understand it. The prophet joseph smith worked by the gift and power of god amid. As god is immense, not to be confined in place, as he is eternal, not to be measured in time, so he is almighty, not to be limited in regard of action. Embracing your purpose, power, and possibilities, and more on. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority ephesians 1.
We also thank god without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of god, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as. This dynamic is certainly present in the writings of francis bacon 15611626, but the specific case of bacon also offers some. They are god s gift to help all of us eat this book for our health and life. The bible teaches what we should do in response to god s mercy. God has graciously given us his words to speak, as he did through the prophet jeremiah. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. Gods word is a standard against which all philosophies, ideas, and proposed solutions for the human condition can be measured for accuracy. In the chapters of his book, we will learn how to overcome anything that is. Tony evans shows that its through the names of god that the nature of god is revealed to us. The power of words and the wonder of god seeks to answer this difficult question.
Buy the healing power in the word of god power in the word first edition by enyioko, mr. His power is released into you through his words, and by these injections of god himself, you can project him and go forward in life. Then he took the book of the covenant and read in the hearing of the people. Samans story shows the power of god s word to transform the heart of even a hardened muslim terrorist. For example, instead of speaking lack and poverty, say, god s word tells me that the good things are. If we wish to make it ours, we must go to that book. Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. The following is an honest attempt to help us to see the need of the dunamis power of god to be restored in greater measure in our lives and in the christian church in general. In old testament times a name was more than simply nomenclature. God s words ministered to me while guiding me in a new way to pray for my daughter and the situation she was facing. As you will see in the following verses, the words that are contained in the bible are living, powerful, and sharper than any two edge sword we can make on this earth. Atomic power with god through fasting and prayer is a great read for every christian who seems to keep going around the mountain. Tony evans is founder and senior pastor of oak cliff bible fellowship in dallas, founder and president of the urban alternative, chaplain of the nbas dallas mavericks, and author of the power of god s names, victory in spiritual warfare, and many other books.
The vital power of gods word david legge preach the word. God s word is to be a lamp for our feet, a light on our path psalm. During this time, bishop goad had been ministering about the power of god s word, and the power of our own words. There is power in the spoken word of god, and this power produces unspeakable wonders. There is big significance in the little words of scripture. For the word of god is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword hebrews 4. Atomic power with god with fasting and prayer by franklin hall. God s words have life, they bring life, as did jesus spoken words to dead lazarus. In other words, the words in the bible have god s supernatural power and life in them. Abrahams growth in faith is paralleled by his increasing belief in the power of god whether the power to give two people. The word of god, which is the power of god for the salvation of all who. So as we struggle with our own faith, or lack of it, in the difficult situations of life, let us believe that god is able, whether through miracles or providence, to care for us. Power noun, and verb, to have, bring under verb exousiazo to exercise authority akin to exousia, is used a in the active voice, luke 22. The secret power of speaking gods word christian book.
The power of gods word, the new life, andrew murray. And the spirit of god was hovering over the face of the waters. Faith cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word ot christ. An unruly tongue can cause great pain and havoc, damaging lives, and grieving the heart of god. The triune god created and upholds us by his word, redeems us by renarrating our lives by his gospel, and directs us by his commands so that our words become more conformed to his word. The power of words and the wonder of god desiring god. All 6 of these helpful video sessions are available to purchase as downloadable sessions. The transforming power of the word of god sermon by john. The word of god the power that is in the word of god. The urban alternative is a christian bible teaching and resource ministry founded 39 years ago by dr.
God s power is as much at work in his providence as in his miracles. And god said, let there be light, and there was light. Hence, we must give more earnest heed to the spoken word of god emanating from genuine men of god. It was then that i heard and understood clearly that i was a sinner and as such had no right to eternity in heaven. And that this power which the prophetic word calls god. This, of course, was not the first time i had used god s words to guide my prayers, but i was reminded again of the power in praying god s words. I like in the book when she states, you dont have to feel like doing it, to do it.
Hearing the word of god with reverence and proclaiming it with faith, the sacred synod. The apostle paul gives us a glimpse of the power of god when he writes of his incomparably great power for us who believe. Tony evans has a depth to his writing style that teaches you so much more along the way. As the scriptures indicate, they can create and destroy, build and burn down, save and condemn. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. The secret power of speaking gods word by joyce meyer. This book has scripture, advice, and testimonies of. The intelligible word of the lord is the supreme means by which god makes. Winston writes that when we believe and speak words that harmonize with what god has already spoken in his word, we release a force to which everything in the universe has to adjust.
All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Isaiah tells us that just as precipitation is sure to cause plants to grow, god s word accomplishes its purposes isa. Their lives are being turned around because of the power of god s word. If all we have is theory, philosophy, theology and other intellectual arguments, we will never have a faith that changes the world. God and power are so inseparable that they are reciprocated. Buy the secret power of speaking gods word deluxe by joyce meyer isbn. Their story is one of victory over a medically hopeless situation through skillfully applying the word of god. Tony evans books list of books by author tony evans. We who follow him have the ability to recite the same powerful word that god used to bring the universe into existence. The power of god s names leader kit contains a member book, the original book on which this study is based, and two dvds that feature the dynamic video teaching of dr.
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