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For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. No creature is hidden from him, but all things are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give an account.
Hebrews 4:12-13 (CSB)
Hebrews 4:12-13 helps us clarify Bible misunderstandings and truths
Misunderstanding
1. God’s Word is NOT Powerful
Truth
1. The Word of God is DYNAMIC, It EMPOWERS me
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow.
Hebrews 4:12 (CSB)
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit- which is the word of God.
Ephesians 6:17 (CSB)
Misunderstanding
2. God’s word is NOT helpful
Truth
2. The Word of God is REVEALING, it CHANGES me
It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. No creature is hidden from him, but all thigs are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give an account.
Hebrews 4:12-13 (CSB)
Misunderstanding
3. God’s Word is NOT Relevant
Truth
3. The Word is ALIVE, it DIRECTS me
For the word of God is living and effective…
Hebrews 14:12 (CSB)