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Understanding Every Word that Proceeds from the Mouth of God Through the Holy Ghost to His People: A Biblical Exploration of Divine Revelation and Spiritual Guidance.

This study explores the profound truth that God actively communicates with His people, revealing His will and providing guidance. We will delve into the nature of divine revelation, the indispensable role of the Holy Ghost in conveying God's word, and how believers can receive, discern, and live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.

1. The One God Who Speaks

1.1 God's Singular Nature and His Voice

Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5; Malachi 3:6
  • There is one God, and He is the singular source of all truth and revelation.
  • God's nature is unchanging, and so is the essence of His word.
  • His voice is authoritative and supreme, demanding our attention and obedience.

1.2 Jesus as the Embodiment of God's Word

Verses: John 1:1; John 1:14; Colossians 2:9
  • Jesus is the Word made flesh, the full and complete expression of God's revelation.
  • In Christ dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
  • To know Jesus is to know the speaking God in His ultimate manifestation.

1.3 The Consistency of God's Revelation

Verses: Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17; 2 Timothy 3:16
  • God's word is consistent throughout scripture, revealing His eternal plan and character.
  • He does not change, nor does His truth waver or contradict itself.
  • All scripture is God-breathed and profitable for understanding His voice and will.

2. The Holy Ghost: The Spirit of Revelation

2.1 The Holy Ghost as the Spirit of God

Verses: Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11
  • The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of the one God, poured out upon all flesh.
  • It is the Spirit of Christ dwelling within believers, connecting us to the divine.
  • Only through the Spirit can we truly know and comprehend the deep things of God.

2.2 The Holy Ghost as Teacher and Guide

Verses: John 14:26; John 16:13; 1 John 2:27
  • The Holy Ghost teaches us all things and brings God's words to our remembrance.
  • He guides us into all truth, revealing God's will and purpose for our lives.
  • The anointing we have received from Him abides in us, instructing us in righteousness.

2.3 Empowering Understanding and Prophecy

Verses: Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 14:3; Joel 2:28
  • The Holy Ghost empowers believers to understand and declare God's word with boldness.
  • He enables prophecy, speaking forth the mind and heart of God to His people.
  • Through the Spirit, God's people can hear and speak His divine messages and revelations.

3. Receiving and Discerning God's Word

3.1 Conditions for Hearing God's Voice

Verses: John 10:27; James 1:21; Matthew 4:4
  • God's sheep hear His voice and follow Him, recognizing His distinct call.
  • We must lay aside all filthiness and receive with meekness the engrafted word.
  • Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.

3.2 The Written Word and the Spoken Word

Verses: 2 Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21
  • The written scriptures are inspired by God and serve as the foundational standard for truth.
  • God's word is living and powerful, discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart.
  • We are not to quench the Spirit, but to test all things and hold fast to what is good and true.

3.3 Testing the Spirits and Discerning Truth

Verses: 1 John 4:1; Matthew 7:15-20; Acts 17:11
  • We must test every spirit to see if it is from God, for many false prophets have gone out.
  • False prophets are known by their fruits, not just by their words or claims.
  • Believers should diligently search the scriptures to confirm what they hear and receive.

4. Living by Every Word of God

4.1 Obedience as the Fruit of Revelation

Verses: John 14:23; James 1:22; Luke 11:28
  • If anyone loves God, they will keep His word, and God will manifest Himself to them.
  • We must be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving ourselves.
  • Blessed are those who hear the word of God and diligently keep it.

4.2 The Transformative Power of God's Word

Verses: Ephesians 5:26; Romans 12:2; Psalm 119:105
  • God's word sanctifies and cleanses us, transforming our lives from within.
  • It renews our minds, enabling us to prove God's good, acceptable, and perfect will.
  • His word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, guiding our steps.

4.3 Sharing God's Word with Others

Verses: Mark 16:15; Acts 4:31; Romans 10:14
  • Believers are commanded to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
  • When filled with the Holy Ghost, we speak the word of God with boldness and conviction.
  • How can people hear the saving message without someone preaching it to them?