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Sunday, April 3, 2022

Bible Study with the Cincotti's - The Power of Life and Death - 04/03/2022


 Today's Bible Study, Authored by Arthur Cincotti. 04/03/2022

Listen to our Bible Study Discussion at: The Power of Life and Death


The Power of Life and Death

 

“For then I will restore to the peoples a pure language…” Zep. 3:9

 

Language is the uniquely human position that separates us from created animals and likens us to our Creator Who spoke the universe into existence.

 

First cause

 

In Gen. 1:3 we have the first recorded expression of language; “Then God said…

Gen. 2:19, “Adam call each living creature...”

Gen. 2:23, “Adam said

Gen. 11:1-9, God confused mans language.

         In this portion of Scripture, mans overarching proclamation was, “let us make a name for ourselves”

 

Naming is an important aspect of language in God’s economy.

         We know that many Hebrew names had a portion of God’s                   Name in their expression.

         We know that, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower             Pro. 18:10

         We know that in Rev. 19:12, “He had a name written that no             one knew except Himself.”

         We know that we shall “receive” a “new name  Rev. 2:17

 

Language is, indeed, one of our most precious gifts from God, but consider how the corruption of language has, and does cause so many problems.

         Have you ever been involved in a disagreement, verbal battle,                   argument, shouting match, or cross examination?

         Have you ever been cussed out, shouted at, or berated?

         Have you ever been the victim of sarcasm, or false accusation?

These are the weapons of language which are contrary to God’s design. James 3:10 says, “Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing, My brethren, these things ought not to be so.” But God promises to restore to us a pure language, Zep. 3:9, and Acts 2:3,4 is a sample of that.

 

Even though language employs subtleties, nuances, and gestures that can alter it’s meaning, by and large that active ingredient is words. Prov. 23:12 says, “Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge.”

 

Prophecy is a power form of language by which we may call, “those things which do not exist as thought they did.” Rm. 4:17. This is employing the creating power of the language of God, as with Ezekiel’s “dry bones”. Eze. 37:4

 

Proclamation is another powerful dynamic of language. Isa. 61:1,2, “proclaim liberty...and...the acceptable year of the LORD.”

I Cor. 11:26, speaking of the Lord’s supper, “you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.” And I Pet. 2:9,proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

 

The most important development, in God’s economy is when, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Jn. 1:14. Jesus said, “Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.” Jn. 13:50. and of the Holy Spirit, He said, “He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak” Jn. 16:13

 

We must be far more careful, and circumspect with our speech.

Prov. 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death…”

 

Paul instructs Timothy, Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” With the exception of, “longsuffering” all these are language imperatives.

Speak the Word!!!

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