Message Notes

THE PLACE OF THE WORD OF GOD

1. To generate faith

2. To grow faith

3. To produce fruitfulness

THE NATURE OF GOD’S WORD
(Hebrews 4:12)

1. It is living

2. It is powerful

3. It is sharper than any two-edged sword

4. It is able to divide

a) Soul/ spirit

b) Joints/ marrow

5. It is able to discern

a) Thoughts

b) Intents of the heart

EFFECTIVELY

1. No creature hidden from God’s sight (Hebrews 4:13)

2. All things are naked and open to God (Hebrews 4:13b)

ACCOUNTABILITY

1. We are accountable to God (Hebrews 4:13c)

2. We are held accountable to God’s word

3. Clear statement about accountability
God requires an account of the past (Ecclesiastes 3:15)

4. Parables of Christ about accountability

a) Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

b) Parable of the Minas (Pounds) (Luke 19:11-27)