Below are a few selected scriptures from the NIV Bible that put forth the uniqueness, importance, and power of the inspired Word of God that is in the Bible. Yes, the Bible is unique in that it contains the very words of God. It proclaims that Jesus came from heaven as the Son of God and spoke the very words of God to us. That is why one of Jesus’ names is “the Word” with the W of Word capitalized proclaiming that He is God. Jesus also said that “[T]he Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.” in John 12:49-50 and we have four accounts of it. John 6:68 declares about Jesus that “You have the words of eternal life.” Jesus also called the Scriptures “the word of God” in Matthew 15:6, Mark 7:13, and John 10:35.
Therefore, all of the Scriptures contain the Word of God. Romans 3:2 states that the scriptures of the Old Testament are “the very words of God.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 states that Paul spoke “the word of God.” Paul then took this word of God and put it into what would become almost half of the books of the New Testament. The fact that the Bible contains the Word of God because the writers of it were inspired by God can actually be proven to be true. For this, see “It can Be Proven that the Bible Contains the Inspired Word of God” in this section of WORSHIPPING WITH GOD’S WORD.
Hebrews 4:12 states that “the word of God is alive and active” and can even penetrate into a person’s soul and spirit. Yes, when the Word of God gets into a person, it can positively change their life in many wonderful ways when they apply it to it. This is brought out in the next part of this section of WORSHIPPING WITH GOD’S WORD in “The Beneficial Impact the Scriptures Can Have in Your People’s Lives.”
Some of the scriptures that are listed below are incomplete and will have this indicated by an asterisk after their references.
31 “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless . . . .” 2 Samuel 22:31*
6 And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times. Psalm 12:6
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. 11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Psalm 19:7-8, 9b-11*
89 Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Psalm 119:89
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. Psalm 119:152
160 All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. Psalm 119:160
8 “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8
10 “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:10-11
29 “Is not my word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29
11 He [Jesus] replied, “[T]he knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you . . . .” Matthew 13:11*
35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” Matthew 24:35 and Mark 13:31 and Luke 21:33
24 Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?” Mark 12:24
10 He [Jesus] said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you . . . .” Luke 8:10*
45 “It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ ” John 6:45a*
63 “The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.” John 6:63b*
68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68
49 “I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. 50 I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.” John 12:49-50
17 “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17
37 Jesus answered, “. . . . [T]he reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” John 18:37bcd*
16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16
12 [T]he law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good. Romans 7:12*
13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
24 “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, 25 but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you. 1 Peter 1:24-25
20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20-21