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NASB | Luke 1:3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 1:3 it seemed fitting for me as well, [and so I have decided] after having carefully searched out and investigated all the events accurately, from the very beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus; [Acts 1:1] |
Bible Question: I'm not really clear on this topic of the word vs. the Word. Could you define each one for me? Thanks and God bless. |
Bible Answer: Hi Rowdy, I have said that we need to distinguish between the word of God and the Word. The Bible, the Scriptures, are often referred to as The Word. However, we know that John tells us that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The Bible is not flesh, it is papyrus or paper. The Word, Jesus (who is God), became flesh. So there is the confusion of the Word, the Bible, and the Word, that is, Jesus. For me, there is less confusion when we speak of the word of God, for then we know that we are speaking about the Bible. When we speak of the Word of God, we should know that we are speaking of Jesus, for that is His name. Revelation 19:13, "And He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood; and His name is called The Word of God." From the heart, Ray |