Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully. Lazarus was not asleep. This faith is valid because of the existence of God himself, who can make the dead live, and speak his Word to those who are yet unborn. I imagine Peter was embarrassed. 2 Corinthians 4:13. Ezekiel 3:27. Thats right, your words can speak life and encouragement to a persons soul. It appears on the surface that your words alone are being given the ability to have mountain-moving power. Let your faith be solely in God and his word because we know that his word will accomplish the purpose for which it was sent. as it is written, I have made you the father of many nations), in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. If you dont understand that, look at Jesus. For whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. She started treating me differently. I remember having a conversation with my pastor and I was telling him about a book I was writing. All those words, spoken each and every day can only accomplish one of two things, either they build up or they tear downWhat subject are you talking about? Thats the way He works. I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. It will require constant practice to actualize its import and reap the benefits. Of course, Romans 4:17 is not remotely about the power of our words; it is about the power of God's promises and His faithfulness to keep those promises. There appears no difference between the NA28 version of Rom.4:17 with the TR Stephanus 1550, from which the KJV takes it rendering. This began to build faith in Abraham and shortly after that, Isaac - the promised child - was born. Required fields are marked *. It wasnt Gods will for Lazarus to be sick. Your promise is yours. Look at what Jesus said to Peter: And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. (Matthew 16:19). To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. 100 Bible Verses about Speak Those Things. Let me show you why you cannot interpret this scripture to mean the sickness or death was for Gods glory. Labs All Rights Reserved. 30 Scriptures About Calling Things That Be Not, Weve all been there. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. The principle of calling things that are not as though they were is the spiritual principle through which everything physical becomes manifest. Acts 4:20 KJV, "Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." Jesus Was MisunderstoodBecause of His Confession. " (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations.) TopicalBible What are you speaking over your life? So what do you say? And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. the holy writings say, `I have made you the father of many nations.' God considers Abraham to be our father. In Romans 4:17, Paul describes the faith of Abraham and provides us another example of what faith looks like. Proud member Elsewhere, Jesus taught, "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" ( Matthew 6:33, ESV ).