Jesus Christ: The Living Word of God
In the New Testament, especially in the Gospel of John, Jesus is identified as "the Word" (Greek: Logos).
Divine Essence: John 1:1 states, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God". This indicates that Jesus embodies God's message and is divine, part of the triune Godhead.Embodiment of Revelation: Jesus is considered the perfect and final revelation of God to humanity. The author of Hebrews writes that God "has spoken to us by his Son" (Hebrews 1:2).Creator and Sustainer: The "Word" was the agent through whom all things were created, and by whom the universe is sustained (John 1:3; Hebrews 1:3). The Bible: The Written Word of God
The
Holy Scriptures
(both the Old and New Testaments) are consistently referred to as the Word of God, as they are divinely inspired and the primary way God has communicated His will and character to humanity.
God-Breathed: All Scripture is described as "breathed out by God" and is useful for teaching, correcting, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16–17).Authoritative and True: The Bible is considered the ultimate standard of truth, unchanging and infallible. Jesus affirmed the authority of the written Scriptures, often using the phrase "It is written" when teaching or resisting temptation.Living and Active: Hebrews 4:12 describes the written Word as "living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword," able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Other Meanings of "Word of God"
The phrase "word of God" is also used in the Bible to refer to:
God's Decrees: The powerful, creative pronouncements by which God spoke the universe into existence (Genesis 1:3; Psalm 33:6).Prophetic Utterances: The specific messages that God spoke through His prophets to the people of Israel (Jeremiah 1:7).The Gospel Message: The message of salvation through Jesus Christ, which is preached and heard (Romans 10:17). Ultimately, these different aspects are interconnected: the written Word (Scripture) points to the living Word (Jesus Christ), who is the perfect embodiment and executor of God's entire message and plan.
1. The Word of God = God’s Spoken Message
Often “Word of God” refers to God speaking—His commands, promises, prophecies, and teachings.
Examples:
Genesis 1 – God speaks creation into existence (“God said…”).The prophets (“The word of the LORD came to…”).Hebrews 4:12 – “The word of God is living and active…”Here, it means God communicating His will.
2. The Word of God = Scripture
The Bible often calls itself the Word of God because it is considered the written record of God’s revelation.
Examples:
2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed…”Psalm 119 – God’s written word is praised as truth and guidance.Jesus quoting Scripture as authoritative (e.g., Matthew 4:4).Here, it means the written Scriptures inspired by God.
3. The Word of God = Jesus Christ
In the New Testament—especially John’s writings—“the Word” (Logos) refers to Jesus Himself.
Examples:
John 1:1, 1:14 – “In the beginning was the Word… and the Word became flesh.”Revelation 19:13 – Jesus is called “The Word of God.”Here, “Word” means that Jesus is God’s ultimate self-revelation—God expressed in a person.
Summary
According to the Bible, the “Word of God” can mean:
- God’s spoken revelation
- God’s written revelation (Scripture)
- Jesus Christ, the living Word
These three meanings are connected:
God speaks → His words are recorded in Scripture → Jesus is the fullest expression of that Word.If you want, I can also explain:
The difference between logos and rhemaHow different Christian traditions interpret “Word of God”Relevant biblical verses for each meaning
