{"id":7961,"date":"2018-10-15T14:04:30","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T19:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vnsalvation.org\/?p=7961"},"modified":"2019-12-05T22:21:47","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T22:21:47","slug":"logos-and-rhema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/logos-and-rhema\/","title":{"rendered":"Logos and Rhema"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Word of God<\/h3>\n

There are two primary Greek words that describe Scripture which are translated word<\/em> in the New Testament. The first,\u00a0logos<\/em>, refers principally to the total inspired Word of God<\/strong> and to Jesus, Who is the living Logos<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Biblical Examples of Logos<\/em><\/h4>\n

The following passages of Scripture give examples of the logos<\/em> of God:<\/p>\n

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  • \u201cIn the beginning was the Word <\/em>[logos], and the Word <\/em>[logos] was with God, and the Word <\/em>[logos] was God\u201d<\/em> (John 1:1).<\/li>\n
  • \u201cThe seed is the word <\/em>[logos] of God\u201d<\/em> (Luke 8:11).<\/li>\n
  • \u201cHolding forth the word <\/em>[logos] of life\u201d<\/em> (Philippians 2:16).<\/li>\n
  • \u201cStudy to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word<\/em>[logos] of truth\u201d<\/em> (II Timothy 2:15).<\/li>\n
  • \u201cFor the word <\/em>[logos] of God is quick, and powerful\u201d<\/em> (Hebrews 4:12).<\/li>\n
  • \u201cBeing born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word <\/em>[logos] of God, which liveth and abideth forever\u201d<\/em> (I Peter 1:23).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Rhema<\/em>\u2014The Spoken Word<\/h3>\n

    The second primary Greek word that describes Scripture is rhema<\/em>, which refers to a word that is spoken and means \u201can utterance.\u201d A rhema is a verse or portion of Scripture that the Holy Spirit brings to our attention with application to a current situation or need for direction.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Every word of God is inspired, and \u201call scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness\u201d<\/em> (II Timothy 3:16). It is the Holy Spirit Who illuminates particular Scriptures for application in a daily walk with the Lord.<\/p>\n

    The words of Jesus are significant on this point. \u201cMan shall not live by bread alone, but by every word <\/em>[rhema] that proceedeth out of the mouth of God\u201d<\/em> (Matthew 4:4). Jesus also stated, \u201cThe words <\/em>[rhema] that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life\u201d<\/em> (John 6:63).<\/p>\n

    When God gives a rhema for us to act upon, He often confirms<\/strong> it by a second rhema, that \u201cin the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word <\/em>[rhema] be established\u201d<\/em> (II Corinthians 13:1).<\/p>\n

    Biblical Insights Into Rhema<\/em>s<\/h4>\n

    The following passages of Scripture provide insight into the rhema<\/em>s of God:<\/p>\n

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    • \u201cSo then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word <\/em>[rhema] of God\u201d<\/em> (Romans 10:17).<\/li>\n
    • \u201cAnd take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word <\/em>[rhema] of God\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians 6:17).<\/li>\n
    • \u201cHusbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word <\/em>[rhema]\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians 5:25\u201326).<\/li>\n
    • \u201cIf ye abide in me, and my words <\/em>[rhema] abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you\u201d<\/em> (John 15:7).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Biblical Examples of Rhema<\/em>s<\/h4>\n

      The following passages of Scripture give examples of the rhema<\/em>s of God:<\/p>\n

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      • When Jesus told Peter to cast the fishing nets on the other side of the boat, Peter answered, \u201cMaster, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word <\/em>[rhema] I will let down the net\u201d<\/em> (Luke 5:5).<\/li>\n
      • When the angel told Mary that she would have a child, \u201cMary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word <\/em>[rhema]\u201d<\/em> (Luke 1:38).<\/li>\n
      • Simeon recalled the promise that he would see Christ before he died: \u201cNow lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word <\/em>[rhema]\u201d<\/em> (Luke 2:29).<\/li>\n
      • God gave John the message he was to preach as a forerunner to Christ: \u201cThe word <\/em>[rhema] of God came unto John\u201d<\/em>(Luke 3:2).<\/li>\n
      • God reminded Peter of His Word: \u201cThen remembered I the word <\/em>[rhema] of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost\u201d<\/em> (Acts 11:16).<\/li>\n
      • Jesus told Peter he would deny Him. \u201cPeter remembered the word <\/em>[rhema] of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice\u201d<\/em> (Matthew 26:75).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        How do I \u201cget\u201d a rhema<\/em>?<\/h3>\n

        In the regular course of our daily reading of God\u2019s Word (logos<\/em>), we need to ask God to speak to us through His Word and give us insight into it<\/strong>. The Holy Spirit can cause certain passages to stand out with significant meaning or application for our lives. These are the rhema<\/em>s of Scripture and should become a part of our daily thoughts and actions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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