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Salvation is not just a one-time event; it’s a process of growing in the Word of God. The ''Shin'' in the middle of ''יע'' teaches that salvation is linked to our love for the Word and its growth within us. Christ’s flesh, as the Word made flesh, is the means by which salvation begins and continues to grow in us. | Salvation is not just a one-time event; it’s a process of growing in the Word of God. The ''Shin'' in the middle of ''יע'' teaches that salvation is linked to our love for the Word and its growth within us. Christ’s flesh, as the Word made flesh, is the means by which salvation begins and continues to grow in us. | ||
As we open our hearts to God's Word, it grows and transforms us, bringing salvation. This ongoing process of spiritual growth shows that salvation is about continually learning from Christ and becoming closer to Him. | As we open our hearts to God's Word, it grows and transforms us, bringing salvation. This ongoing process of spiritual growth shows that salvation is about continually learning from Christ and becoming closer to Him. (See [[ Appendix 8.1: The Ongoing Process of Salvation ]] ) | ||
'''The Relationship Between the Flesh, the Word, and Salvation''' | '''The Relationship Between the Flesh, the Word, and Salvation''' | ||
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Being "saved" by loving the increase of the Word shows that salvation is deeply connected to our relationship with Christ, who is both the Word made flesh and the one who nurtures the Word within us. As we understand more of God’s truth, we continue to grow and be transformed. | Being "saved" by loving the increase of the Word shows that salvation is deeply connected to our relationship with Christ, who is both the Word made flesh and the one who nurtures the Word within us. As we understand more of God’s truth, we continue to grow and be transformed. | ||
In summary, the structure ''יע'' with ''ש'' in the middle shows that loving the increase of the Word and allowing it to grow within us is a sign of salvation. Christ’s flesh is the means by which the Word came to us and continues to grow in us, transforming us into His body. | In summary, the structure ''יע'' with ''ש'' in the middle shows that loving the increase of the Word and allowing it to grow within us is a sign of salvation. Christ’s flesh is the means by which the Word came to us and continues to grow in us, transforming us into His body. (See [[ Appendix 8.2: Christ’s Flesh and the Word’s Increase ]] ) | ||
(See [[ Appendix 8.3: The Significance of Shin in the Metaphor ]] ) | |||
(See [[ Appendix 8.4: Loving the Increase of the Word ]] ) | |||
(See [[ Apendix 8.5: The Relationship Between Christ, the Word, and Salvation ]] ]] | |||
=Discussion= | =Discussion= | ||
=== '''Salvation as a Continuous Process of Growth''' === | === '''Salvation as a Continuous Process of Growth''' === | ||
