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2. {{bgw|Matthew 13:23}} | 2. {{bgw|Matthew 13:23}} | ||
:*"But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."* | :*"But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."* | ||
:- Jesus explains the parable of the sower, where the | :- Jesus explains the parable of the sower, where the Christ as the Word of God, produces an increase bringing forth fruit of the Spirit, and multiplying the harvest. | ||
3. {{bgw|John 15:7-8}} | 3. {{bgw|John 15:7-8}} | ||
:*"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."* | :*"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."* | ||
:- Jesus teaches that His words remain in believers, leading to the bearing of much fruit. This increase reflects the power and effectiveness of God's word when it is received and lived out. | :- Jesus teaches that His words and Spirit remain in believers, leading to the bearing of much fruit. This increase reflects the power and effectiveness of God's word when it is received and lived out. | ||
4. {{bgw|Luke 8:15}} | 4. {{bgw|Luke 8:15}} | ||
:*"But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop."* | :*"But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop."* | ||
:- Similar to the parable in Matthew, this verse shows that God's word, when accepted and nurtured in a good heart, produces an increase, demonstrating that God's word is effective and fruitful. | :- Similar to the parable in Matthew, this verse shows that God's word (Christ), when accepted and nurtured in a good heart, produces an increase, demonstrating that God's word is effective and fruitful. | ||
5. {{bgw|1 Peter 1:23-25}} | 5. {{bgw|1 Peter 1:23-25}} | ||
:*"For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. For, 'All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.' And this is the word that was preached to you."* | :*"For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. For, 'All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.' And this is the word that was preached to you."* | ||
:- Peter contrasts the perishable nature of human life with the enduring and eternal word of God. God's word is imperishable, and | :- Peter contrasts the perishable nature of human life with the enduring and eternal word of God (Christ). God's word is imperishable, and he produces eternal results, continuing to grow and multiply. | ||
6. {{bgw|Romans 10:17}} | 6. {{bgw|Romans 10:17}} | ||
:*"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ."* | :*"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ."* | ||
:- This verse highlights how God's word produces faith in the hearts of those who hear | :- This verse highlights how God's word (Christ) produces faith in the hearts of those who hear him. The word has an increasing effect on the lives of those who receive him, leading to spiritual growth and transformation. | ||
== '''Conclusion''' == | == '''Conclusion''' == | ||
