Doctrine of God, The (A Theology of Lordship) by John M. Frame

Author:John M. Frame
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-01-26T02:29:00+00:00

(Cf. also Ps. 148:5; Prov. 8:22-30;4 John 1:1-3, 10; Heh. 1:2; 11:3; 2 Peter 3:5-7.)

God's word also directs the course of providence. God not only brings the world out of nothing by his word, but also commands its course of action after that 22; 8:22). So,

((.'f. Job 37:12;5 Pss. 18:15; 29:3-9; 148:6-7; Matt. 8:26-27; Heh. 1:3; 2 Peter 3:5-7.)

The word is living (Heb. 4:12), and active also in judgment (e.g., Gen. 3:17-19; 6:7; 11:6-7) and in grace. It is his word that heals, saves, and delivers us. Note the emphasis on the word when Jesus heals the centurion's son in Luke (cf. Ps. 107:20). Scripture describes God's saving acts as words of God, speeches of God. Salvation begins when God speaks his decree before time. He executes that decree by sending the living Word, Jesus (John 1:1-14; 1 John 1:1-3). He draws us to himself by the word of effectual calling (Isa. 43:1; see chap. 4) and by the gospel. Paul says:

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