25 Questions
What is the importance of silence in our relationship with God?
It allows us to hear God's voice more clearly
The Bible is only a historical record of God's past speeches.
False
What is the inevitable outcome of God's continuous speech?
The Bible
The second Person of the Holy Trinity is called the ______________.
Word
Match the following Bible verses with their corresponding references:
Col 1:20 = And having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; Ps 46:10 = Be still, and know that I am God; Ex 3 = The bush that was not consumed by fire
What is the result of listening to God's voice?
Life and light
What should we expect when we approach our Bible?
A living word that speaks to us
What is the author's suggestion about the universal Voice?
It is a mystery that cannot be understood
According to the author, the Voice of God is a scary Voice.
False
What is the author's explanation for the creative works of genius people?
The author suggests that genius people are haunted by the speaking Voice, laboring and striving to achieve ends which they only vaguely understand.
The blood of Jesus has covered not only the human race but all _______________________ as well.
creation
Match the following phrases with their corresponding descriptions:
It thundered = Explanation of the Voice by natural causes Falling to his knees = Response of the believing man Explaining the Voice by natural causes = Root of modern science
According to the author, faith in a risen Saviour is necessary for saving faith and peace with God.
True
What is the nature of God according to the text?
God is by nature continuously articulate
The written word of God in the Bible is alive and free.
False
What is the source of all energy in nature according to the text?
The power-filled Word of God being spoken
The Voice of God is the most powerful ______ in nature.
force
Match the following statements with the correct concepts:
The whole Bible supports the idea = God is continuously articulate God is speaking, not God spoke = God is forever seeking to speak Himself out The briefest and only satisfying cosmogony = `He spake and it was done'
What is the relationship between God's word in the Bible and God's word in the universe according to the text?
God's word in the Bible can have power only because it corresponds to God's word in the universe.
What is the Bible's description of God's creative process?
God speaking and commanding, and His word bringing creation into existence
According to the Bible, God's spoken Word is not powerful and effective.
False
What is the significance of the phrase "And God said... and it was so" in the Genesis story of creation?
This phrase indicates that God's spoken Word has the power to bring creation into existence, and that His Word is what brings order and light out of chaos and darkness.
According to Psalm 33:6, the heavens were made by the ____________ of the Lord.
word
Match the following Bible verses with their corresponding descriptions:
Psalm 33:6,9 = God's spoken Word creates the heavens and all that is in them John 1:9 = The Word of God affects the hearts of all men as light in the soul Romans 1:20 = The invisible things of God are clearly seen in creation Romans 2:15 = The work of the law is written in the hearts of all men
According to the passage, even those who have never heard of the Bible have still been preached to with sufficient clarity to remove every excuse from their hearts forever.
True
Study Notes
The Nature of God's Speech
- God is by His nature continuously articulate, seeking to speak Himself out to His creation.
- The Bible supports the idea that God is speaking, not God spoke, emphasizing God's continuous activity.
The Voice of God
- The Voice of God is alive and free, and it is the most powerful force in nature.
- It is the breath of God filling the world with living potentiality.
- The Voice of God is the only force in nature, and all energy exists because the power-filled Word is being spoken.
Creation and the Word of God
- The Bible teaches that God created the world through His spoken Word, not through physical contact (Psalm 33:6,9, Hebrews 11:3).
- The Word of God is quick and powerful, and it has creative power (Genesis 1:9).
The Universal Voice of God
- The universal Voice of God affects the hearts of all men as light in the soul.
- Even those who have never heard of the Bible have been preached to with sufficient clarity to remove every excuse from their hearts forever (Romans 1:20, 2:15).
- The universal Voice of God has ever sounded and has often troubled men even when they did not understand the source of their fears.
Human Response to the Voice of God
- Men have reacted to the Voice of God in various ways, often explaining it by natural causes or ignoring it altogether.
- Believers respond to the Voice of God with humility and worship, recognizing their limitations and acknowledging God's sovereignty.
The Voice of God in the Bible
- The Bible is the written Word of God, but it corresponds to God's spoken Word in the universe.
- The written Word is confined and limited by its physical form, but the spoken Word is alive and free.
- The present Voice of God makes the written Word all-powerful, and it is the life in the speaking words.
The Importance of Listening
- Listening to the Voice of God is crucial, but it is often neglected in modern times.
- We need to get still and wait on God, expecting to hear Him speak to us in our hearts.
- When we listen to the Voice of God, we will hear a friendly Voice that is necessary for our eternal welfare.
The Blood of Jesus Christ
- The blood of Jesus Christ has covered not only the human race but all creation as well (Colossians 1:20).
- The perfect blood of atonement secures the good will of God in all things, including the heavens and the earth.
Conclusion
- We should approach the Bible with the idea that it is not only a book that was once spoken but a book that is now speaking.
- We should expect the Bible to speak to us, and we should listen with an open heart and mind.
This quiz explores John 1:1, analyzing the concept of self-expression and communication in the nature of God and the Godhead. It delves into the significance of the term 'word' in relation to the Eternal Son.
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