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Originally Posted by awareness
This thread is to determine just what "the word" means. I'm hoping someone(s) can give is a clear definition and meaning.
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The simplest and most general definition is that the word of God reveals the mind of God.
The Bible as the written word of God would be the covenant between God and man involving a number of promises God makes to man in exchange for man obeying God.
Obviously the word of God that reveals God's mind could be to many peoples in various times and places regardless of His covenant. Not ruling out God speaking to everyone and anyone in a multitude of ways. However, the Bible says that we need confirmation that it is in fact God speaking and that He does that with signs (think Moses speaking to Pharaoh), wonders (think donkey talking to Balaam), prophecies, etc.
However, the best sign is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead which is why Hebrews says that God now speaks to us in the Son.