What does the Bible say about the effectual nature of God's word?
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The Bible teaches that God's word is effectual, meaning it accomplishes what He desires and always leads to the intended result of faith and salvation in those who believe.
The effectual nature of God's word is emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 2:13, where Paul states that the Word of God is received not as the word of men but as it truly is—the Word of God. This divine truth transforms believers and accomplishes God's purposes. God's word, like the rain, does not return void but fulfills its intended mission, leading to the spiritual awakening and salvation of the elect. In Isaiah 55:10-11, God promises that His word will achieve what He sends it to do, demonstrating its undeniably transformative power.
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