For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
(1 Thessalonians 2:13)
Three vital aspects of receiving the word of God.
1/ We receive the word of God - The Holy Bible
2/ We receive it as it is - The word of God
3/ That it effectually works in us