There is also the belief that the spoken word has more power than the written word, but there is no biblical basis for such a belief. Through these avenues, the Christian experiences God’s direct leading. Some believe that the direct words of God to the individual can also be imparted through the words of others, such as a preacher in a worship service or a friend who counsels them. They believe they should be guided by the Holy Spirit through inner feelings, impressions and experiences. Some charismatics view rhema as the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking to them at the present moment. Luke 5:5 (NASB) 5 “Simon answered and said, “Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but I will do as You say and let down the nets.”Īcts 11:16 (NASB) 16 “And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’”Ĭharismatic and non-charismatic Christians have different views regarding rhema and how it should be understood. Luke 3:2 (NASB) 2 “In the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.” Luke 1:38 (NASB) 38 “And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord may it be done to me according to your word. Examples are found in Luke 1:38 Luke 3:2 Luke 5:5 and Acts 11:16. Rhema literally means an utterance (individually, collectively or specifically). The second Greek word translated “word” is rhema, which refers to the spoken word. Hebrews 4:12 (NASB) 12 “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Philippians 2:16 (NASB) 16 “Holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.” Luke 8:11 (NASB) 11 “Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God.” John 1:1 (NASB) 1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Logos is found in John 1:1 Luke 8:11 Philippians 2:16 Hebrews 4:12 and other verses. The first, logos, refers principally to the total inspired Word of God and to Jesus, who is the living Word. There are two primary Greek words that describe Scripture which are translated “word” in the New Testament.
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