Logos & Rhema
Word of God Defined
Logos
Logos, or the word of God, is all 31,173 verses
of the Bible and all the subjects contained
therein. It is everything God has left recorded in
the Bible for our spiritual instruction – the whole
counsel of God. Logos is defined as the subject
matter, teaching, topic, doctrine, and overview
of God’s plan for the human race.
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly in all wisdom, teaching and
admonishing one another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your
hearts to the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for
us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and
be glorified, just as it is with you,
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and
powerful, and sharper than any two-edged
sword, piercing even to the division of soul and
spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a
discerner of the thoughts and intents of the
heart.
False Teaching about Logos
1. Logos isn’t powerful
Pastor Don’s response: Show me chapter
and verse. “Traditions of men make the
word of God of none effect.”(Matthew 15:6)
2. You can only claim a scripture if God
makes it Rhema by special leading. In other
words, it is not Rhema unless God
supernaturally quickens you.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness,
2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in
Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of
God through us.
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Rhema
Rhema is one verse of scripture, it is the
confessed word, the creative word, a single
promise, utterance, phrase, command, or
isolated affirmation. Logos is the Bible in its
entirety; Rhema is the Bible by special
application. Logos is the general word, Rhema,
the specific word.
John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words
abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and
it shall be done for you.
Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing,
and hearing by the word of God.
Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God;
Practical ways to make it Rhema
1. Meditate on and speak it out loud until it
comes alive in you and a part of your life.
2. Keep a logos to Rhema list. Deposit
scriptures in your heart that the Holy Spirit
can use.
3. If you find a scripture that relates to your
situation, use it. If you have a need find a
scripture that fulfills that need.
4. Be lead by the Holy Spirit and open to
scriptures he may quicken to you.
5. Don’t try to believe for anything beyond
what is promised in scripture.