The words in the Bible cleanse us by changing us like Jesus.
Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word.
Ephesians 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
John 15:3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Psalms 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
The words in the Bible are alive.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive, and powerful, and sharper than any sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
We are born again by the Word of God which cleanses us, so we become without spot or without blemish, Holy and glorious as we continue in the word. The Holy Word reproves us, correct us, and is are instruction into righteousness to base our doctrine on.
All of the scriptures are the seeds planted in us. We become more like Jesus as we study to show ourselves approved unto God, rightly dividing the Word of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
The word engrafted means implanted so as we study the word it gets implanted in us.
James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word is able to save your souls. We are saved by hearing the word.
Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
We are born again by the word of God.
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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