The Indwelling Word —The Word That Saves
Paul told the Romans that the Gospel “is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16)
The Indwelling Word —The Word That Saves
James 1:21
“Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the Word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”
The Word of God is more than ink and paper—it is at work in us. It is not just a message to be studied, but a living power that brings salvation. James says that this implanted Word “is able to save your souls.” That means it carries the power of life itself within it.
Paul told the Romans that the Gospel “is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16) When the Word of God enters the heart, it brings the life of Christ into that heart. The same voice that said, “Let there be light,” speaks again into the darkness of the human soul and creates something new.
The Word saves because it reveals the Savior. Every page of Scripture points to Jesus—the Living Word made flesh. From Genesis to Revelation, the message is one story: God redeeming His people through His Son. To receive the Word is to receive Him.
But salvation is not a one-time moment of belief—it is a continuing work of God’s Word within us. Peter said, “You have been born again… through the living and enduring Word of God.” (1 Peter 1:23) The Word that saves is also the Word that sanctifies. It keeps cleansing, convicting, and conforming us to the image of Christ.
That is why we must not only hear the Word but let it dwell richly within us. When the Word is active in the heart, it saves us from sin’s power, from deception, from despair, and ultimately from death itself.
The world offers many substitutes for salvation—pleasure, possessions, self-improvement—but only the Word of God brings lasting change and eternal life. The same Word that once called Lazarus from the tomb now calls us out of spiritual death to walk in newness of life.
Believer, the Word implanted in you is not weak or fading. It is living and eternal. Let it do its saving work. Let it speak into every dark corner until your soul is alive.
Alive with the life of God.
