July 5, 2026 4:00 am
The concept of the Word of Life is rooted in Philippians 2, emphasizing the person and work of Jesus Christ, Creator, Lord, and King. As ministers of Christ, we are responsible for holding forth the Word of Life, which involves being well-versed in the written word and shining the light of the glorious gospel of salvation by grace.
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Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. The Word of Life. Holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain. Philippians 2.16. The Bible is always the best commentary on itself.
Especially when the word or phrase is not frequent. In this case, the word of life is only used twice and might be interpreted in various ways without this qualifier. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life. In the context of Philippians 2, the emphasis is obviously on the person and work of our Lord Jesus. We who bear His name are His sons and are charged with the responsibility of being lights to a world that is steeped in darkness.
The light that we shine is the word of life, and that is, according to the scriptures, the person and work of Jesus Christ. Thus the word of life must certainly involve who Christ is, Creator, Lord, Incarnate Word, King, as well as the glorious gospel of salvation by grace. Charged with the responsibility of holding forth the Word of life, we are to be the ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Thus, we should be well versed in the written word, since Jesus specifically said, Search the Scriptures, they are they which testify of me. Ultimately, of course, our light comes from the light.
Since we have been delivered from the power of darkness by our Lord's substitutionary atonement, we, who were sometimes darkness, are now light in the Lord, walk as children of light. Ephesians five eight. Uh If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit ICR.
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