INVISIBLE

INVISIBLE

As you can see the word invisible is used five different times in four different books of the New Testament.  It does not appear at all in the Old Testament.  If we take another related term “unseen,” we come up with a few more examples.

“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:” (Rom. 1:20).

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:” (Col. 1:15).

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:” (Col. 1:16).

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Titus 1:17).

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27).

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GOD’S PATTERN OF INSPIRATION

How has the Lord given his word to us?

How was it written down?

Other than Moses, John, and Jesus, God spoke through the mouths of his prophets.

God spoke mouth to mouth to Moses and Jesus (Num. 12:8; Deut. 18:18-19; John 12:49-50).

John was in a vision and wrote what he saw and heard (Rev. 10:4).

God spoke directly to Jesus (John 12:49-50).

Luke 1:70As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

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