FSM POWER IN THE WORD with PASTOR DALE L. FOSTER -12/10/2025

F.S.M. BIBLE STUDY GUIDE

◊ GOD put His trust in:

1. His Spirit
* In the Old Testament the Spirit fell.
* In the New Testament the Spirit filled.

 ● Being filled with the Spirit signifies:
* Divine Empowerment:
* Boldness & Witness:
* Spiritual Transformation:
*Equipping for Service:

[Seven 7 – Gifts of the Spirit] (Isaiah 11:2)
● Wisdom:
To judge rightly, to see things from GOD’S perspective.
● Understanding:
To grasp deeper spiritual truths.
● Counsel (Right Judgment):
To make wise decisions in daily life.
● Fortitude (Courage):
To stand firm in faith despite challenges.
● Knowledge:
To know GOD and His will.
● Piety (Reverence):
To worship GOD with a loving heart.
● Fear of the Lord (Wonder/Awe):
To be in awe of GOD’S majesty and avoid sin.

   2. His Word
● Jesus is the Word of GOD means He is the physical
manifestation and ultimate revelation of GOD to
humanity
● This title signifies that in Jesus GOD has fully communicated
* who HE is
* what HE is like
* and what HE intends

[The nature of GOD’S word]
Eternal and unfailing:
GOD’S word is permanent and will not pass away, and
its truth is everlasting.
Truthful and flawless:
the word of GOD is true and flawless, unlike earthly
things that fade.
Living and active:
the word is living and active, sharp enough to discern
the deepest thoughts and intentions of the heart.
The power of GOD:
The word is seen as a source of spiritual power,
bringing life and transforming those who hear it.

[Functions and importance of GOD’S Word]
Guidance and illumination:
providing guidance and direction. (Ps. 119:105)
Teaching and correction: (2 Tim 3:16-17) 
for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training
in righteousness.
Spiritual purity and sanctification: (John 17:17) 
By keeping GOD’S word, believers can stay pure and
are sanctified by His truth.
Source of faith: (Rom 10:17)
Faith comes from hearing the word of GOD.

     3. His Breath