But he does that through the Word. "Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way" (Ps. 119:104).
8. He might quicken us.
But he does that through the Word. "This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me" (Ps. 119: 50).
9. He might save us.
But he does that through the Word. "Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word which is able to save your souls" (Jas. 1:21).
10. He might sanctify us.
But he does this through the Word. "Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth" (John 17:17).
11. He might purify us.
But he does that through the Word. "Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently" (1 Pet. 1:22).
12. He might cleanse us.