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Since we gain faith (rom 10:17), rebirth (1 pet 1:23), and everlasting life (john 5:24) through the Word of God, the ability to mediate the Word of God must be the primary quality of a true Manifestation of God. (110:4) see For example, if we are saved by the Word of God, then for Jesus to be our Saviour He must be able to impart the Word of God. If Jesus did impart the word of God, He would not have given us that which, according to the Bible, is essential for our salvation. He would be our saviour. The evidence that He is Saviour is the fact that He imparted the Word of God, whereby souls were saved. (110:5) All of these points show how the Word of God, which is expressed through the life and teachings of Christ, is the primary means by which Christ accomplished His purpose to "save His people from their sins" (matt 1:21) and to bring us into "everlasting life" (john 3:16). Therefore, the ability to impart the Word of God is a primary and essential characteristic, or quality, of Christ. This also suggests the preeminent nature of the Word of God and its inseparability from Christ or from anyone who is truly a Manifestation of God.
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