1 Thessalonians 2:13 NIV

1 Peter 1:23 niv
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

1 Peter 1:25 niv
    but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you.

1 Peter 2:2 niv
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

Hebrews 4:12 niv
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Romans 10:17 niv
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.