The promise of overcoming would not be given if it were impossible. The Word of God contains the same power today that it did at creation. It still creates new life where there was none. The Word of God can still become flesh and make even Laodiceans partakers of the divine nature.

The nation formed to prepare the world for the first advent of the Messiah failed to recognize its own Redeemer. The people chosen to champion religious freedom ended up in chains. Those created to be vessels of light became vassals of Satan. This tragic history is recorded for our warning today.

The power of speech reflects the image of God in humanity. Freedom of speech is the first and primal freedom because it reflects the freedom of the Creator.