Definition and Importance: Communication is the act of conveying information, thoughts, and feelings between individuals or groups. In the biblical context, communication is a vital aspect of human relationships and divine interaction. It encompasses spoken and written words, non-verbal signals, and the transmission of God's Word to humanity.

Biblical Foundations: The Bible underscores the significance of communication from the very beginning. In Genesis, God communicates with Adam and Eve, establishing a relationship with them through His spoken word (Genesis 1:28-30). The power of God's word is further emphasized in creation, as He speaks the universe into existence (Genesis 1:3).

Divine Communication: Throughout Scripture, God communicates with His people in various ways, including direct speech, dreams, visions, and through prophets. Hebrews 1:1-2 states, "On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son." This highlights the ultimate communication of God through Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh (John 1:14).

Human Communication: The Bible provides guidance on how humans should communicate with one another. Ephesians 4:29 instructs, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." This verse emphasizes the importance of edifying speech that reflects Christian values.

The Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in communication, guiding believers into all truth (John 16:13) and helping them to communicate effectively. Acts 2 describes the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit enabled the apostles to speak in various tongues, allowing them to communicate the gospel to people of different languages.

Prayer as Communication: Prayer is a fundamental form of communication with God. Philippians 4:6 encourages believers, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Through prayer, believers express their needs, gratitude, and worship, maintaining a personal relationship with God.

The Tongue and Its Power: The Bible acknowledges the power of the tongue in communication. James 3:5-6 warns, "So too the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body." This passage highlights the potential for both good and harm in spoken words.

Wisdom in Communication: Proverbs offers numerous insights into wise communication. Proverbs 15:1 states, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." This wisdom literature emphasizes the value of thoughtful and measured speech in maintaining peace and understanding.

The Gospel and Communication: The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) underscores the importance of communication in spreading the gospel. Believers are called to communicate the message of salvation to all nations, teaching and baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion: Communication, as depicted in the Bible, is a multifaceted concept that involves divine-human interaction, interpersonal relationships, and the dissemination of the gospel. It is a powerful tool that, when used in accordance with biblical principles, can edify, instruct, and bring glory to God.1. (n.) The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.

2. (n.) Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence.

3. (n.) Association; company.

4. (n.) Means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection.

5. (n.) That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.

6. (n.) Participation in the Lord's supper.

7. (n.) A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you.

COMMUNE; COMMUNICATE; COMMUNICATION

ko-mun', komun'-i-kat, ko-mu-ni-ka'-shun: To commune is to converse confidentially and sympathetically. It is represented in both Hebrew and Greek by several words literally signifying to speak (compare Luke 6:11, dialaleo; also Luke 22:4 Acts 24:26, homileo). To communicate is to impart something to another, so that it becomes common to giver and receiver. In 1 Timothy 6:18, "willing to communicate" (the Revised Version, margin "sympathize"), represents a single word koinonikoi, and refers to the habit of sharing with others either sympathy or property. the Revised Version (British and American) gives "companionships" for homiliai in 1 Corinthians 15:33 (the King James Version "communications").

See also COMMUNION.

3657. homilia -- company, association
... communication. From homilos; companionship ("homily"), ie (by implication) intercourse --
communication. see GREEK homilos. (omiliai) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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3056. logos -- a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a ...
... [3056 () is a common term (used 330 times in the NT) with regards to a person
sharing a message (discourse, "communication-speech"). ...
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148. aischrologia -- abusive language
... filthy communication, obscene speech. From aischros and logos; vile conversation --
filthy communication. see GREEK aischros. see GREEK logos. ...
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312. anaggello -- to bring back word, announce
... 312 (from 303 , ", completing a " and, "declare") -- properly, all the way, ie --
declaring a thought (communication) that shows it has cleared (gone through ...
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3051. logion -- a saying, an oracle
... a saying, an oracle. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: logion Phonetic
Spelling: (log'-ee-on) Short Definition: divine communication Definition: plur ...
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7879. siach -- complaint, musing
... talk (1). babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk.
From siyach; a contemplation; by implication, an utterance ...
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The Communication of the Divine Life the Highest Miracle. --John ...
... CHAPTER V. THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST. Section 96. The Communication of the
Divine Life the highest Miracle."John, xiv., 12. Finally ...
/.../section 96 the communication of.htm

Particulars of the Alleged Communication to a Montanist Sister.
... Chapter IX."Particulars of the Alleged Communication to a Montanist Sister.
When we aver that the soul has a body of a quality ...
/.../tertullian/a treatise on the soul/chapter ix particulars of the alleged.htm

Of Communication with Excommunicated Persons (Three Articles)
... OF COMMUNICATION WITH EXCOMMUNICATED PERSONS (THREE ARTICLES). We must now
consider communication with those who are excommunicated. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/of communication with excommunicated persons.htm

Love, Goodness, and Communication of Good, is the Immutable Glory ...
... Address 191: Love, goodness, and communication of good, is the immutable
glory and perfection of the divine? Love, goodness, and ...
/.../address 191 0 0 love goodness and.htm

The Self-Communication of God
... ECKHART'S SERMONS V THE SELF-COMMUNICATION OF GOD. THE SELF-COMMUNICATION
OF GOD St John 14:23.""If a man love me, he will keep ...
/.../eckhart/meister eckharts sermons/v the self-communication of god.htm

The Apostles did in all Cases Teach the Whole Truth to the Whole ...
... Chapter XXVI."The Apostles Did in All Cases Teach the Whole Truth to the Whole Church
No Reservation, Nor Partial Communication to Favourite Friends. ...
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Concerning the Manner of the Mutual Communication .
... Book III. Chapter IV."Concerning the manner of the Mutual Communication .
Now we have often said already that essence is one thing ...
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This State of Prayer not one of Idleness, but of Noble Action ...
... THIS STATE OF PRAYER NOT ONE OF IDLENESS, BUT OF NOBLE ACTION, WROUGHT BY THE SPIRIT
OF GOD, AND IN DEPENDENCE UPON HIM"THE COMMUNICATION OF HIS LIFE AND ...
/.../a short method of prayer and spiritual torrents/chapter xvi this state of.htm

An Extravagant Way of Accounting for the Communication of the ...
... Chapter XXV."An Extravagant Way of Accounting for the Communication of the Spiritual
Nature to Man It Was Furtively Managed by Achamoth, Through the ...
/.../tertullian/against the valentinians/chapter xxv an extravagant way of.htm

Verse 1. Let Him Kiss Me with the Kisses of his Mouth.
... Essential union and the kiss of His mouth is the spiritual marriage, where there
is a union of essence with essence, and a communication of substance"where ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/verse 1 let him kiss.htm

Communication (8 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox;
communication of a secret. ... COMMUNE; COMMUNICATE; COMMUNICATION. ...
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Organ (6 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A medium of communication between one person or body and another; as, the
secretary of state is the organ of communication between the government and a ...
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Open (586 Occurrences)
... door, window, road, etc.; also, to enclosed structures or objects; as, open houses,
boxes, baskets, bottles, etc.; also, to means of communication or approach ...
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Tarsus (5 Occurrences)
... Gates, a narrow gorge which Tarsian enterprise and engineering skill had widened
so as to make it a wagon road, the chief highway of communication and trade ...
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Message (222 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Any notice, word, or communication, written
or verbal, sent from one person to another. 2. (n.) Hence ...
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Address (8 Occurrences)
... 6. (v.) To direct speech to; to make a communication to, whether spoken or written;
to apply to by words, as by a speech, petition, etc., to speak to; to accost ...
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Lachish (22 Occurrences)
... He lays waste." This letter shows that "the communication by tablets in cuneiform
script was not only usual in writing to Egypt, but in the internal ...
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Dreamer (4 Occurrences)
... Daniel, whether by extraordinary intellectual insight or by Divine communication,
was able by his interpretation and its moral to set before the king a ...
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Dream (82 Occurrences)
... Daniel, whether by extraordinary intellectual insight or by Divine communication,
was able by his interpretation and its moral to set before the king a ...
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Consist (7 Occurrences)
... We can only suggest some possibilities as follows: (1) A good opportunity for safe
communication was offered by the deaconess Phoebe's proposed visit to the ...
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