'Word of the Lord' in the Bible

But the word of the Lord [the good news about salvation through Christ] continued to grow and spread [increasing in effectiveness].

And so the word of the Lord [regarding salvation] was being spread through the entire region.

But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and with many others also continued teaching and proclaiming the good news, the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].

And they spoke the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ] to him and to all who were in his house.

This continued for two years, so that all the inhabitants of [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor], Jews as well as Greeks, heard the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].

So the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ] was growing greatly and prevailing.

Did the word of the Lord originate from you [Corinthians], or has it come to you only [so that you know best what God requires]?

Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you;

But the word of the Lord endures forever.”And this is the word [the good news of salvation] which was preached to you.