Words are wonderful things. They allow us to communicate thoughts and ideas with a precision and detail that would be difficult or impossible with only pictures or simple gestures. Imagine, for example, trying to explain the gospel using only pictures!

Although we can have greater precision or detail in using words, there is still the potential for ambiguity. We can take it for granted, but our use of words relies – among other things – on the speaker and the hearer attaching the same meaning to the words that are used.

Take, for example, speaking with non-Christians about faith.

A SENSE OF IDENTITY, Steve Voorwinde, 09-11-3

Text: 1 Peter 1:13-2:12

Introduction