'The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart...'
The word in Paul's statement above refers to
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In Paul's statement, the word refers to faith. Paul is referring to the message of faith that they have heard, that is, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and how it is not far from them, but is very near, in their hearts and on their lips. Paul is emphasizing the accessibility and availability of the message of faith to the people, and how it is something that can be embraced and confessed readily.