Language doesn’t merely describe reality—it changes it. Words are performative, not just descriptive. This feature of human speech points to something far deeper than biology or evolution: it reflects the divine nature of the Logos.
Words That Change Lives
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A judge says "guilty" and a man loses his freedom.
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A bride and groom say "I do" and a covenant is formed.
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When a contract is signed, new obligations come into existence.
In each case, words create new realities. As one philosopher observed, speech acts are not passive—they bring new states of affairs into being.
Reflection of the Divine Word
This isn’t an accident. We’re made in the image of a God who speaks creation into being: "Let there be light." Human language reflects, in miniature, the divine Word that brings reality into existence.
It's important to note here, that this doesn’t mean that our words literally heal or curse like spells—but it does mean that they carry real power to shape lives, relationships, and even history.
Words as More Than Sounds
If words were just vibrations in air, how could they bind, heal, or transform? The creative power of words shows they are tied to deeper realities—truth, meaning, intention—that point beyond the material.
Every time we use words to create new realities, we’re echoing the divine Logos. Words don’t just prove we’re human—they point to God.
See also: Words Prove God: The Argument from Transcendental Dependence