69. It can be seen from this that spirit and life are present only in the Word, which makes possible a conjunction with the Lord and affiliation with angels. As the Lord teaches:

The words that I speak to you are spirit and life. (John 6:63)

The water that I shall give (you) will become...a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life. (John 4:14)

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)

...labor...for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of man will give you.... (John 6:27)