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Jan 4, 2022 · No matter how weak or ill-equipped we may at times feel, we can rely on the power of God. We have the assurance that God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” (Ephesians 3:20).
- What is The Meaning of The Greek Word Dunamis in The Bible
The Greek dunamis is used 120 times in the New Testament....
- What Does The Bible Say About How Much Power Christians Possess
The Tyndale Bible Dictionary defines power as the “ability...
- Thy Will Be Done
Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will...
- Prayer
The idea that power is inherent in prayer is a very popular...
- What is Christian Discipleship
God’s goal is that we produce “much fruit” (verse 8), as...
- What is The Meaning of The Greek Word Dunamis in The Bible
Jan 14, 2024 · In summary, the power of God is a central tenet of monotheism and a recurring theme throughout the holy scriptures. An overview of biblical sources reveals God’s supremacy over all other powers, His unlimited capabilities, and demonstrations of His might through revelatory events.
Jan 15, 2019 · Luke, who wrote both the gospel that bears his name and the book of Acts, uses the word “power” (dunamis) 25x. In twenty of those twenty-five occasions it describes what God does either through Jesus (10x) or through ordinary Christians (10x).
- Introduction
- God’s Power in Creation
- God’s Power Demonstrated at The Exodus
- The Power of God in The New Testament
- God’s Power in The Lives of His Saints
- Conclusion
- If We Really Believed in The Power of God
- Additional Thoughts on The Power of God
Centuries ago, God promised Abraham and Sarah they would have a son through whose offspring the world would be blessed. But there were problems. Abraham and Sarah were getting on in years, and Sarah was barren. When told she would be the mother of Abraham’s child, the child of promise, Sarah laughed. In response to her laughter, God spoke these wor...
The earliest manifestation of God’s power is seen in the creation of the world in which we live: 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse (Romans 1:20). Throughout Scripture, the creation ...
After having first displayed His power at creation, God’s second great demonstration of power is seen at the Exodus, 1 And afterward Moses and Aaron came and said to Pharaoh, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘Let My people go that they may celebrate a feast to Me in the wilderness.’” 2 But Pharaoh said,“Who is the LORD that I should obey His...
Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Messiah included the fact of His power. He was called the “Mighty God” (Isaiah 9:6). At the time Messiah’s birth was announced to Mary, she was told this miraculous virgin birth would take place by the power of God: 34 And Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 And the angel...
God is omnipotent whether we believe it or not. But it is vitally important that we do believe He is omnipotent. An individual’s grasp of the power of God will transform his thinking and his actions. Consider these illustrations of the way God’s power transformed the lives of several men in the Bible. First, let us turn our attention to Abraham. He...
No one who takes the Bible seriously can deny the power of God. God is omnipotent; He is all-powerful. This truth transformed the lives of men in the past, and it can transform our lives today. Allow me to suggest several ways the power of God intersects our lives today. (1) The first thing we should do, in light of the power of God, is to fear, ho...
We would come to Him in prayer first
If we really believed God is omnipotent, we would come to Him in prayer first, not as a last resort after having tried every other means and failed. We would forsake trusting in the idols of our day and trust in Him. We would humbly acknowledge that all the blessings we have are a gift of His grace and the result of the working of His power. Our prayers would be filled with praise and thanksgiving, seeing God as the Source of every blessing. We would be filled with faith and hope, knowing tha...
We would not give so much credit to Satan
If we really understood the power of God, we would not give so much credit to Satan. We would not look at Satan as though he and God were closely matched rivals who have battled for centuries. We would not dare suppose that in the end God will barely defeat this one who is our deadly foe. We would realize that God is the Creator, and Satan is but a creature. We would know that God’s power is infinite, while Satan’s is finite. We would not minimize Satan’s power, but neither would we overstate...
We would not believe the lies of the “good-life gospeleers”
If we really understood and believed in the power of God, we would not believe the lies of the “good-life gospeleers,” those hucksters who line their own pockets by assuring donors that God is standing by with all His power, eager to do their bidding. They lay claim on God’s power by “faith,” by claiming certain possessions like money and healing. “God doesn’t want us to suffer,” they say, “but to prosper.” If they really believed in God’s power, they would know God’s power can just as well s...
What the New Testament Teaches About the Power of God
(1) Creation is a witness to God’s power (Romans 1:20). (2) The gospel is powerful; the power of God can save and radically change men (Romans 1:16). (3) Saints are saved, kept, and constantly empowered for life and ministry by the power of God (Romans 15:13, 18-19; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 6:4; Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 1:11, 29). (4) The resurrection of Christ, and subsequently of every Christian, is through the power of God (Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:43). (5) Even the unbelief and rebellion...
What God’s Power Enables Him To Do
(1) All power belongs to God—“Thine is the power. . .” (Matthew 6:13). (2) He can therefore do all things (Matthew 19:26; Mark 14:36). (3) Nothing is impossible for God (Luke 1:34-37). (4) He is able to do what He has purposed (Job 42:1-2; Isaiah 14:27). (5) He is able to do what He has promised (Romans 4:21). (6) He is able to judge because He can save and destroy (James 4:12). (7) He is able to destroy the body and soul in hell (Matthew 10:28). (8) He is able to forgive sins (Matthew 9:6)....
How Is The Power of God Exercised or Demonstrated?
(1) In weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10; 13:4). (2) In simplicity and clarity, rather than human sophistication and persuasion (1 Corinthians 1 and 2 Corinthians 2:14-17; 4:1-6). (3) In a simple proclamation of the gospel (Romans 1:16). (4) By the exercise of spiritual gifts (Ephesians 3:7). (5) By prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21). (6) By dying daily and thus being conformed to Christ’s death (Philippians 3:10). 22 What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, e...
Jul 17, 2024 · God wants us to “grow in the grace and knowledge” of Him (2 Peter 3:18). He invites us to seek His wisdom and even provides us with the perfect resource to find it. For within the pages of His Word, God delights in revealing Himself to us.The Bible contai...
Mar 24, 2022 · When we speak of God’s omnipotence, we’re discussing God’s limitless power to live out His unchanging character and make good on His promises. In other words, His omnipotence is contained in and expressed through His righteousness, love, mercy, truth, and grace.
Oct 3, 2024 · God’s power is defined as His omnipotence, which encompasses His ability to create, sustain, and redeem. Key biblical references illustrate this power, including creation in Genesis 1:1 and redemption in Romans 1:16.
