Topical Encyclopedia The concept of "demonstrated" in the Bible often relates to the manifestation or clear evidence of God's power, love, and truth through actions, events, or teachings. This term is not explicitly used in the Berean Standard Bible , but the idea is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating how God reveals Himself and His purposes to humanity.Divine Power and Authority One of the most profound demonstrations of God's power is found in the creation narrative. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This act of creation is a demonstration of God's omnipotence and sovereignty over all things. Throughout the Old Testament, God's power is further demonstrated through miraculous events, such as the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22) and the fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:20). In the New Testament, Jesus Christ's ministry is a continuous demonstration of divine authority. His miracles, such as healing the sick (Matthew 8:16-17), raising the dead (John 11:43-44), and calming the storm (Mark 4:39), serve as evidence of His divine nature and the coming of God's kingdom. In John 14:11, Jesus Himself says, "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves." God's Love and Grace The ultimate demonstration of God's love is found in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 declares, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This act of grace is the cornerstone of Christian faith, showing God's willingness to redeem humanity through the sacrifice of His Son. The Apostle Paul often speaks of the demonstration of God's love and grace in his letters. In Ephesians 2:8-9, he writes, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." This passage highlights that salvation is a demonstration of God's unmerited favor towards humanity. Faith and Works The relationship between faith and works is another area where demonstration is key. James 2:18 states, "But someone will say, 'You have faith and I have deeds.' Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds." Here, James emphasizes that genuine faith is demonstrated through actions, reflecting a life transformed by belief in Christ. The Holy Spirit The presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers is a demonstration of God's ongoing activity in the world. In Acts 2:4, the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is a powerful demonstration of God's promise and the birth of the Church. The gifts and fruits of the Spirit, as described in 1 Corinthians 12 and Galatians 5:22-23, are further evidence of the Spirit's work in believers' lives. Conclusion Throughout the Bible, the concept of "demonstrated" is integral to understanding how God reveals Himself and His purposes. Whether through acts of creation, miracles, the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, or the work of the Holy Spirit, God's actions provide clear evidence of His power, love, and truth. Greek 4921. sunistemi and sunistano -- to commend, establish, stand near ... ... Definition to commend, establish, stand near, consist NASB Word Usage commend (3), commended (1), commending (3), commends (2), demonstrated (1), demonstrates ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4921.htm - 8k 2320. theotes -- deity Library Whether it Can be Demonstrated that God Exists? Internal Evidence Demonstrated to be the Very Reverse of ... Internal Evidence Demonstrated to be the Very Reverse of ... Whether Christ Should have Demonstrated the Truth of his ... The Soul's Corporeality Demonstrated Out of the Gospels. Whether God's Existence Can be Demonstrated Whether those Things that are of Faith Can be an Object of Science ... Here are Two Most Important and Fundamental Truths Fully ... The Omnipotence of the Son of God, Demonstrated on the Authority ... The Absurdity of the Supposed Vacuum and Defect of the Heretics is ... Thesaurus Demonstrated (2 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Demonstrated (2 Occurrences). ... In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be pure in the matter. (WEB NAS). ... /d/demonstrated.htm - 7k Demonstrate (5 Occurrences) Ascension (1 Occurrence) Wrong (391 Occurrences) Vengeance (63 Occurrences) Zeal (45 Occurrences) Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences) Longing (40 Occurrences) Guiltless (29 Occurrences) Godly (50 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean to have reverence for God? | GotQuestions.orgWhat are the Stations of the Cross and what can we learn from them? | GotQuestions.org What is the meaning of sackcloth and ashes? | GotQuestions.org Demonstrated: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Demonstrated (2 Occurrences)2 Corinthians 7:11 2 Corinthians 13:7 Subtopics Related Terms |
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