The concept of "demonstrates" in the Bible often relates to the manifestation or clear exhibition of God's attributes, actions, or the faith of individuals. This term is not always explicitly used in the text, but the idea is prevalent throughout Scripture, illustrating God's nature and the response of His people.

God's Demonstration of Love and Power

One of the most profound demonstrations of God's love is found in Romans 5:8, which states, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This verse highlights the sacrificial nature of God's love, shown through the atoning death of Jesus Christ. The act of Christ's crucifixion is the ultimate demonstration of divine love and grace, underscoring the depth of God's commitment to humanity.

In the Old Testament, God's power and faithfulness are demonstrated through His mighty acts and miracles. For instance, the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22) is a powerful demonstration of God's deliverance and protection for the Israelites. Similarly, the provision of manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16:14-15) showcases God's ability to provide for His people in miraculous ways.

Demonstrations of Faith

The Bible also records numerous instances where individuals demonstrate their faith through actions. Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Faith Hall of Fame," provides examples of such demonstrations. For instance, by faith, Noah built the ark (Hebrews 11:7), and Abraham was willing to offer Isaac as a sacrifice (Hebrews 11:17). These acts are demonstrations of trust and obedience to God's commands, serving as models for believers.

James 2:18 further emphasizes the relationship between faith and action: "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." This passage underscores the idea that genuine faith is demonstrated through works, reflecting an active and living faith.

Demonstrations of the Spirit

The New Testament also speaks of the Holy Spirit's role in demonstrating God's power and presence. In 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Paul writes, "My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power." Here, the demonstration of the Spirit's power is essential for authenticating the gospel message and ensuring that faith is rooted in divine power rather than human eloquence.

Demonstrations of Righteousness and Justice

God's righteousness and justice are also demonstrated throughout Scripture. Psalm 103:6 declares, "The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed." This verse reflects God's commitment to justice and His active role in defending the oppressed. The prophetic books, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, frequently call for justice and righteousness, demonstrating God's concern for moral integrity and social justice.

In summary, the concept of "demonstrates" in the Bible encompasses God's revelation of His character and actions, the faithful response of His people, and the active work of the Holy Spirit. These demonstrations serve to reveal God's nature, affirm the truth of the gospel, and guide believers in their walk of faith.4921. sunistemi and sunistano -- to commend, establish, stand near ...
... to commend, establish, stand near, consist NASB Word Usage commend (3), commended
(1), commending (3), commends (2), demonstrated (1), demonstrates (2), formed ...
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1731. endeiknumi -- to indicate (by word or act), to prove
... 1731 (from 1722 "in," which intensifies 1166 , "show") -- properly, to make
fully evident, showing which demonstrates something as . ...
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1012. boule -- counsel
... This level of God's (1012 ) demonstrates He is of history, ie always in charge!
[1012 () is more than God's immutable plan of physical circumstances. ...
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559. amar -- to utter, say
... to say (1), commands (3), consider (1), continued (2), decided (2), declare* (1),
declared (2), declared* (1), declares (1), demonstrates (1), designate (1 ...
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The Completeness of the Bible Demonstrates Its Divine Perfection
... Chapter Ten The Completeness of the Bible Demonstrates its Divine Perfection. The
antiquity of the Scriptures argues against their completeness. ...
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After Saying a Few Words About Tobit He Demonstrates that Raguel ...
... Book III. Chapter XVI. After saying a few words about Tobit he demonstrates
that Raguel surpassed the philosophers in? After saying ...
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Gregory Again Discusses the Generation of the Only-Begotten, and ...
... Gregory again discusses the generation of the Only-Begotten, and other different
modes of generation, material and immaterial, and nobly demonstrates that the ...
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He Shows the Falsehood of Eunomius' Calumnious Charge that the ...
... Section 4. He shows the falsehood of Eunomius' calumnious charge that the great
Basil had said that "man was emptied to become man," and demonstrates that the ...
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Practical Observations.
... revealed to thee the risen Lord. 5. THE RESURRECTION."(1) It demonstrates
that Christ is the Son of God. If he could not conquer death ...
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Folly of the Arguments Derived by the Heretics from Numbers ...
... 1. This very thing, too, still further demonstrates their opinion false, and their
fictitious system untenable, that they endeavour to bring forward proofs of ...
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Introductory. --The Subject of this Treatise: the Humiliation And
... 2. For the more He is mocked among the unbelieving, the more witness does He give
of His own Godhead; inasmuch as He not only Himself demonstrates as possible ...
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Comparative Lateness of Heresies. Marcion's Heresy Some Personal ...
... expositions and acknowledged [2169] emendations, makes these changes on the express
ground of previous faultiness, and therefore demonstrates the difference ...
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Further Remarks Upon St. Paul's Teaching.
... Similarly, too, in sending a rescript on (the subject of) divorce, he demonstrates
that some had been thinking over that also, chiefly because withal they did ...
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Faith an Assurance and a Proof.
... boldness in the Christian warfare, trust, character, confidence, all three derive
their being and vitality from faith, as it demonstrates the existence of the ...
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Demonstrates (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Demonstrates (3 Occurrences). Romans 3:5 But if our
unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will we say? ...
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Inspiration (4 Occurrences)
... The testimony of the sacred writers themselves abundantly demonstrates this truth;
and if they are infallible as teachers of doctrine, then the doctrine of ...
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Demonstrated (2 Occurrences)

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Demonstrating (3 Occurrences)

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Pastoral
... record; that is, it brings the narrative to a certain point, and then breaks off,
evidently for the reason which Sir WM Ramsay demonstrates, that Luke meant to ...
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Canonicity
... untrustworthy. The Levitical element in 1, 2 Chronicles demonstrates its pictures
of David and his successors to be distorted and false. ...
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Consist (7 Occurrences)
... adjective), such that (whatever the mystery, which leaves the fact no less certain)
the man who believes on Him, ie (as Romans 4 fully demonstrates) relies on ...
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Romans (8 Occurrences)
... adjective), such that (whatever the mystery, which leaves the fact no less certain)
the man who believes on Him, ie (as Romans 4 fully demonstrates) relies on ...
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Epistles (2 Occurrences)
... record; that is, it brings the narrative to a certain point, and then breaks off,
evidently for the reason which Sir WM Ramsay demonstrates, that Luke meant to ...
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