In the context of the Bible, the term "demonstration" often refers to the manifestation or exhibition of God's power, wisdom, and character through various means. This can include miracles, signs, wonders, and the lives of believers who embody the teachings of Christ. The concept of demonstration is integral to understanding how God reveals Himself to humanity and how believers are called to live out their faith.

Divine Demonstration

1. Miracles and Signs: Throughout the Scriptures, God demonstrates His power and authority through miraculous events. These acts serve as evidence of His sovereignty and as a means to authenticate His messengers. In the Old Testament, the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12) and the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) are prime examples of God's power demonstrated to deliver His people. In the New Testament, Jesus performed numerous miracles, such as healing the sick and raising the dead, to demonstrate His divine nature and authority (e.g., Matthew 9:6, John 11:43-44).

2. The Cross and Resurrection: The ultimate demonstration of God's love and justice is found in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 states, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The resurrection is a powerful demonstration of victory over sin and death, affirming Jesus' identity as the Son of God (Romans 1:4).

3. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in demonstrating God's presence and power in the lives of believers. 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." The Spirit empowers believers to live out their faith and bear witness to the truth of the Gospel.

Human Demonstration

1. Faith in Action: Believers are called to demonstrate their faith through their actions. James 2:18 emphasizes this by stating, "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." The lives of Christians should reflect the teachings of Christ, serving as a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel.

2. Love and Service: Jesus taught that love is the greatest commandment and the defining characteristic of His followers. In John 13:35 , He says, "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." Demonstrating love through service and compassion is a tangible expression of faith and a powerful witness to the world.

3. Perseverance and Suffering: The endurance of believers in the face of trials and persecution serves as a demonstration of their hope and trust in God. Romans 5:3-4 states, "Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Such perseverance is a testament to the sustaining grace of God.

Conclusion

The concept of demonstration in the Bible encompasses both divine acts and human responses. Through miracles, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the lives of believers, God's power and character are made evident to the world. Believers are called to live in a way that visibly reflects their faith, serving as a demonstration of the Gospel's transformative power.1. (n.) The act of demonstrating; an exhibition; proof; especially, proof beyond the possibility of doubt; indubitable evidence, to the senses or reason.

2. (n.) An expression, as of the feelings, by outward signs; a manifestation; a show.

3. (n.) The exhibition and explanation of a dissection or other anatomical preparation.

4. (n.) (Mil.) a decisive exhibition of force, or a movement indicating an attack.

5. (n.) The act of proving by the syllogistic process, or the proof itself.

6. (n.) A course of reasoning showing that a certain result is a necessary consequence of assumed premises; -- these premises being definitions, axioms, and previously established propositions.

585. apodeixis -- a showing off, demonstration
... a showing off, demonstration. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apodeixis
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-od'-ike-sis) Short Definition: demonstration ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/585.htm - 6k

1732. endeixis -- a pointing out or indication, a proof
... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: endeixis Phonetic Spelling:
(en'-dike-sis) Short Definition: a showing, proof, demonstration, sign Definition ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1732.htm - 7k

4266. proginomai -- to happen before
... This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He
passed over the sins (4266 ); 26 for the demonstration, I say, of His ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4266.htm - 7k

1730. endeigma -- an indication, a proof
... Cognate: 1730 (a neuter noun) -- A plain (undeniable) demonstration or display which
is conspicuously , ie as a token of that is adequate (persuasive ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1730.htm - 6k

The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching
The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching. <. The Demonstration of the
Apostolic Preaching Iren??us. Table of Contents. Title Page. PREFACE. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/irenaeus/the demonstration of the apostolic preaching/

Demonstration xxii. --Of Death and the Latter Times.
... Demonstration XXII."Of Death and the Latter Times. ... And after Love, I have written
of Fasting, in its demonstration also along with its works. ...
/.../aphrahat/aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration xxii of death and the.htm

The Judges Said: He Has Given Demonstration Enough of the Origin ...
... 33 The judges said: He has given demonstration enough of the origin of
the devil.? The judges said: He has given demonstration ...
/.../the acts of the disputation with the heresiarch manes/33 the judges said he.htm

Demonstration Defined.
... Chapter III."Demonstration Defined. ... Now, not only demonstration and belief and
knowledge, but foreknowledge also, are used in a twofold manner. ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter iii demonstration defined.htm

Demonstration vi. --Of Monks.
... Demonstration VI."Of Monks. 1. Expedient is the word that I speak and worthy
of acceptance:"Let us now awake from our sleep, [825 ...
/.../aphrahat/aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration vi of monks.htm

Demonstration x. --Of Pastors.
... Demonstration X."Of Pastors. 1. Pastors are set over the flock, and give
the sheep the food of life. Whosoever is watchful, and ...
/.../aphrahat/aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration x of pastors.htm

Demonstration xxi. --Of Persecution.
... Demonstration XXI."Of Persecution. 1. I have heard a reproach, which has
greatly vexed me. The unclean (the heathen) say, that ...
/.../aphrahat/aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration xxi of persecution.htm

Demonstration v. --Of Wars.
... Demonstration V."Of Wars. 1. This reflection has befallen me at this time
concerning the shaking that is to take place at this ...
/.../aphrahat/aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration v of wars.htm

Demonstration viii. --Of the Resurrection of the Dead.
... Demonstration VIII."Of the Resurrection of the Dead. 1. At all times
controversies arise on this matter, how the dead shall rise ...
/.../aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration viii of the resurrection of.htm

Moreover, to Give a Fuller Demonstration of this Point...
... Life and Works of Rufinus with Jerome's Apology Against Rufinus. Various. 5. Moreover,
to give a fuller demonstration of this point? [2829] Revelation 1:5 ...
/.../5 moreover to give a.htm

Demonstration (5 Occurrences)
...Demonstration (5 Occurrences). John 16:8 And having come, he will bring demonstration
to the world, of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: (DBY). ...
/d/demonstration.htm - 8k

Backslide
... power down to the slaying of the firstborn, found in the 2nd part (compare Exodus
2:23-7:7). In part 3, the infatuation of Pharaoh and the demonstration of the ...
/b/backslide.htm - 88k

Kol
... Moses and the prophets; for at Sinai the voice of God was part of a larger theophany,
while for the prophets it was the resultant inward demonstration of the ...
/k/kol.htm - 10k

Unpunished (24 Occurrences)
... Romans 3:25 whom God set forth to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his
blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of ...
/u/unpunished.htm - 13k

Oppose (29 Occurrences)
... Philippians 1:28 and not frightened in anything by the opposers, which is to them
a demonstration of destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God ...
/o/oppose.htm - 15k

Opposers (3 Occurrences)
... Philippians 1:28 and not frightened in anything by the opposers, which is to them
a demonstration of destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God; (DBY ...
/o/opposers.htm - 7k

Forbearance (9 Occurrences)
... Romans 3:25 whom God set forth to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his
blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of ...
/f/forbearance.htm - 10k

Rigorous (2 Occurrences)
... no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; as, a rigorous officer of justice;
a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration. ...
/r/rigorous.htm - 7k

Enticing (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of
man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: (KJV WBS). ...
/e/enticing.htm - 8k

Expiation (9 Occurrences)
... Romans 3:25 whom God set forth to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his
blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of ...
/e/expiation.htm - 11k

What is ultimate reconciliation? | GotQuestions.org

Why did the Prophet Elisha curse the “youths” for making fun of his baldness (2 Kings 2:23-24)? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Aaron in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Demonstration: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus