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Definition and Context:
The term "effectively" refers to the ability to produce a desired or intended result. In a biblical context, it often relates to how God's will is accomplished through His people, His Word, and His Spirit. Effectiveness in the Christian life is seen as aligning one's actions with God's purposes and relying on His strength and wisdom.

Biblical Examples:

1. God's Word:
The Bible emphasizes the power and effectiveness of God's Word. In Isaiah 55:11 , it is written, "so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it." This verse highlights the certainty and effectiveness of God's Word in achieving His purposes.

2. Prayer:
The effectiveness of prayer is a recurring theme in Scripture. James 5:16 states, "The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail." This underscores the belief that prayer, when offered in faith and righteousness, is a powerful and effective tool for bringing about God's will.

3. Faith and Works:
The relationship between faith and works is another area where effectiveness is discussed. James 2:17 says, "So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead." This passage teaches that faith must be accompanied by action to be effective, illustrating the principle that true faith manifests in deeds.

4. Spiritual Gifts:
The Apostle Paul speaks of the effective use of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12:7 , he writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." This indicates that spiritual gifts are given to believers to be used effectively for the edification of the church.

5. The Armor of God:
Ephesians 6:10-18 describes the armor of God, which believers are to put on to stand effectively against the schemes of the devil. Verse 11 states, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This passage emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and reliance on God's strength for effective spiritual warfare.

The Role of the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in enabling believers to live effectively for God. Acts 1:8 records Jesus' promise, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The empowerment of the Holy Spirit is essential for effective witness and ministry.

Christian Living:
Living effectively as a Christian involves walking in obedience to God's commands and being fruitful in every good work. Colossians 1:10 encourages believers to "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God." This verse highlights the importance of a life that reflects God's character and purposes.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not use the term "effectively" explicitly, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will, utilizing His resources, and relying on His power to achieve His purposes.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(adv.) With effect; powerfully; completely; thoroughly.
Greek
1360. dioti -- on the very account that, because, inasmuch as
... conjunction, derived from 1223 , "through" and 3754 , "because") -- properly,
"because-through," functioning as an emphatic "" ("" which effectively links to ...
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4883. sunarmologeo -- to fit together
... 4883 (from 4862 , "joined closely "; , "a joint"; and 719 , "reason") -- properly,
(joined); together to efficiently and effectively function. ...
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1303. diatithemi -- to place separately, ie dispose of by a will
... 1303 (from 1223 , "through, thoroughly," which intensifies 5087 , "to place, arrange")
-- properly, (carefully) arrange which effectively accomplishes the ...
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1291. diastello -- to set apart, fig. to distinguish, to charge ...
... 1291 (from 1223 , "through, thorough," which intensifies 4724 , "send") -- properly,
send through (effectively divide), referring to giving an -- ie that is . ...
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1625. ektrepho -- to bring up to maturity, to nourish
... 1625 () suggests "effectively nourish, nurture" (sustain, Eph 5:29) -- or "nourish
(up) to " (J. Thayer), ie to, raise (train up, , Eph 6:4). ...
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1246. diakatelegchomai -- to confute completely
... Transliteration: diakatelegchomai Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ak-at-el-eng'-khom-ahee)
Short Definition: I utterly refute Definition: I effectively (utterly) refute ...
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Library

But the More Laboriously and Effectively this Blessed Hermit...
... A TRANSLATION OF THE LEGENDA IN THE OFFICE PREPARED FOR THE BLESSED HERMIT RICHARD
LECTION VII. But the more laboriously and effectively this blessed hermit? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/lection vii but the more.htm

Whether Charity Can Decrease?
... It follows, therefore, that if charity decrease, the cause of this decrease
must be sin either effectively or by way of merit. But ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether charity can decrease.htm

Whether Pride is a Special Sin?
... Reply to Objection 2: A man may sometimes commit a sin effectively, but not affectively;
thus he who, in ignorance, slays his father, is a parricide effectively ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether pride is a special.htm

Whether this is the Proper Form for the Consecration of the Bread ...
... of things, and it is the same which operates in this consecration, yet each in
different fashion: because here it operates effectively and sacramentally, that ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether this is the proper.htm

Practical Methods of Studying the Old Testament
... In order effectively to apply the truths of the Old Testament to life, it is also
necessary to regard the point of view of the individual to be taught. ...
/.../xv practical methods of studying.htm

The Real Nature and Purpose of the Old Testament
... of God because it faithfully records and interprets the most important events in
the early religious history of man, and simply and effectively presents God's ...
/.../the origin and permanent value of the old testament/ii the real nature and.htm

Prayer Essential to God
... of the Word and the progress of the Church were dependent in a preeminent sense
upon their "giving themselves to prayer." God could effectively work through ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/i prayer essential to god.htm

The Church and Other Rural Agencies
... when it has encouraged their organization in a local way and has continued to give
them its moral support so long as they render effectively the service for ...
/.../vogt/church cooperation in community life/chapter ix the church and.htm

Whether the Form of this Sacrament Is: "I Absolve Thee"?
... the priest in baptizing anyone, declares by deed and word that the person is washed
inwardly, and this not only significatively but also effectively, so also ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the form of this.htm

Modern Revivals.
... The idea seems to be that the Holy Spirit is not effectively present in the regular
and ordinary services of the sanctuary; that He came to the Church as a ...
/.../the way of salvation in the lutheran church/chapter xxiv modern revivals.htm

Thesaurus
Effectively (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) With effect; powerfully; completely; thoroughly.
Multi-Version Concordance Effectively (1 Occurrence). ...
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Effective (4 Occurrences)

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Judicial (2 Occurrences)
... vividly bring out the baneful effect of bribery-a magistrate otherwise upright and
honest-open-eyed and wise-may be unconsciously yet effectively influenced in ...
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Features (3 Occurrences)
... term much used by Old Testament writers is South or Negeb, which embraces the
southernmost portion of the promised land, and was never effectively occupied by ...
/f/features.htm - 12k

Effects (6 Occurrences)

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Parable (52 Occurrences)
... 2. Histotical Data: Although Christ employed the parable as a means of inculcating
His message more extensively and more effectively than any other teacher, He ...
/p/parable.htm - 38k

Chicken
... years BC That would allow sufficient time for them to increase and spread until
they would be well known and common enough to be used effectively in the ...
/c/chicken.htm - 10k

Coast (70 Occurrences)
... seacoast is but seldom mentioned arises naturally from the fact that, while the
promised land extended to the sea, the coast was never effectively occupied by ...
/c/coast.htm - 31k

Habaziniah (1 Occurrence)
... Their loyalty to the commands of Jonadab was effectively used by Jeremiah in
an appeal to the people of Judah to obey the words of Yahweh. ...
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Thessalonica (8 Occurrences)
... 3:8). Paul, the great missionary strategist, must have seen that from no other center
could Macedonia be permeated with the gospel so effectively as from ...
/t/thessalonica.htm - 25k

Resources
What did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the True Vine” (John 15:1)? | GotQuestions.org

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Effectively (1 Occurrence)

Acts 14:1
It happened in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.
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