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The power of Christ, particularly in His incarnation as man, is a profound aspect of Christian theology that underscores the relationship between Jesus and God the Father. This power, while inherent in His divine nature, is also depicted as being granted by the Father during His earthly ministry. This dynamic is essential for understanding the dual nature of Christ as both fully God and fully man.

Divine Authority and Mission

In the Gospel of John, Jesus frequently emphasizes that His authority and power are derived from the Father. John 5:19 states, "Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does." This passage highlights the intimate relationship and unity between the Father and the Son, where Jesus' actions on earth are a direct reflection of the Father's will.

Dependence on the Father

The dependence of Christ on the Father is further illustrated in John 5:30 : "I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear, and My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me." Here, Jesus acknowledges that His power and authority are not exercised independently but are in complete harmony with the Father's will. This submission to the Father’s will is a key aspect of His earthly ministry and mission.

Miracles and Works

The miracles performed by Jesus are also attributed to the power given by the Father. In John 14:10 , Jesus explains, "Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works." This passage indicates that the miraculous works of Christ are a testament to the Father’s power working through Him, affirming His divine mission and identity.

Resurrection Power

The ultimate demonstration of the power of Christ as man, given by the Father, is seen in His resurrection. In Acts 2:24 , Peter declares, "But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for Him to be held in its clutches." The resurrection is the pinnacle of divine power, affirming Jesus' victory over sin and death, and is attributed to the Father’s action.

Authority to Forgive Sins

Jesus’ authority to forgive sins, a divine prerogative, is another aspect of His power from the Father. In Mark 2:10 , Jesus asserts, "But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." This authority, while exercised by Jesus, is understood within the context of His divine mission and the power bestowed upon Him by the Father.

Conclusion

The power of Christ as man, derived from the Father, is a central theme in the New Testament. It reflects the unity and cooperation between the Father and the Son, emphasizing Jesus' role as the obedient servant who fulfills the divine plan of salvation. Through His miracles, teachings, and resurrection, Jesus manifests the Father's power, providing a model of perfect submission and divine authority.

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Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
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The Sinner's Need of Christ
... man in his weakness and helplessness with the Source of infinite power. ... And the only
way to God is Christ. ... the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/steps to christ/chapter 2 the sinners need.htm

Dead with Christ.
... slain." Beloved brother, your Boaz, your Christ, your all-sufficient Saviour, is
a Man of whom ... If we are to experience the full power of what Christ can do ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/the masters indwelling/ix dead with christ.htm

Christ, the Great Teacher
... Jesus Christ recognized this desire of man to know his standing with God and
He proclaimed not only the power, but the Fatherhood of God. ...
/.../sell/studies in the life of the christian/study i christ the great.htm

The Attractive Power of God
... by the heavenly Father with the might of His divine power. ... we should know that before
our Lord Jesus Christ was born ... draw them with the cords of a man." It was ...
/.../eckhart/meister eckharts sermons/i the attractive power of.htm

Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life
... OF CHRIST, AS THE LIFE, WHICH IS UNDER THE PREVAILING POWER OF UNBELIEF ... HOW SHALL
ONE MAKE USE OF CHRIST AS THE LIFE, WHEN ... NO MAN COMETH TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME ...
//christianbookshelf.org/brown/christ the way the truth and the life/

Names of God and of Christ, their Meaning and Power.
... Names of God and of Christ, their meaning and power. ... and arranged all things by Him,
is called Christ, in reference ... For He was made man also, as we before said ...
/.../the second apology of justin for the christians/chapter vi names of god and.htm

Christ
... that man in Christ is the archetype of God and God in Christ the archetype of man. ...
reason about him, are touched by his love, held by his power, and filled ...
//christianbookshelf.org/haldeman/christ christianity and the bible/christ.htm

God's Love for Man
... Through transgression the sons of man become subjects of ... are placed where, through
connection with Christ, they may ... The thought has a subduing power upon the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/steps to christ/chapter 1 gods love for.htm

The Sermon that the Reverend Father in Christ
... it, but all your care is, that no lay man do read ... which I would so gladly have, that
is, power so to ... God, your souls' health, and the edifying of Christ's body ...
/.../sermons on the card and other discourses/the sermon that the reverend.htm

The Man Christ Jesus
... But what help will mine be unless the Divine Spirit be with me, that the word spoken
may be with power? II. ... Christ Jesus is the second man, the Lord from ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the man christ jesus.htm