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The power of Christ is a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing His divine authority, miraculous works, and transformative influence on believers. Ministers of the Gospel are called to proclaim and make known this power, as it is foundational to the Christian faith and essential for the spiritual growth and edification of the Church.

Biblical Foundation

The New Testament provides numerous accounts of Christ's power, both in His earthly ministry and His ongoing work through the Holy Spirit. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus declares, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me" (Matthew 28:18). This statement underscores His supreme power and serves as the basis for the Great Commission, where ministers are instructed to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19).

The Apostle Paul emphasizes the power of Christ in his letters, urging believers to recognize and rely on it. In Ephesians, Paul prays that the church may understand "the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe" (Ephesians 1:19). This power is the same that raised Christ from the dead, highlighting its transformative and life-giving nature.

Role of Ministers

Ministers are tasked with making known the power of Christ through preaching, teaching, and living out the Gospel. In 1 Corinthians, Paul reflects on his own ministry, stating, "My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power" (1 Corinthians 2:4). This approach ensures that faith rests not on human wisdom but on the power of God.

The power of Christ is also evident in the spiritual gifts bestowed upon the Church. In Romans, Paul writes about the various gifts given "according to the grace given us" (Romans 12:6), which are manifestations of Christ's power working through believers for the edification of the body of Christ.

Miraculous Works

The Gospels are replete with accounts of Christ's miraculous works, which serve as tangible demonstrations of His divine power. From healing the sick to calming storms, these miracles reveal His authority over creation and His compassion for humanity. In John, Jesus assures His followers, "Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these" (John 14:12). This promise empowers ministers to act boldly in faith, trusting in the continued presence and power of Christ.

Transformative Influence

The power of Christ is not limited to physical miracles but extends to the spiritual transformation of individuals and communities. In 2 Corinthians, Paul speaks of believers being transformed "into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit" (2 Corinthians 3:18). This transformation is a testament to the power of Christ at work within believers, enabling them to live holy and righteous lives.

Conclusion

Ministers are entrusted with the responsibility of making known the power of Christ, ensuring that it remains a central focus of their ministry. Through faithful proclamation and demonstration of this power, they fulfill their calling to build up the Church and advance the Kingdom of God.

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2 Peter 1:16
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
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Library

A Consecrated Ministry
... the Great Teacher, learn daily in the school of Christ. The power at God's command
is limitless, and the ... all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 34 a consecrated ministry.htm

The Unity of Revelation. 1 "Known unto God are all his Works from ...
... must we interpret the words of Christ recorded by ... apostles is part of the general
power of binding ... here and eternal life hereafter, God's ministers can only ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxxvi the unity of.htm

Laymen Called to the Field of Missions.
... Holy Ghost was poured out with such power, that three ... by holding up the hands of
Christ's ministers, and by ... the inquiry arises, In what way should laymen go ...
/.../dibble/thoughts on missions/chapter v laymen called to.htm

Christ the Support of the Tempted
... the ignorant, and esteemed to be the true ministers of Jesus ... language will make you
leave your sins and come to Christ? ... And that it lay in my power to give you ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/christ the support of the.htm

Directions How to Hear Sermons
... voice with their outward ears, but do not experience the power of it ... And if we looked
on ministers as we ought, as the sent of Jesus Christ, we should ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/directions how to hear sermons.htm

Salvation to the Jews
... God." "The gospel," he declared, "is the power of God ... fullness to the Jews, many
will accept Christ as the ... Among Christian ministers there are only a few who ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 35 salvation to the.htm

The Ministry of the New Covenant
... of holiness, of personal devotion to Christ, of enthusiasm ... in the heart, maintaining,
in Divine power, an unceasing ... The ministers are dependent on the Church. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/murray/the two covenants/chapter xvi the ministry of.htm

How Christ is the Way in General, "I am the Way. "
... on by other godly, discerning persons and ministers, as good ... justice for us, nor
have they any power over our ... the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter iii how christ is.htm

The Church as She Should Be
... but you do not admire that which evangelical ministers have adopted ... may we convince
gainsayers that there is a power in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and make ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the church as she should.htm

Christ --The Power and Wisdom of God
... the church of God should be alive at all, after the unfaithfulness of her members,
her ministers, and her ... If you want not this power of Christ, and this ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/christthe power and wisdom of.htm