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The concept of the unlimited power of Christ is a central tenet in Christian theology, reflecting His divine nature and authority. This power is evident throughout the New Testament and is foundational to understanding the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Divine Authority and Creation

The Gospel of John opens with a profound declaration of Christ's divine authority: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). This passage establishes Christ as the eternal Word, coexistent with God, and active in creation. John 1:3 further emphasizes His creative power: "Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made." This underscores the belief that Christ's power is not limited by time or space, as He is the agent of creation itself.

Miracles and Healing

The Gospels are replete with accounts of Christ's miraculous works, which demonstrate His power over nature, illness, and even death. In Matthew 8:26-27, Jesus calms a storm with a command, leaving His disciples in awe: "The men were amazed and asked, 'What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!'" His ability to heal the sick and raise the dead, as seen in the healing of Jairus's daughter (Mark 5:41-42) and the raising of Lazarus (John 11:43-44), further attests to His unlimited power.

Authority Over Sin and Forgiveness

Christ's power extends beyond the physical realm to the spiritual, as He possesses the authority to forgive sins. In Mark 2:5-12, Jesus heals a paralytic and declares, "Son, your sins are forgiven." When questioned by the scribes, He responds by demonstrating His authority: "But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." (Mark 2:10). This authority is a testament to His divine nature and His role as the Savior.

Victory Over Death

The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of His unlimited power. In John 10:17-18, Jesus declares, "The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again." His victory over death is a cornerstone of Christian faith, affirming His power over the grave and His promise of eternal life to believers.

Sovereign Rule and Eternal Kingdom

Christ's power is also evident in His sovereign rule and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. In Matthew 28:18, following His resurrection, Jesus proclaims, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me." This declaration affirms His supreme authority over all creation and His role as the King of kings. The Book of Revelation further depicts Christ's ultimate victory and reign: "He will rule them with an iron scepter" (Revelation 19:15).

Intercession and Sustaining Power

The Epistle to the Hebrews highlights Christ's ongoing intercessory role and sustaining power: "He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them" (Hebrews 7:25). This underscores His continuous involvement in the lives of believers, providing strength and guidance through His unlimited power.

The unlimited power of Christ is a profound and multifaceted doctrine, encompassing His authority over creation, His miraculous works, His victory over sin and death, and His eternal reign. This power is a source of hope and assurance for believers, affirming the divine nature and redemptive mission of Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.
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Christ's Kingly Office
... Well may he be called King of kings,' for he has an unlimited power. The power
of other kings is limited, but Christ's power is unlimited. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/5 christs kingly office.htm

Whatsoever Ye Will
... To avail ourselves of the unlimited prayer promises, we must be ... In Christ are hid
all the treasures men around us ... command to save them, and the power will come ...
/.../the true vine meditations for a month on john 151-16/whatsoever ye will.htm

Article xxviii (xiv): of Ecclesiastical Power.
... namely, concerning the special command [not a free, unlimited order and power, but
a ... For Christ wishes to assure us, as was necessary, that we should ...
/.../the apology of the augsburg confession/part 36 article xxviii xiv .htm

The Power of Feeble Faith
... Me, put away thy false notion of healing power residing in My ... to the measure of the
gift of Christ'"with no limitation but His own unlimited fulness; on ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the power of feeble faith.htm

The Life that Can Pray
... claim the Father's promises, even as Christ did, only ... prayer only with a view to
power in intercession ... The unlimited devotion of the branch-life to fruitbearing ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter v the life that.htm

The Last Discourses of Christ - the Prayer of Consecration.
... Unlimited power of working by faith and of praying in faith is qualified by obedience ...
which compasseth all things in the obedience of love to Christ, and can ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xi the last discourses.htm

Prayer and Faith
... "All power," He declared, "is ... Nothing can be clearer, more distinct, more unlimited
both in ... and extent, than the exhortation and urgency of Christ, "Have faith ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bounds/the necessity of prayer/i prayer and faith.htm

Christ Stills the Storm on the Lake of Galilee.
... to their fate - not from want of sympathy, but of power. ... be a vague, undefined belief
in the unlimited possibility of all in connection with the Christ. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxiv christ stills the.htm

The Sum and Substance of all Theology
... of my text: "And him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." Here we have
the richness, the fulness, the unlimited extent of the power of Christ to save ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/the sum and substance of.htm

Agency of Evil Spirits.
... saw that they did not possess unlimited control, and they understood that if Christ's
mission should be ... lion, and defiantly exhibited his power over the ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /31 agency of evil spirits.htm