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The concept of the "Power of God" is a central theme throughout the Bible, manifesting in various forms and through different agents. This power is often delivered by God Himself, His Spirit, His Word, and through His chosen servants, including prophets, apostles, and ultimately, Jesus Christ.

God Himself

The power of God is first and foremost delivered by God Himself, as seen in the creation narrative. Genesis 1:1-3 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth... And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light." Here, God's power is evident in His ability to create ex nihilo, or out of nothing, by His spoken word.

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a significant agent through whom God's power is delivered. In the Old Testament, the Spirit of God empowers individuals for specific tasks. For example, in Judges 14:6 , "The Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat." This passage illustrates how the Spirit empowers Samson with supernatural strength.

In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit continues to be a conduit of God's power. Acts 1:8 records Jesus' promise to His disciples: "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 Holy Spirit empowers believers for witness and service.

The Word of God

The Word of God is another means by which His power is delivered. Hebrews 4:12 declares, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword." The power of God's Word is transformative, able to penetrate the human heart and effect change.

Prophets and Apostles

Throughout biblical history, God has delivered His power through prophets and apostles. In the Old Testament, prophets like Elijah and Elisha performed miracles by God's power. In 1 Kings 18:38 , Elijah calls down fire from heaven: "Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench."

In the New Testament, the apostles are endowed with power to perform miracles as a testament to the truth of the Gospel. Acts 3:6-7 recounts Peter healing a lame man: "But Peter said, 'Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!' Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong."

Jesus Christ

The ultimate delivery of God's power is through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus embodies the fullness of God's power and authority. Colossians 2:9-10 states, "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form. And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority."

Jesus' ministry is marked by demonstrations of divine power, from healing the sick to raising the dead. In Matthew 28:18 , Jesus declares, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me." His resurrection is the pinnacle of God's power, defeating sin and death and securing eternal life for believers.

Believers

Finally, God's power is delivered through believers who are in Christ. Ephesians 3:20 speaks of God's power at work within us: "Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us." Believers are called to live in the power of God, manifesting His love, grace, and truth in the world.

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Nehemiah 1:10
Now these are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power, and by your strong hand.
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Daniel 3:17
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.
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It is with no Loss or Disparagement Therefore of his Divine Nature ...
... Cross is to those who perish foolishness, but to those who are saved," that is,
to us, it is "the Power of God." The Jews, to whom it had been delivered out of ...
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The Power and Glory of God Shine Forth in the Weakness of Human ...
... in the most lucid manner, pointed out that man has been delivered over to ... better
man who by means of his infirmity becomes acquainted with the power of God. ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter iii the power and glory.htm

Moreover, --To Touch Briefly Some of the More Recondite Topics ...
... them in Himself." Those rulers, then, whom God had set ... stript them then of their
almighty power, Christ is said to have triumphed, and to have delivered to men ...
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On the Power of the Church in Delivering Doctrines
... III. But the whole of her power, concerning doctrines, lies in the dispensation
and administration of those which have been delivered by God and Christ ...
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Praying Without Doubting
... "Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the
Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 5 praying without doubting.htm

"It is I, be not Afraid. " Extracted from Knox's Admonition to ...
... not afraid." The natural man that cannot understand the power of God, would have ...
whereby they might have perfectly known that they were delivered from all ...
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Doubtful Fragments on the Pentateuch.
... Its first excellence is, that God delivered it by the hand of our most ... remarkable
for the integrity of his disposition, distinguished for power of reason, he ...
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The Author Returns to his Former Argument, and Shows that There ...
... Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God ... to his faith, followed
the command of the Word of God, and with a ready mind delivered up, as a ...
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Jesus' Prediction of his "Delivery" into the Hands of Men.
... power, subordinate to "the prince of the power of the ... all; but the opposing powers,
when they delivered up the ... none of them knew "the wisdom of God which was ...
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The Person and Work of the Substitute
... It is this gospel which is "the power of God unto ... For therein is the righteousness
of God revealed from faith ... He did it when he was "delivered for our offences ...
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