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The power of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, manifesting in creation, salvation, judgment, and the ongoing sustenance of the universe. It is exalted by various means, including through His mighty acts, His Word, and the lives of His people.

Creation and Sustenance

The power of God is first exalted in the act of creation. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This foundational act demonstrates His supreme authority and power over all things. Psalm 33:6-9 further exalts God's power in creation: "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth... For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm."

God's power is also evident in His ongoing sustenance of creation. Hebrews 1:3 declares, "The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word." This continuous upholding of the universe exalts God's power as not only the Creator but also the Sustainer.

Salvation and Redemption

The power of God is exalted through His work of salvation and redemption. In the Exodus narrative, God's power is displayed in the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. Exodus 15:6 proclaims, "Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy." This act of deliverance is a testament to God's power to save His people.

In the New Testament, the power of God is most profoundly exalted in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Romans 1:4 states that Jesus "was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead." The resurrection is the ultimate demonstration of God's power over sin and death, offering redemption to all who believe.

Judgment and Justice

God's power is also exalted in His righteous judgment. Throughout the Scriptures, God's power is revealed in His ability to execute justice. In the book of Revelation, God's power is exalted in the final judgment. Revelation 19:1-2 declares, "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for His judgments are true and just."

The Word of God

The power of God is exalted through His Word. Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word of God as "living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword." The transformative power of Scripture exalts God by revealing His will and guiding His people in truth and righteousness.

The Lives of Believers

Finally, the power of God is exalted in the lives of believers. Ephesians 3:20-21 praises God, "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, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." The transformative work of God's power in the lives of His people serves as a testament to His greatness and is a means by which His power is exalted in the world.

In summary, the power of God is exalted through His acts of creation, salvation, judgment, His Word, and the lives of believers. Each of these aspects reveals the majesty and authority of God, inviting all creation to acknowledge and worship Him.

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Behold, God exalts by his power: who teaches like him?
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"In the Spirit and Power of Elias"
... Human theories are exalted and placed where God and His ... of opposition to the plain
word of God, of idolatrous ... they seem to have lost all power to discriminate ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 14 in the spirit.htm

The Power of the Blood of the Lamb
... disposition of the Lamb, that we shall know its full power in our ... Let us never forget
that the Lord Jesus, though exalted to the throne of God, is still ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hession/the calvary road/chapter 9 the power of.htm

Christ Exalted
... who once hung on Calvary, and there expired in agonies the most acute, now, on his
Father's throne exalted sins, and sways ... The power of the God-Man Christ ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/christ exalted.htm

He Ascended into Heaven, and Sitteth on the Right Hand of the ...
... Being therefore by the right hand of God exalted, He hath ... ascended therefore into
heaven, not where God the Word ... spoken not with reference to the power of the ...
/.../31 he ascended into heaven.htm

How is Christ Exalted in his Sitting at the Right Hand of God?
... Answer: Christ is exalted in his sitting at the right ... he is advanced to the highest
favor with God the Father ... with all fulness of joy, glory, and power over all ...
/.../anonymous/the westminster larger catechism/question 54 0 0 how is christ.htm

The Almighty God.
... Must not Thy presence every fear dispel,. Or could I trust Thy power, my God, in
vain? Eternal Being! Perfect Purity! Exalted evermore, Thou triune God! ...
/.../winkworth/christian singers of germany/the almighty god.htm

The Exaltation of Christ
... here to-day"the single reflection upon it had such a power of comfort on my depressed
spirit. It is this:""Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/the exaltation of christ.htm

From Jezreel to Horeb
... king; and now, as an act of homage, and strengthened by the power of God ... is a lesson
for all who claim to be servants of God, but who are exalted in their ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 12 from jezreel to.htm

The Enthroned Christ
... at the right hand of God, we have the exalted Man. ... The one was taken by God up into
a region and a ... upwards, as it were, by His own inherent power, returning to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the enthroned christ.htm

First Day for the Power of the Holy Spirit
... God has one promise to and through His exalted Son; our ... to His Church; the Church
has one need; all prayer unites in the one petition"the power of the ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/first day for the power.htm