Power of the Holy Spirit is the Power of God
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The concept of the Holy Spirit's power as the power of God is a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing the divine nature and active presence of the Holy Spirit in the world and in the lives of believers. The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Son, and His power is an expression of God's omnipotence and divine will.

Biblical Foundation

The power of the Holy Spirit is first introduced in the creation narrative, where the Spirit of God is described as hovering over the waters (Genesis 1:2). This imagery signifies the Spirit's role in creation, bringing order and life. The Holy Spirit's power is further revealed throughout the Old Testament, empowering individuals for specific tasks. For example, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Samson, granting him extraordinary strength (Judges 14:6).

In the New Testament, the power of the Holy Spirit is most prominently displayed in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus at His baptism, empowering Him for His public ministry (Matthew 3:16). Jesus Himself acknowledged the Spirit's power, stating, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor" (Luke 4:18).

Empowerment of Believers

The power of the Holy Spirit is not limited to the life of Christ but extends to all believers. Jesus promised His disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them (Acts 1:8). This promise was fulfilled at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, enabling them to speak in tongues and boldly proclaim the gospel (Acts 2:1-4).

The apostle Paul frequently speaks of the Holy Spirit's power in the life of the believer. In Ephesians 3:16, he prays that believers may be strengthened with power through the Spirit in their inner being. The Spirit's power is also associated with the gifts of the Spirit, which are given for the edification of the church (1 Corinthians 12:4-11).

Transformation and Sanctification

The power of the Holy Spirit is transformative, working within believers to conform them to the image of Christ. This sanctifying work is described in Galatians 5:22-23, where the fruit of the Spirit is listed as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The Spirit empowers believers to live holy lives, resisting sin and growing in righteousness.

Witness and Mission

The power of the Holy Spirit is also essential for the mission of the church. Jesus commissioned His followers to make disciples of all nations, a task that requires divine empowerment (Matthew 28:19-20). The Spirit equips believers with boldness and wisdom to witness to the truth of the gospel, as seen in the early church's rapid growth and influence (Acts 4:31).

Conclusion

The power of the Holy Spirit is the power of God, manifesting His presence and purpose in the world. Through the Spirit, believers are empowered for service, transformed in character, and equipped for mission, reflecting the glory and majesty of God.
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Matthew 12:28
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come to you.
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Luke 11:20
But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come on you.
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... "Right faith is a thing wrought in us by the Holy Spirit" (Wm. Tyndale). ... it is the
faith that only God can give . ... do not struggle in the power of the will . ...
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The Attractive Power of God
... the heavenly Father with the might of His divine power. ... In order that God may draw
more to Himself, and ... Now when the Holy Spirit saw that the Only Begotten Son ...
/.../eckhart/meister eckharts sermons/i the attractive power of.htm

The Power of the Blood of the Lamb
... the Lamb, that we shall know its full power in our ... nature of the Lord Jesus, and
the Holy Spirit wants to ... Jesus, though exalted to the throne of God, is still ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hession/the calvary road/chapter 9 the power of.htm

Power Hindered.
... when the churches turn towards God, and we cease grieving the Spirit, so that ...
to-day, many of the church members not even wanting this Holy Ghost power. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/secret power/chapter v power hindered.htm

"Having Begun in the Spirit"
... preach or write or think or meditate, and delight in being occupied with things
in God's Book and in God's Kingdom; and yet the power of the Holy Spirit may be ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/murray/absolute surrender/having begun in the spirit.htm

Witnessing in Power.
... in them the power that God can use. He is not going to use our ideas, but we must
have the Word of God hid in our hearts, and then, the Holy Spirit inflaming us ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/secret power/witnessing in power.htm

The Holy Spirit of Promise
... of God to produce apostolic results in these perilous days in which we live. This
final reformation was unquestionably begun by the power of the Holy Spirit, ...
//christianbookshelf.org/byers/sanctification/chapter iv the holy spirit.htm

Kept by the Power of God
... have known Christ and His blood and the Holy Spirit sent down ... heart you have the
whole omnipotence of God engaged to ... that is not the way with the power of God. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/absolute surrender/kept by the power of.htm

The Holy Spirit's Intercession
... "To as man as received him to them gave he power to become the sons of God ... Unless
we are the sons of God the Holy Spirit's indwelling shall not be ours: we ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 26 1880/the holy spirits intercession.htm

Power "In" and "Upon. "
... Perhaps some question the possibility of having the power of God now, and that the
Holy Spirit never came afterward in similar manifestation, and will never ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/secret power/chapter ii power in and.htm

Fresh Supplies of Power.
... scheming for position by those in holy service ... cross-currents that are surely drawing
the power out of ... first touch the thing that disturbs His sensitive spirit. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on power/fresh supplies of power.htm

Resources
What does the Bible say about how much power Christians possess? | GotQuestions.org

How can we rely on the power of God? | GotQuestions.org

Is there power in the name of Jesus? | GotQuestions.org

Power: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Power of Christ: As Man, is from the Father

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Power of Christ: Bodies of, Will be Changed By

Power of Christ: Described As Supreme

Power of Christ: Destroying the Works of Satan

Power of Christ: Enabling Others to Work Miracles

Power of Christ: Everlasting

Power of Christ: Exemplified in Creation

Power of Christ: Forgiving Sins

Power of Christ: Giving Eternal Life

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Power of Christ: Ministers should Make Known

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Power of Christ: Overcoming the World

Power of Christ: Performing Miracles

Power of Christ: Present in the Assembly of Saints

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Power of Christ: The Wicked Will be Destroyed By

Power of Christ: Unlimited

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Power of God in Making the Gospel Effectual

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Power of God in the Resurrection of Christ

Power of God in the Resurrection of Saints

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Power of the Holy Spirit: Giving Spiritual Life

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Power of the Holy Spirit: Making the Gospel Effective

Power of the Holy Spirit: Overcoming all Difficulties

Power of the Holy Spirit: Performing Miracles

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Power of the Holy Spirit: Qualifies Ministers

Power of the Holy Spirit: Raising Christ from the Dead

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The Power of Christ: As Man, is from the Father

The Power of Christ: As the Son of God, is the Power of God

The Power of Christ: Everlasting

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Creation

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Destroying the Works of Satan

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Enabling Others to Work Miracles

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Forgiving Sins

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Giving Eternal Life

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Giving Spiritual Life

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in His Teaching

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Overcoming Satan

The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Overcoming the World

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The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Working Miracles

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The Power of Christ: Ministers should Make Known

The Power of Christ: Over all Flesh

The Power of Christ: Over all Things

The Power of Christ: Present in the Assembly of Saints

The Power of Christ: Rests Upon Saints

The Power of Christ: Saints: Bodies of, Shall be Changed By

The Power of Christ: Saints: Helped By

The Power of Christ: Saints: Made Willingly By

The Power of Christ: Saints: Preserved By

The Power of Christ: Saints: Strengthened By

The Power of Christ: Shall be Specially Manifested at his Second Coming

The Power of Christ: Shall Subdue all Power

The Power of Christ: Supreme

The Power of Christ: The Wicked Shall be Destroyed By

The Power of Christ: Unlimited

The Power of God is a Ground of Trust

The Power of God is One of his Attributes

The Power of God is the Source of all Strength

The Power of God: All Things Possible To

The Power of God: Can Save by Many or by Few

The Power of God: Effectual

The Power of God: Efficiency of Ministers is Through

The Power of God: Everlasting

The Power of God: Exerted in Behalf of Saints

The Power of God: Exhibited in Creation

The Power of God: Exhibited in Delivering his People

The Power of God: Exhibited in Establishing and Governing all Things

The Power of God: Exhibited in Making the Gospel Effectual

The Power of God: Exhibited in The Destruction of the Wicked

The Power of God: Exhibited in The Miracles of Christ

The Power of God: Exhibited in The Resurrection of Christ

The Power of God: Exhibited in The Resurrection of Saints

The Power of God: Expressed by the Arm of God

The Power of God: Expressed by the Finger of God

The Power of God: Expressed by the Hand of God

The Power of God: Expressed by the Thunder of his Power

The Power of God: Expressed by the Voice of God

The Power of God: Glorious

The Power of God: Great

The Power of God: Incomparable

The Power of God: Incomprehensible

The Power of God: Irresistible

The Power of God: Mighty

The Power of God: Nothing Too Hard For

The Power of God: Saints: Delivered By

The Power of God: Saints: Exalted By

The Power of God: Saints: Have Confidence In

The Power of God: Saints: Kept By, to Salvation

The Power of God: Saints: Long for Exhibitions

The Power of God: Saints: Receive Increase of Grace By

The Power of God: Saints: Strengthened By

The Power of God: Saints: Supported in Affliction By

The Power of God: Saints: Upheld By

The Power of God: should be Acknowledged

The Power of God: should be Feared

The Power of God: should be Magnified

The Power of God: should be Pleaded in Prayer

The Power of God: Sovereign

The Power of God: Strong

The Power of God: The Faith of Saints Stands In

The Power of God: The Heavenly Host Magnify

The Power of God: The Wicked: Have Against Them

The Power of God: The Wicked: Know Not

The Power of God: The Wicked: Shall be Destroyed By

The Power of God: Unsearchable

The Power of God: Works In, and for Saints

The Power of the Holy Spirit is the Power of God

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Christ Commenced his Ministry In

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Christ Wrought his Miracles By

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Creation

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Giving Spiritual Life

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Making the Gospel Efficacious

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Overcoming all Difficulties

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Promised by Christ

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Promised by the Father

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Raising Christ from the Dead

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in The Conception of Christ

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Working Miracles

The Power of the Holy Spirit: God's Word the Instrument of

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Qualifies Ministers

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Saints: Abound in Hope By

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Saints: Enable to Speak the Truth Boldly By

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Saints: Helped in Prayer By

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Saints: Strengthened By

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Saints: Upheld By

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