The omnipotence of Christ is a central tenet of Christian theology, affirming that Jesus Christ possesses unlimited power and authority, attributes that are inherently divine. This belief is rooted in the understanding that Christ is fully God, sharing in the divine nature and attributes of the Father and the Holy Spirit.

Biblical Evidence of Christ's Omnipotence

1. Creation and Sustenance of the Universe: The New Testament affirms Christ's role in creation, a testament to His omnipotence. In Colossians 1:16-17 , it is written, "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." This passage underscores Christ's authority over all creation, indicating His power to create and sustain the universe.

2. Miracles: The Gospels are replete with accounts of Christ performing miracles, demonstrating His power over nature, disease, and even death. In Matthew 8:26-27 , Jesus calms a storm, and His disciples marvel, saying, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!" Such acts reveal His dominion over the natural world, a clear indication of His omnipotence.

3. Authority Over Life and Death: Christ's power over life and death is vividly illustrated in the raising of Lazarus. In John 11:43-44 , Jesus commands, "Lazarus, come out!" and Lazarus emerges from the tomb, alive. This miracle not only demonstrates His authority over death but also prefigures His own resurrection, further affirming His divine power.

4. The Resurrection: The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of His omnipotence. 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." This statement highlights His sovereign control over His own life and death, a power unique to God.

5. Judgment and Salvation: Christ's omnipotence is also evident in His role as judge and savior. In Matthew 28:18 , Jesus proclaims, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me." This authority encompasses the power to judge the living and the dead, as well as to grant eternal life to those who believe in Him.

Theological Implications

The omnipotence of Christ is not merely a theological abstraction but has profound implications for Christian faith and practice. It assures believers of Christ's ability to fulfill His promises, provide for their needs, and ultimately bring about the redemption of the world. His omnipotence is a source of comfort and hope, affirming that nothing is beyond His control or power.

In summary, the omnipotence of Christ is a foundational aspect of His divine identity, as evidenced by His role in creation, His miraculous works, His authority over life and death, and His ultimate victory over sin and death through the resurrection. These attributes affirm His deity and His rightful place as the object of Christian worship and devotion.Psalm 45:3
Gird your sword on your thigh, O most mighty, with your glory and your majesty.
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Philippians 3:21
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things to himself.
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Revelation 1:8
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
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Whether the Soul of Christ had Omnipotence?
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The Marvel Is, not that Men have Failed to Know Christ...
... 4. Even Christ's forerunner, though only in so far as representing the synagogue,
[2331 ... Lord of Sabaoth, it surely follows that the Son of God is omnipotent! ...
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Whether the Soul of Christ had Omnipotence with Regard to his Own ...
... things were voluntary to Christ; He willed to hunger, He willed to thirst, He willed
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Impossible with Man, Possible with God
... Do you not see that it is an omnipotent God working by His omnipotence in the heart
of His believing children, so that Christ can become an indwelling Saviour? ...
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The Enthroned Christ
... the Omnipotent energy of God, and howsoever certainly the language of Scripture
requires for its full interpretation that we should firmly hold that Christ's ...
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On Christ.
... understood, that Wisdom, through which God is called omnipotent, has a share in
the glory of the Almighty. For through Wisdom, which is Christ, God has power ...
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That Christ is the Bridegroom, Having the Church as his Bride ...
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Kept by the Power of God
... Leave your heart, and look into the face of Christ, and listen to what ... deep restfulness
of a man who rests on the living God, the omnipotent Jehovah"and ...
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The Peace Granted us by God.
... 1. Thanks for all things be given unto God the Omnipotent Ruler and King of the
universe, and the greatest thanks to Jesus Christ the Saviour and Redeemer of ...
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Whether it is Becoming of Christ to Pray?
... Reply to Objection 1: Christ as God and not as man was able to carry out all He
wished, since as man He was not omnipotent, as stated above ([4098]Q[13], A[1 ...
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