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The power of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, manifesting in creation, miracles, and the sustaining of the universe. For the saints—those set apart by God—confidence in His power is both a source of comfort and a call to faithfulness. This entry explores the biblical basis for the saints' confidence in God's power, drawing from various scriptural passages.

Biblical Foundation

1. Creation and Sustenance: The power of God is first revealed in the act of creation. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This foundational truth establishes God's supreme authority and power over all things. The psalmist echoes this in Psalm 33:6, "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth."

2. Deliverance and Protection: Throughout the Old Testament, God's power is demonstrated in His deliverance of His people. In Exodus 14:13-14, Moses tells the Israelites, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today... The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." This assurance of divine intervention is a recurring theme, as seen in the deliverance from Egypt and the conquest of Canaan.

3. Miracles and Wonders: The New Testament continues to reveal God's power through the miracles of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 19:26, Jesus declares, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The miracles performed by Jesus, such as healing the sick and raising the dead, are tangible demonstrations of divine power, affirming the saints' confidence in God's ability to intervene in human affairs.

4. Salvation and Redemption: The ultimate expression of God's power is found 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." This event not only confirms Christ's divinity but also assures believers of their own future resurrection and eternal life, as promised in 1 Corinthians 6:14, "By His power God raised the Lord from the dead, and He will raise us also."

5. Empowerment for Service: The power of God is not only a source of comfort but also an empowerment for service. 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." This empowerment enables the saints to fulfill the Great Commission, relying not on their own strength but on the power of God working through them.

6. Sustaining Grace: The apostle Paul speaks of God's sustaining power in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where the Lord tells him, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." This assurance allows believers to face trials and tribulations with confidence, knowing that God's power is made perfect in their weakness.

Exhortation to Confidence

The saints are exhorted to place their confidence in God's power, as seen in Hebrews 10:35-36: "So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised." This confidence is not a passive trust but an active reliance on God's promises and His ability to fulfill them.

In summary, the power of God is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, providing assurance, empowerment, and hope to the saints. Through creation, deliverance, miracles, salvation, and sustaining grace, believers are called to trust in the omnipotent God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).

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Jeremiah 20:11
But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.
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Perseverance of Saints.
... Again, Peter says, of all the elect or saints, 1 Peter 1:5: "Who are kept by the
power of God ... of confidence with the apostles was, that God and Christ ...
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Perseverance of Saints.
... teaching, or unequivocally implying the fact of the fall and ruin of real saints. ...
even for one day or hoar, if not kept by the power of God through faith ...
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My God Will Hear Me
... use it in prayer and supplication for all saints and for ... entrance into the truth
of this wondrous power God hath given ... 5. "My God will hear me." What a blessed ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter xii my god will.htm

The Ministry of the New Covenant
... there is power and blessing in his ministry, have reason to ... the Church is"the Holy
Spirit in His power dwelling and ruling in the lives of God's saints. ...
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Perseverance of Saints.
... upon a multitude of things, each of which the agent has natural power to make ... It
is intended, that all who are at any time true saints of God, are preserved ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlvii perseverance of saints.htm

But Some Seem to be Moved by the Fact...
... But some seem to be moved by the fact, that the prayers of saints are often said
to have been heard. ... David was repeatedly delivered by the power of God. ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 26 but some seem.htm

God's Love Commended to Us.
... they might "be able to comprehend with all saints what is ... it so difficult to repent
and submit to God, is that ... hearts, it would carry with it a power to subdue ...
/.../finney/sermons on gospel themes/xviii gods love commended to.htm

Concerning the Honour Due to the Saints and their Remains.
... martyrs' remains? By no means, at least to those who know the power of
God and the honour which He accords His saints. In the ...
/.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xv concerning the honour due.htm

On the Invocation of Saints
... the Father to Christ alone; and the power conferred [on ... enjoy with Christ in the
presence of God; and with ... In the invocation of saints, do the papists commit ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 24 on the invocation.htm

The Power of Christ Illustrated by the Resurrection
... The power which will work the resurrection will be wonderful ... the apostle in his prayer
"that the God of our ... the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what ...
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