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The New Testament provides a profound insight into the role of the Holy Spirit in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, particularly in the context of His miraculous works. The Holy Spirit's power is a central theme in understanding how Christ performed miracles, underscoring the divine nature of His mission and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Anointing and Empowerment

The Gospels reveal that Jesus was anointed by the Holy Spirit at the outset of His public ministry. In the Gospel of Luke, it is recorded that after His baptism, "the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove" (Luke 3:22). This event marks the beginning of His ministry, signifying the empowerment by the Spirit for the tasks ahead.

Isaiah's prophecy, as quoted by Jesus in the synagogue, further emphasizes this anointing: "The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed" (Luke 4:18). This declaration highlights the Spirit's role in enabling Jesus to perform acts of healing and deliverance.

Miracles as a Manifestation of the Spirit's Power

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus' miracles are consistently linked to the power of the Holy Spirit. In Matthew 12:28, Jesus Himself states, "But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you" . This assertion not only affirms the Spirit's involvement in His miraculous works but also indicates the inauguration of God's kingdom through these acts.

The miracles of Jesus, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, and controlling nature, serve as tangible evidence of the Holy Spirit's power at work. These acts are not merely displays of divine authority but are deeply connected to the Spirit's mission to reveal the kingdom of God and authenticate Jesus as the Messiah.

The Spirit's Role in Jesus' Resurrection

The ultimate demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power in the life of Christ is seen in His resurrection. Romans 8:11 states, "And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you" . The resurrection is the crowning miracle of Jesus' ministry, accomplished through the Spirit's life-giving power.

The Spirit's Continuing Work Through Believers

The power of the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated in the life of Christ, did not cease with His ascension. Jesus promised His disciples that they would receive the same Spirit to continue His work on earth. In Acts 1:8, He declares, "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 promise underscores the continuity of the Spirit's work from Christ to His followers, empowering them to perform miracles and spread the Gospel.

In summary, the Holy Spirit's power is integral to understanding how Jesus Christ performed His miracles. From His anointing at baptism to His resurrection, the Spirit's presence and power are evident in every aspect of His ministry, affirming His divine mission and the establishment of God's kingdom on earth.

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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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The Work of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ.
... 8. Jesus Christ wrought His miracles here on earth in the power of the
Holy Spirit. In Matthew 12:28, we read, "I cast out devils ...
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The True Sign
... discern the signs of the times?" Christ's own words, spoken with the power of the
Holy Spirit that convicted ... "And He sighed deeply in His spirit, and saith ...
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ix.
... cast forth devils, but he did not receive that Holy Spirit and his ... For the Apostles
worked miracles through the Holy Ghost but as by a power external to ...
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The Father Seen in Christ.
... seem appropriate and needful that the unseen, holy, and loving ... body, and did not
directly touch the spirit of man ... they were signs pointing to a power over men's ...
/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/x the father seen in.htm

The Gift of the Spirit
... With great power gave the ... The promise of the Holy Spirit is not limited to any age
or to ... Christ declared that the divine influence of His Spirit was to be with ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 5 the gift of.htm

Ephesians ii. 17-22
... his blamelessness of life, had availed nothing, had he not also received the power
of the Spirit. ... But the crown of all is in the power of the Holy Ghost. ...
/.../homily vi ephesians ii 17-22.htm

The Revelation to which the Scripture of the Old Testament Owes ...
... on us as tho by our own power or holiness ... were to perform these miracles was the
Holy Spirit's first task. ... Of Christ it is written, that in Capernaum He could ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xiv the revelation to which.htm

Miracles Deemed an Essential Sign of Messiahship.
... endowed with the Messianic fulness of the Spirit; and it is ... revelations and mighty
works of Divine power lay buried ... to all eyes, between the lofty, holy age of ...
/.../section 90 miracles deemed an.htm

Prophecy was not Only from the Father and the Son but Also from ...
... work was manifold, lest the operation of Christ alone should ... of the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit, but also ... the divine operation works by the power of a ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xiii prophecy was not.htm

The Healing Christ
... affected physical humanity, and rose in a holy passion of ... they taken in the significance
and the power of His ... and promise that Christ has the Spirit of the ...
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