Poder
O poder de Deus opera nos que creem. A Bíblia revela que o cristão recebe poder do alto para viver, servir e vencer — não por força própria, mas pelo Espírito de Deus.
Poder do Espírito Santo
Jesus prometeu que seus seguidores receberiam poder ao descer sobre eles o Espírito Santo. Esse poder capacita para testemunho e serviço.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, , love, and sound judgment.
Look, I have given you the authorityto trampleon snakesand scorpionsand over all the power of the enemy;nothing at all will harm you.
Poder na Palavra e na fé
A Palavra de Deus é viva e eficaz, mais cortante que espada de dois gumes. O poder não está em palavras, mas na demonstração do Espírito.
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;they will pick up snakes;,if they should drink anything deadly, it will not harmthem; they will lay hands onthe sick, and they will get well."
"Truly I tell you, the one who believes in mewill also do the works that I do. And he will do even greater works than these,because I am going to the Father.
Fortalecidos pelo Senhor
Tudo posso naquele que me fortalece. O cristão encontra poder não em si mesmo, mas na força do Senhor e na sua armadura espiritual.
I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.
Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength.
being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully
Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
He got up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Silence!Be still! " The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Then he said to them, "Why are you afraid?Do you still have no faith? "
And they were terrified , and asked one another, "Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him! "