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.
8 »You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.«
7 God has not given us a spirit of timidity fear, but of power and love and discipline.
19 »Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any way hurt 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.
12 The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)
20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
17 »These signs will accompany those who believe. They will cast out demons in my name. They will speak with new languages.18 »They will pick up and handle serpents. Deadly drink will not hurt them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.«
12 »Truly I tell you, he who exerts active faith in me will do the works that I do. In fact he will do greater works than these. I go 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.
13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in his mighty strength.
11 God will strengthen you with all power, according to the might of his glory, to all patience and longsuffering with joy.
7 Be subject to God! Resist Satan the Devil and he will flee from you.
39 He awoke from sleep and commanded the wind and sea. He commanded the sea to be at peace and rest. And he commanded the wind to go down and there was a great calm.40 He said: »Why are you full of fear? Do you have no faith?«41 Their fear was great. They said to themselves: »Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey his orders?«