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 But you{} will receive power, when the Holy Spirit has come upon you{}: and you{} will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth.
7 For God did not give us a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.
19 Look, I have given you{} authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing will in any wise 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 For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
12 Truly, truly, I say to you{}, he who believes on me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater [works] than these he will do; because 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 in him who strengthens me.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, to all patience and long-suffering with joy;
7 Be subject therefore to God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you{}.
39 And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.40 And he said to them, Why are you{} fearful? Have you{} not yet faith?41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?