Jesus Christ, power of

The historical and ongoing effective authority of Jesus Christ over natural elements, over human life and ultimately over sin, forces of evil, Satan and death.

Jesus Christ's power is from God

Acts 10:38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

God's creative power is exercised through Jesus Christ

John 1:3 See also 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2

Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

God's infinite power is given to Jesus Christ

Matthew 28:18 See also Matthew 9:6 parallels Mark 2:10, Luke 5:24; Matthew 19:26 parallel Luke 1:37; Luke 1:35; John 3:34–35, John 5:19–20, John 13:3; Philippians 2:9

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Jesus Christ's power is revealed on earth

Jesus Christ's power over nature

Matthew 8:26–27 parallels Mark 4:39–41, Luke 8:24–25 See also Matthew 14:25 parallels Mark 6:48, John 6:19; Matthew 21:19 parallel Mark 11:14; Mark 11:21

“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Jesus Christ's power over sickness

Matthew 4:23 See also Matthew 8:2–3 parallels Mark 1:40–42, Luke 5:12–13; Mark 5:27–30 parallels Matthew 9:21–22, Luke 8:44–46; Luke 5:17; Acts 10:38

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Jesus Christ's power over human life

Matthew 11:5 parallel Luke 7:22 See also Matthew 9:18–25 parallels Mark 5:22–42, Luke 8:41–55; John 11:43–44

The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Jesus Christ's power over his own life

John 10:18 See also Hebrews 7:16

No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”

Jesus Christ's power over human behaviour

Matthew 4:20 parallel Luke 5:11 See also Matthew 9:9 parallels Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27–28; Mark 15:5; John 11:29, John 19:10–11

And at once they left their nets and followed Him.

Jesus Christ's power over forces of evil

Matthew 8:16 parallels Mark 1:32–34, Luke 4:40–41 See also Matthew 4:10–11 parallels Mark 1:13, Luke 4:12–13; Matthew 9:32–33, Matthew 12:22, Matthew 17:18 parallels Mark 9:25, Luke 9:42; John 14:30

When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.

Jesus Christ has power over sin and death

Jesus Christ's crucifixion defeats the power of sin

Romans 6:6 See also Isaiah 53:10–12; Matthew 9:6; John 15:13; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 2:24; Revelation 5:9

We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

Jesus Christ's resurrection defeats the power of death

Romans 6:9 See also Psalm 16:10; John 2:19, John 5:21, John 17:2; Acts 2:24, Acts 2:32; Romans 1:4; Ephesians 1:19–20; Philippians 3:10

For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.

Jesus Christ's power over sin and death remains effective

Hebrews 7:25 See also John 6:40; Romans 8:2–3; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Hebrews 7:26–28; 1 Peter 3:18

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Jesus Christ's power remains available in human experience

Jesus Christ's forgiving power is effective today

Acts 13:38–39 See also John 20:23; Acts 5:31; Ephesians 1:7

Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

Jesus Christ's enabling power is effective today

Matthew 28:18–20; Luke 9:1, Luke 24:49; John 16:14; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4–6