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Reuben Archer Torrey
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As the Son of God, is the power of God.
John 5:17-19
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But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
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Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.
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Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. (John 5:17‑19)
. John. 10:28, 30.
As man, is from the Father.
Acts 10:38
38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. (Acts 10:38)
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DESCRIBED AS
Supreme.
Eph. 1:20, 21
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Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
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Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: (Ephesians 1:20‑21)
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1 Peter 3:22
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Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. (1 Peter 3:22)
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Unlimited.
Matt. 28:18
18
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (Matthew 28:18)
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Over all flesh.
John 17:2
2
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. (John 17:2)
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Over all things.
John 3:35
35
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. (John 3:35)
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Eph. 1:22
22
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, (Ephesians 1:22)
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Glorious.
2 Thess. 1:9
9
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; (2 Thessalonians 1:9)
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Everlasting.
1 Tim. 6:16
16
Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen. (1 Timothy 6:16)
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Is able to subdue all things. Phi. 3:21.
EXHIBITED IN
Creation.
John 1:3, 10
3
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. (John 1:3)
10
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. (John 1:10)
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Col. 1:16
16
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: (Colossians 1:16)
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Upholding all things.
Col. 1:17
17
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. (Colossians 1:17)
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Heb. 1:3
3
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; (Hebrews 1:3)
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Salvation.
Isa. 63:1
1
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. (Isaiah 63:1)
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Heb. 7:25
25
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25)
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His teaching.
Matt. 7:28, 29
28
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
29
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. (Matthew 7:28‑29)
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Luke 4:32
32
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. (Luke 4:32)
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Working miracles.
Matt. 8:27
27
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! (Matthew 8:27)
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Luke 5:17
17
And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. (Luke 5:17)
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Enabling others to work miracles.
Matt. 10:1
1
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. (Matthew 10:1)
. Mar. 16:17, 18.
Luke 10:17
17
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. (Luke 10:17)
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Forgiving sins.
Matt. 9:6
6
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. (Matthew 9:6)
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Acts 5:31
31
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. (Acts 5:31)
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Giving spiritual life.
John 5:21, 25, 26
21
For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. (John 5:21)
25
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
26
For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; (John 5:25‑26)
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Giving eternal life.
John 17:2
2
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. (John 17:2)
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Raising the dead.
John 5:28, 29
28
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
29
And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5:28‑29)
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Raising Himself from the dead.
John 2:19-21
19
Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
20
Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?
21
But he spake of the temple of his body. (John 2:19‑21)
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John 10:18
18
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. (John 10:18)
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Overcoming the world.
John 16:33
33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
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Overcoming Satan.
Col. 2:15
15
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. (Colossians 2:15)
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Heb. 2:14
14
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; (Hebrews 2:14)
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Destroying the works of Satan. 1 John. 3:8.
Ministers should make known.
2 Peter 1:16
16
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. (2 Peter 1:16)
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SAINTS
Made willing by.
Psa. 110:3
3
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. (Psalm 110:3)
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Succored by.
Heb. 2:18
18
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted. (Hebrews 2:18)
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Strengthened by. Phi. 4:13.
2 Tim. 4:17
17
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. (2 Timothy 4:17)
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Preserved by.
2 Tim. 1:12
12
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. (2 Timothy 1:12)
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2 Tim. 4:18
18
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (2 Timothy 4:18)
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Bodies of, shall be changed by. Phi. 3:21.
Rests upon saints.
2 Cor. 12:9
9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
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Present in the assembly of saints.
1 Cor. 5:4
4
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, (1 Corinthians 5:4)
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Shall be specially manifested at His second coming. Mar. 13:26.
2 Peter 1:16
16
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. (2 Peter 1:16)
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Shall subdue all power.
1 Cor. 15:24
24
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. (1 Corinthians 15:24)
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The wicked shall be destroyed by.
Psa. 2:9
9
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. (Psalm 2:9)
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Isa. 11:4
4
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. (Isaiah 11:4)
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Isa. 63:3
3
I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. (Isaiah 63:3)
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2 Thess. 1:9
9
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; (2 Thessalonians 1:9)
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