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Definition and Usage:The term "powerfully" refers to the manner in which an action is performed with great strength, force, or effectiveness. In the biblical context, it often describes the mighty acts of God, the influence of the Holy Spirit, or the impactful ministry of Jesus and His apostles.
Biblical References:1.
God's Mighty Acts: The Bible frequently describes God's actions as powerful, emphasizing His supreme authority and ability to accomplish His will. In
Exodus 15:6, the song of Moses celebrates God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt: "Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy." This verse highlights the power of God in delivering His people and defeating their foes.
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The Holy Spirit: The New Testament speaks of the Holy Spirit working powerfully in the lives of believers. In
Acts 1:8, Jesus promises His disciples, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This power enables believers to witness and live out their faith effectively.
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Jesus' Ministry: Jesus' earthly ministry was marked by powerful teaching and miraculous works. In
Luke 4:32, it is noted, "They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority." His words and deeds demonstrated divine power, drawing people to His message of salvation.
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Apostolic Ministry: The apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, carried out their mission with great power.
Acts 4:33 states, "With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all." Their powerful witness was instrumental in the spread of the early church.
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Believers' Lives: Believers are called to live powerfully through the strength provided by God.
Ephesians 6:10 exhorts, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." This strength is not of human origin but is derived from a relationship with God, enabling Christians to stand firm against spiritual challenges.
Theological Implications:·
Divine Sovereignty: The power of God underscores His sovereignty over creation and history. His ability to act powerfully assures believers of His control and purpose in all circumstances.
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Empowerment for Service: The power of the Holy Spirit equips believers for service and witness. This empowerment is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission and living a life that honors God.
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Victory Over Sin and Evil: The power of God is also evident in the victory over sin and evil. Through Christ's death and resurrection, believers are assured of ultimate victory and are empowered to overcome sin in their daily lives.
Practical Application:·
Prayer and Dependence: Believers are encouraged to seek God's power through prayer, recognizing their dependence on Him for strength and guidance in all aspects of life.
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Bold Witness: Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to be bold witnesses of the gospel, trusting in God's power to work through their testimony.
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Spiritual Warfare: Understanding the power available to them, believers are equipped to engage in spiritual warfare, standing firm against the schemes of the enemy with the armor of God (
Ephesians 6:11-18).
In summary, "powerfully" in the biblical sense conveys the dynamic and effective work of God, the Holy Spirit, and believers in advancing His kingdom and living out the Christian faith.
Greek
2159. eutonos -- in a well-strung manner, fig. vigorously... vigorously. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: eutonos Phonetic Spelling:
(yoo-ton'-oce) Short Definition: vehemently,
powerfully Definition: vehemently
...3849. parabiazomai -- to force against (nature)
... 3849 (from 3844 , ", close-beside" and 971 , "to compel by force") -- properly,
using words thatpowerfully "hit home" and hence are persuasive (successful)....
2295. thauma -- a wonder
... Cognate: 2295 -- a wonder, evoking "emotional" astonishment (gaping) at the marvel,
ie performed topowerfully strike the viewer (uniquely, individually)....
3628. oiktirmos -- compassion, pity
... misfortune (, 1:159). 3628 ("visceral compassions") is used of the , and
powerfully in those following Him. Word Origin from oiktiro...
2616. katadunasteuo -- to exercise power over
... 2616 (from 2596 , ", according to," intensifying 1413 , "exercise rulership") --
properly,powerfully bringing someone (denying them the higher position or...
1246. diakatelegchomai -- to confute completely
... Ac 18:28). 1246 ("powerfully confute") is an "intensive form of , 'to convict'
(, 'through,' , 'down,' both intensive). Ac 18:28...
Library
HowPowerfully the Evil Spirits Incite Men to Wicked Actions, by...
... Book II. Chapter 25."HowPowerfully the Evil Spirits Incite Men to Wicked Actions,
by Giving Them the Quasi-Divine Authority of Their Example....
Of Conversion
... God has an attractive virtue which draws the soul more and morepowerfully to Himself,
the nearer it approaches towards Him, and, in attracting, He purifies...
Ezekiel
... EZEKIEL. To a modern taste, Ezekiel does not appeal anything like so
powerfully as Isaiah or Jeremiah. He has neither the majesty...
Acts iii. 12
... Wherefore also there was no need of beginning at that point, but rather with a
different topic; by which, in fact, hepowerfully conciliated them, namely, by...
That Love in this Life Takes Its Origin but not Its Excellence...
... of the understanding to practise love, for the force of pleasure which she feels,
or expects to feel, from union with her object, draws herpowerfully to the...
What do we Pray for in the Sixth Petition?
... order things, that we may be assaulted, foiled, and for a time led captive by
temptations; that Satan, the world, and the flesh, are readypowerfully to draw...
The Church and the Young Man.
... Society concedes much to them, entrusts them with serious responsibilities, seeks
them for positions of power and influence, ispowerfully swayed in whatever...
Of the Wound of Love.
... At the same time that she ispowerfully drawn to fly towards her dear well-beloved,
she is alsopowerfully kept back and cannot fly, being chained to the base...
Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
... This truth ispowerfully stated by a German metaphysician:""Nothing calls us more
powerfully to adore the living God than the appearance and embodiment of...
On Attending the Church Service
... 3. One thing whichpowerfully inclined them to separate from the several churches,
or religious societies, to which they had belonged, even from their infancy...
Thesaurus
Powerfully (6 Occurrences)...Powerfully (6 Occurrences). Luke 1:51 He did
powerfully with His arm, He scattered
abroad the proud in the thought of their heart, (YLT).
...Powerless (19 Occurrences)
Powerful (93 Occurrences)
... another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person
ispowerfully effective. (Root in WEB NIV). 1 Peter 5:6 be...
Virtuous (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Exhibiting manly courage and strength; valorous; valiant; brave. 3. (a.)
Having power or efficacy;powerfully operative; efficacious; potent....
Under (4325 Occurrences)
... 2. (prep.) Denoting relation to some thing or person that is superior, weighs upon,
oppresses, bows down, governs, directs, influencespowerfully, or the like...
Offenses (23 Occurrences)
... another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person
ispowerfully effective. (WEB). Genesis 41:9 Then the...
Overcame (84 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Acts 18:28 for hepowerfully and in public overcame the Jews in argument,
proving to them from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. (WEY BBE)....
Insistent (2 Occurrences)
... another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent
prayer of a righteous person ispowerfully effective. (WEB)....
Increasing (61 Occurrences)
... in number every day. (See NAS). Acts 19:20 sopowerfully was the word of
God increasing and prevailing. (YLT). 2 Corinthians 9:10...
Inclineth (10 Occurrences)
... Judges 16:30 and Samson saith, 'Let me die with the Philistines,' and he inclineth
himselfpowerfully, and the house falleth on the princes, and on all the...
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