There are two different Greek words for power in the New Testament. One of them means an authoritative power, the right, or jurisdiction over and I will cover that one in more detail in another article.
The one we will look at in this article is from the Greek word – dynamis. This means amiraculous mighty works power.
Of course, even at a glance, we can see how that word has English derivatives such as dynamic (my spell-checker even tried to change it to that word) and dynamite.
Eventually the two different types of power gel together. God gives us the authoritative power to use his miraculous mighty works power.
So let’s look at all the scriptures that use this word and insert the phrase miraculous mighty works power to see if we can get even more appreciation of what each verse is saying.
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The Power Belongs To God
Everything originates from the Father including this miraculous power that as we will see he has given to us through his Son via the Holy Spirit.
Mat 6:13 – And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, (miraculous mighty works power) and the glory, forever. Amen.
1Co 15:24 – 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. (miraculous mighty works power)
Jesus Demonstrated This Power
Jesus was approved of God among you by miracles, wonders, and signs. The word approved means to show, demonstrate, to point out, to prove an argument.
Mar 5:30 – And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue (miraculous mighty works power) had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
Mar 6:2 – And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works (miraculous mighty works power) are wrought by his hands?
Luk 4:14 – And Jesus returned in the power (miraculous mighty works power) of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.
Luk 19:37 – And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works (miraculous mighty works power) that they had seen;
Act 2:22 – Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles (miraculous mighty works power) and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Act 10:38 – How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: (miraculous mighty works power) who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Virgin Birth Through Power
This is also a type of the born again experience. Mary was a virgin and Jesus’ birth involved no man. He was born of the Spirit, from above. Through Jesus we are born of the Spirit and also called the children of God.
Luk 1:35 – And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power (miraculous mighty works power) of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Do Not Ignore This Power
The power is evident and has been displayed for all to see. Warnings of ignoring it are highlighted with Woe, Woe, brought down, etc. The power of God is to lead us to repentence.
Mat 11:20 – Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works (miraculous mighty works power) were done, because they repented not:
Mat 11:21 – Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, (miraculous mighty works power) which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Mat 11:23 – And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, (miraculous mighty works power) which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
Luk 10:13 – Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works (miraculous mighty works power) had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
Don’t Allow Unbelief To Deprive You Of This Power
So much blessing and healing could have been had but unbelief can not see any mighty work.
Mat 13:54 – And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? (miraculous mighty works power)
Mat 13:58 – And he did not many mighty works (miraculous mighty works power) there because of their unbelief.
Mar 6:5 – And he could there do no mighty work, (miraculous mighty works power) save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
Mar 9:1 – And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. (miraculous mighty works power)
Don’t Mistake Where This Power Comes From
As Peter said in Acts 3:16 – And Jesus name through faith in Jesus name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by Jesus hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Mat 14:2 – And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works (miraculous mighty works power) do shew forth themselves in him.
Mar 6:14 – And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works (miraculous mighty works power) do shew forth themselves in him.
Act 3:12 – And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power (miraculous mighty works power) or holiness we had made this man to walk?
Both the Scriptures And The Power Are Important
There is a huge trend developing of whole Church groups proclaiming to follow Jesus without the need for the Bible. There can be no such thing because the scriptures speak of him.
Mat 22:29 – Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God.
Mar 12:24 – And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God?
Jesus Gives Us This Power Through The Holy Spirit
There are signs that follow believers. Just as God approved his Son by miracles, signs, and wonders so too the Church which is the body of his Son.
Luk 24:49 – And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power (miraculous mighty works power) from on high.
Act 1:8 – But ye shall receive power, (miraculous mighty works power) after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Act 4:7 – And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, (miraculous mighty works power) or by what name, have ye done this?
Act 6:8 – And Stephen, full of faith and power, (miraculous mighty works power) did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Act 8:13 – Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles (miraculous mighty works power) and signs which were done.
Act 19:11 – And God wrought special miracles (miraculous mighty works power) by the hands of Paul:
Rom 15:19 – Through mighty (miraculous mighty works power) signs and wonders, by the power (miraculous mighty works power) of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
2Co 12:12 – Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. (miraculous mighty works power)
2Ti 1:7 – For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, (miraculous mighty works power) and of love, and of a sound mind.
God Gives Us Talents/Abilities That Are Powerful
The word ability in the parable of the talents means power. Jesus did not leave us comfortless/powerless before he went on his journey.
Mat 25:15 – And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; (miraculous mighty works power) and straightway took his journey.
The Powers Of Heaven Shall be Shaken
There powers of heaven shall be shaken. Can be literal and also can be political (Joseph’s drean his brothers were the stars that bowed dowen to him – his father and mother the sun and the moon)
Mat 24:29 – Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers (miraculous mighty works power) of the heavens shall be shaken:
Mar 13:25 – And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers (miraculous mighty works power) that are in heaven shall be shaken.
Luk 21:26 – Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers (miraculous mighty works power) of heaven shall be shaken.
The Return Of The Lord Shall Be With Power
What a miricalous event. The day is coming when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven.
Mat 24:30 – And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power (miraculous mighty works power) and great glory.
Mar 13:26 – And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power (miraculous mighty works power) and glory.
Mar 14:62 – And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, (miraculous mighty works power) and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Luk 21:27 – And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power (miraculous mighty works power) and great glory.
2Th 1:7 – And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty (miraculous mighty works power) angels,
Don’t Forbid Others
Sometimes we can allow our religion or rules to get in the way. The religious leaders were blind to a miraculous healing because Jesus did it on the Sabbath day. It didn’t fit their religion. If miracles are happening praise God.
Mar 9:39 – But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle (miraculous mighty works power) in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
John The Baptist (In Type Us) Led People To Christ With This Power
As John we are to make ready a people for the Lord. In the spirit and power. Baptising and turning the disobedient to the wisdom of the just (Jesus).
Luk 1:17 – And he shall go before him in the spirit and power (miraculous mighty works power) of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
This Power Heals
When the power of the Lord is present so is healing!
Luk 4:36 – And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power (miraculous mighty works power) he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
Luk 5:17 – 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 Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power (miraculous mighty works power) of the Lord was present to heal them.
Luk 6:19 – And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue (miraculous mighty works power) out of him, and healed them all.
Luk 8:46 – And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue (miraculous mighty works power) is gone out of me.
Jesus Gives His Disciples This Power
A forerunner of what he did on the day of Pentecost.
Luk 9:1 – Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power (miraculous mighty works power) and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Jesus Sits At The Right Hand Of Power
Jesus is risen from the dead and sits on the right hand of power and everything has been made subject to him.
Mat 26:64 – Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, (miraculous mighty works power) and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Luk 22:69 – Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God.
1Pe 3:22 – Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers (miraculous mighty works power) being made subject unto him.
His Word Is Power
The power of Gods word. He created the worlds by his word and his word upholds (carries, bears with patience) all things.
Heb 1:3 – Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, (miraculous mighty works power) when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
This Power Gives Witness To The Resurrection Of Jesus
Everytime someone is filled with the Holy Ghost it proves the resurrection of Jesus.
Act 4:33 – And with great power (miraculous mighty works power) gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Rom 1:4 – And declared to be the Son of God with power, (miraculous mighty works power) according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
Salvation Is A Miracle Through This Power
It took a miraculous mighty work to save us. The death and resurrection of Christ. The infilling of the Holy Spirit – is just too wonderful to comprehend.
Rom 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
His Power Is Seen In Creation
No excuses. His eternal, everlasting, never-ending power can be seen form the creation.
Rom 1:20 – For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power (miraculous mighty works power) and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
God Has Demonstrated His Power
The power has a purpose – to declare the name of Jesus throughout all the earth. You shall be witnesses unto me.
Rom 9:17 – For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power (miraculous mighty works power) in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
This Power Of The Holy Ghost Leads To Hope, Joy, And Peace
These things come through ther power of the Holy Ghost.
Rom 15:13 – Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power (miraculous mighty works power) of the Holy Ghost.
The Cross Is The Power Of God
Once again our salvation is a miracle.
1Co 1:18 – For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God.
Christ Is The Power Of God
Jesus is the power and wisdom of God.
1Co 1:24 – But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God, and the wisdom of God.
Eph 1:21 – Far above all principality, and power, and might, (miraculous mighty works power) and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
We Preach Not Just With Words But In Demonstration Of The Spirit And Power
Clever speeches and words are not where our faith is based. Our faith is in the power of God. Religion with no power is just a form of Godliness – it is not real.
1Co 2:4 – And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: (miraculous mighty works power)
1Co 4:19 – But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. (miraculous mighty works power)
1Th 1:5 – For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, (miraculous mighty works power) and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
2Pe 1:16 – For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power (miraculous mighty works power) and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2Ti 3:5 – Having a form of godliness, but denying the power (miraculous mighty works power) thereof: from such turn away.
1Co 2:5 – That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God.
1Co 4:20 – For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. (miraculous mighty works power)
The Same Power Raised Christ From The Dead
Incredible power and we are to live by this power.
1Co 6:14 – And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. (miraculous mighty works power)
1Co 15:43 – It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: (miraculous mighty works power)
2Co 13:4 – For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God toward you.
Phl 3:10 – That I may know him, and the power (miraculous mighty works power) of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
The Church Is A Place Of Power
The Church is an outreach center. A place of power. Where people can see signs and wonders.
1Co 12:10 – To another the working of miracles; (miraculous mighty works power) to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
1Co 12:28 – And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, (miraculous mighty works power) then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
1Co 12:29 – Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? (miraculous mighty works power)
Heb 2:4 – God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, (miraculous mighty works power) and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Speaking In Tongues Is Power
John 3:8 – voice – phone – tongues is strange for those who do not know the meaning – miraculous mighty works power. The word voice here and in John 3:8 = phone.
1Co 14:11 – Therefore if I know not the meaning (miraculous mighty works power) of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.
The Law Gives Sin Power
Sin gets its strength/power from the law. It has no strength against the blood of Christ and grace.
1Co 15:56 – The sting of death is sin; and the strength (miraculous mighty works power) of sin is the law.
This Power Is Not Of Us
This power is in plain ordinary vessels. Great power from ordinary people. No big shots – it is not your power.
2Co 4:7 – But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power (miraculous mighty works power) may be of God, and not of us.
It Is Part Of Approving Ourselves As The Ministers Of God
The power of God is involved in ministry.
2Co 6:7 – By the word of truth, by the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
God’s Power Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness
God’s strength/power is made perfect in our weakness.
2Co 12:9 – And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength (miraculous mighty works power) is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power (miraculous mighty works power) of Christ may rest upon me.
This Power Comes By The Hearing Of Faith
Just believe!
Gal 3:5 – He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles (miraculous mighty works power) among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Heb 11:11 – Through faith also Sara herself received strength (miraculous mighty works power) to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
The Exceeding Greatness Of His Power
It is exceeding great power. So that’s power that is greater than great power.
Eph 1:19 – And what is the exceeding greatness of his power (miraculous mighty works power) to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Ministry is special. Great power makes you a minister.
Eph 3:7 – Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. (miraculous mighty works power)
This Power Strengthens With Might Our Inner Man
One of the meaning for power is inner strength but this power and inner strength has been gicen to us of God – it is not our own strength.
Eph 3:16 – That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might (miraculous mighty works power) by his Spirit in the inner man;
2Ti 1:8 – Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God;
His Power Works In Us & Strengthens Us
Where does this power work? This miraculous power works IN us.
Eph 3:20 – Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power (miraculous mighty works power) that worketh in us,
Col 1:11 – Strengthened with all might, (miraculous mighty works power) according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
Col 1:29 – Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. (miraculous mighty works power)
So That The Name Of Jesus Christ Might Be Glorified
Why this power? So that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ
2Th 1:11-12 – Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: (miraculous mighty works power).
We Have Tasted The Power Of The Worlds To Come
Through the Holy Ghost you get a taste of the powers of the world to come.
Heb 6:5 – And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers (miraculous mighty works power) of the world to come,
The Power Of An Endless Life
No need for a bucket list. You can live a fabulous life knowing you have an endless life.
Heb 7:16 – Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power (miraculous mighty works power) of an endless life.
We Are Kept By The Power Of God
We are kept (protected, guarded) by this power. He has given us everything we need to live a godly life.
1Pe 1:5 – Who are kept by the power (miraculous mighty works power) of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
2Pe 1:3 – According as his divine power (miraculous mighty works power) hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
The Angels Have Great Power
2Pe 2:11 – Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, (miraculous mighty works power) bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
Those Who Falsely Claim To Have This Power
Mat 7:22 – Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? (miraculous mighty works power)
Act 8:10 – To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power (miraculous mighty works power) of God.
2Th 2:9 – Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power (miraculous mighty works power) and signs and lying wonders,
Rom 8:38 – For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, (miraculous mighty works power) nor things present, nor things to come,
Revelation
Rev 1:16 – And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. (miraculous mighty works power)
Rev 3:8 – I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, (miraculous mighty works power) and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
Rev 4:11 – Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: (miraculous mighty works power) for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Rev 5:12 – Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, (miraculous mighty works power) and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Rev 7:12 – Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, (miraculous mighty works power) and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Rev 11:17 – Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, (miraculous mighty works power) and hast reigned.
Rev 12:10 – And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, (miraculous mighty works power) and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Rev 13:2 – And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, (miraculous mighty works power) and his seat, and great authority.
Rev 15:8 – And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; (miraculous mighty works power) and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
Rev 17:13 – These have one mind, and shall give their power (miraculous mighty works power) and strength unto the beast.
Rev 18:3 – For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance (miraculous mighty works power) of her delicacies.
Rev 19:1 – And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, (miraculous mighty works power) unto the Lord our God:
In summary, think about all these things the next time you sing the Hymn there is power, power, wonder-working power, in the blood of the Lamb.
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