The Greek word for “power” is “dunamis,” the same word we use for “dynamite.” The New Testament uses this Greek word about 120 times. The message is clear, our life with Jesus should reflect capability beyond our normal strength and wisdom. New Testament “dunamis” also implies “ability of God” and can also mean “latent” or […]
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse (Romans 1:20, NASB1995). The Apostle Paul says that at the end of time, those who don’t know God will be without excuse. In Romans 1,
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them (Acts 2:4, NIV). I grew up in a church and then attended a Bible college and seminary that taught speaking in tongues as a first-century experience. As I matured in my thinking about speaking in
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Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us (Ephesians 3:20, NASB1995). Whenever I see a promise in the Bible that indicates God can work through me more than I ask or even think possible, I’m interested in understanding everything
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For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me (Colossians 1:29, NASB1995). The Greek word for “power” is “dunamis” from which we get the English word “dynamite.” I want more power in my life. The good news is that God wants more power in our lives as well. The word “power” or “dunamis”
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Easter was last weekend. The question must be asked, “Did I miss writing an Easter Interruption?” Confession: Yes and no. Yes, I missed writing one on Easter weekend, and no, I didn’t miss writing one. Here it is. The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God
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Albert Einstein on the Theory of Relativity: I thought of that while riding my bike! I’ve always said, “Any bike ride is a good ride.” But when my wife read me this quote, my opinion of cycling elevated to a new level. I’m thinking: Wow, if Albert Einstein thought of the history-changing Theory of Relativity,
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Word for today: verisimilitude! Jesus wants to answer your prayers for peace, power, and provision. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray in Matthew 6, Jesus answered with “the Lord’s Prayer”. This prayer has depth. The plan of this prayer is how Jesus prayed too. Jesus opened the prayer with recognizing God’s
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