Thematic Bible: Power of
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Adversary » Power of » Instigating men to sin
while they were at supper, (the devil having now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him) Jesus,
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upon which Peter said, Ananias, how could satan inspire thine heart to lye to the holy ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
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and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,
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in which you formerly liv'd, influenc'd by the customs of this world, and by the prince of the aerial powers, the spirits that now actuate the incredulous:
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this I Paul have frequently attempted, but Satan has been my obstacle.
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Adversary » Power of » Humbled
upon which he said to them, I beheld satan falling, like lightning, from heaven.
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the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, call'd the devil or satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were precipitated with him.
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then cast him into the bottomless pit, there shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should seduce the nations no more, till the thousand years should he fulfilled: and after that, he was to be loosed for a short time.
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Adversary » Power of » Tempting to disobedience
Adversary » Power of » Preying upon men
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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Adversary » Power of » Tempting Christ
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil:
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whereupon the tempter came to him, and said, "If thou be the Son of God, command these stones to become bread."
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Adversary » Power of » Ruining the soul and body
and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?
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as the child was advancing, the demon threw him down, into convulsions: but Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, cured the child, and delivered him to his father.
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Adversary » Power of » Slandering saints
Adversary » Power of » Sowing the tares
the field is the world: the good seed are the children of the kingdom: but the tares are the children of the wicked one: the enemy that sowed them is the devil: the harvest is the conclusion of the age: and the reapers are the angels.
Adversary » Power of » Removing the good seed
when any one heareth the doctrine of the gospel, and considers it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away what was sown in his heart: he is the person meant by the high-way, where some of the seed was sown: but the stony ground,
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Adversary » Power of » Opposing the righteous
Adversary » Power of » The malignant work of
Adversary » Power of » Lying
you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.
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Adversary » Power of » Inflicting disease
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
One day Jesus had been praying in a certain place, and as soon as he had done, one of his disciples said to him, instruct us about prayer, as John the baptist instructed his disciples. he said therefore to them, when ye pray, say, "our father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come. thy will be done, on earth, as in heaven. give us every day our portion of bread. read more.
and forgive us our sins: since we forgive every one that has offended us. and leave us not under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." Then he said to them, suppose any of you should go to his friend at midnight; and say to him, friend, lend me three loaves: for a friend of mine, a traveller, is come to my house, and I have nothing to entertain him with. and he within should give this answer, don't trouble me now: the door is made fast, and my family are all in bed: I can't get up to supply you. I tell you, tho' he will not rise, to supply him, out of friendship: yet out of regard to his importunity, he will rise, and lend him whatever he has occasion for. I tell you likewise, ask, and it shall be given: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened. for every one that asketh, receives: he that seeketh, finds: and he that knocks has admittance. what father among you would give his son a stone, when he asketh for bread? or if for a fish, instead of a fish would he give him a serpent? or instead of an egg will he offer him a scorpion? if ye then, wicked as ye are, know how to give what is proper to your children: how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to them that ask him?
and forgive us our sins: since we forgive every one that has offended us. and leave us not under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." Then he said to them, suppose any of you should go to his friend at midnight; and say to him, friend, lend me three loaves: for a friend of mine, a traveller, is come to my house, and I have nothing to entertain him with. and he within should give this answer, don't trouble me now: the door is made fast, and my family are all in bed: I can't get up to supply you. I tell you, tho' he will not rise, to supply him, out of friendship: yet out of regard to his importunity, he will rise, and lend him whatever he has occasion for. I tell you likewise, ask, and it shall be given: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened. for every one that asketh, receives: he that seeketh, finds: and he that knocks has admittance. what father among you would give his son a stone, when he asketh for bread? or if for a fish, instead of a fish would he give him a serpent? or instead of an egg will he offer him a scorpion? if ye then, wicked as ye are, know how to give what is proper to your children: how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to them that ask him?
Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged. saying, in a certain city there was a judge, who neither feared God, nor regarded man. a widow was likewise there, who frequently came to him, saying, do me justice against my adversary. read more.
for some time he refus'd to do it: but at length he said in himself; tho' I neither fear God, nor regard man; yet, because this widow importunes me, I will do her justice, that she may'nt be continually coming to teaze me. observe, said Jesus, that language of this unrighteous judge. and will not God avenge his own elect, who cry to him night and day? will he delay their cause? I tell you, he will speedily avenge them. however, when the son of man comes, how few of the faithful will he find in the land?
for some time he refus'd to do it: but at length he said in himself; tho' I neither fear God, nor regard man; yet, because this widow importunes me, I will do her justice, that she may'nt be continually coming to teaze me. observe, said Jesus, that language of this unrighteous judge. and will not God avenge his own elect, who cry to him night and day? will he delay their cause? I tell you, he will speedily avenge them. however, when the son of man comes, how few of the faithful will he find in the land?
Christ » Power of » Demonstrated by his resurrection
but as to his holy spirit miraculously declared to be the son of God, by his resurrection from the dead:
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who being the radiation of his glory, and the imprest image of his substance, and governing all things by his powerful command, after having himself made expiation for our sins, sat down on the right hand of the divine majesty in the highest heavens.
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Christ » Power of » Infinite
and Jesus came, and said to them, all power has been given me in heaven and in earth.
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Christ » Power of » Pardoning
only it was fit you should know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins: arise, then, said he, to the paralytic, take up thy bed, and march home.
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Christ » Power of » Saving
Christ » Power of » Over his own life
no man can take it from me, but I voluntarily lay it down: I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. this is the order I have received from my father.
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Christ » Power of » Wonder-working
how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.
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Christ » Power of » Life-giving
for thou hast given him power over all men, that he might give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
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Christ » Power of » Over nature
but to his disciples he said, where is your faith? while they, seiz'd with fear and admiration, said to one another, who can this man be, that he commands even the winds, and the waves, and they obey?
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God » Pleasing of » Power of
Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, conformable to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret from antient times, but now is laid open,
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to God, I say, who is only wise, be glory thro' Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
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Holy spirit » Power of » Fills life with healing influences
since the gospel we preach'd, did not consist only of words, but was fully confirm'd by miracles and gifts of the holy spirit, you yourselves being witnesses, what we did among you and for you.
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for the spirit, which God has given us, is not a spirit of timidity, but of fortitude, of benevolence, and of moderation.
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that by his immense power he would strengthen the faculties of your minds by his spirit:
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the miracles which God wrought by the ministry of Paul being of such an extraordinary nature, that by applying the handkerchiefs, or aprons that had touch'd his skin, to the distemper'd, they were cured, and the evil spirits came out of the possessed.
my discourse, and my preaching did not consist in the persuasive reasonings of human wisdom, but in demonstrating the spiritual meaning of the scriptures:
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Holy spirit » Power of » Enables men to speak with authority
Great was the power by which the apostles attested the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and they were all greatly favoured by the people.
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Now Stephen full of grace and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
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Holy spirit » Power of » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
but ye shall receive the influence of the holy spirit, which will descend upon you: and ye shall be witnesses for me, in Jerusalem, in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the remotest part of the earth.
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when all of a sudden there came a sound from heaven, like that of an impetuous wind, which filled all the house where they were.
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Holy spirit » Power of » Mightier than physical forces
Holy spirit » Power of » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
Holy spirit » Power of » Jesus the supreme example of
Jesus return'd by the influence of the spirit into Galilee, where his same quickly spread over all the country;
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public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
do you imagine that my coming will produce peace on the earth? I tell you, no; but rather division.
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and the people were much divided about him: for some said, he is a good man: others said, not at all; but he seduces the people.
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so that the people were divided in their opinions about him.
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thereupon some of the Pharisees said, this man has no divine mission, because he does not observe the sabbath. but said others, if he be an impostor, how can he do such miracles? and there was a schism among them.
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There was another schism therefore among the Jews, occasion'd by this discourse.
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public Opinion » Power of » Saved jonathan's life
public Opinion » Power of » Cost saul his kingdom
public Opinion » Power of » Saved the life of john the baptist
he would have put him to death, but for fear of the people, who reckoned him a prophet.
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public Opinion » Power of » Prevented men from confessing Christ
However, no body talk'd openly in favour of him, for fear of the Jews.
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public Opinion » Power of » Secured the imprisonment of peter
and perceiving that the Jews were pleas'd with this, he proceeded to secure Peter during the feast of unleavened bread:
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Prayer » Power of » Dependent upon faith
and whatever ye shall ask in prayer, with faith, ye shall receive.
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and if in my name ye shall ask any thing of the father, whereby he may be glorified by the son, I will effect it.
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Prayer » Power of » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise
At midnight Paul and Silas went to prayers, and sang praises to God, which the other prisoners heard: when all of a sudden there was such a great earthquake, that the foundations of the prison were shaken: immediately all the doors opened, and the setters dropp'd from the prisoners.
Prayer » Power of » Increased by self-denial
however, such a distemper is not to be removed but by prayer and fasting.
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Prayer » Power of » Manifest in the life of elijah
then be pray'd again: the heavens sent its showers, and the earth push'd out its fruit.
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Prayer » Power of » Unlimited to those who abide in Christ
if ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and you shall obtain it.
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Satan » Power of » Called the prince of this world
for the prince of the world is coming:
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now is this world condemn'd: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
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of judgment, because the prince of this world is condemn'd.
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Satan » Adversary » Power of » Inspires lying wonders
Since then the children were made subject to a state of mortality, so he himself likewise was subject to the same condition: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
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who by the instigation of satan will make his parade with various arts, with fallacious signs and prodigies,
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Satan » Adversary » Power of » Blinds the minds of unbelievers
but if our gospel be obscure, it is so only to those who are lost: to those unbelievers, whose minds the God of this world has so blinded, that the glorious lustre of the gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, does not enlighten them.
Satan » Adversary » Power of » Contends with the saints
for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits.
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Satan » Adversary » Power of » Sinners under the dominion of
and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and partake of the inheritance of the saints, by believing on me."
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Satan » Adversary » Power of » Permitted to afflict the righteous
Satan » Adversary » Power of » Claims authority over the world
all this power, said he, will I give thee, and the glory of them: for they are at my disposal, and where I please, I bestow them.
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Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
while they were at supper, (the devil having now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him) Jesus,
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upon which Peter said, Ananias, how could satan inspire thine heart to lye to the holy ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
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and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,
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in which you formerly liv'd, influenc'd by the customs of this world, and by the prince of the aerial powers, the spirits that now actuate the incredulous:
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this I Paul have frequently attempted, but Satan has been my obstacle.
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Serpent » Power of » Humbled
upon which he said to them, I beheld satan falling, like lightning, from heaven.
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the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, call'd the devil or satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were precipitated with him.
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then cast him into the bottomless pit, there shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should seduce the nations no more, till the thousand years should he fulfilled: and after that, he was to be loosed for a short time.
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Serpent » Power of » Tempting to disobedience
Serpent » Power of » Preying upon men
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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Serpent » Power of » Tempting Christ
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil:
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whereupon the tempter came to him, and said, "If thou be the Son of God, command these stones to become bread."
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Serpent » Power of » Ruining the soul and body
and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?
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as the child was advancing, the demon threw him down, into convulsions: but Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, cured the child, and delivered him to his father.
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Serpent » Power of » Slandering saints
Serpent » Power of » Sowing the tares
the field is the world: the good seed are the children of the kingdom: but the tares are the children of the wicked one: the enemy that sowed them is the devil: the harvest is the conclusion of the age: and the reapers are the angels.
Serpent » Power of » Removing the good seed
when any one heareth the doctrine of the gospel, and considers it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away what was sown in his heart: he is the person meant by the high-way, where some of the seed was sown: but the stony ground,
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Serpent » Power of » Opposing the righteous
Serpent » Power of » The malignant work of
Serpent » Power of » Lying
you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.
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Serpent » Power of » Inflicting disease
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
while they were at supper, (the devil having now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him) Jesus,
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upon which Peter said, Ananias, how could satan inspire thine heart to lye to the holy ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
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and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,
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in which you formerly liv'd, influenc'd by the customs of this world, and by the prince of the aerial powers, the spirits that now actuate the incredulous:
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this I Paul have frequently attempted, but Satan has been my obstacle.
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Tempter » Power of » Humbled
upon which he said to them, I beheld satan falling, like lightning, from heaven.
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the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, call'd the devil or satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were precipitated with him.
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then cast him into the bottomless pit, there shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should seduce the nations no more, till the thousand years should he fulfilled: and after that, he was to be loosed for a short time.
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Tempter » Power of » Tempting to disobedience
Tempter » Power of » Preying upon men
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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Tempter » Power of » Tempting Christ
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil:
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whereupon the tempter came to him, and said, "If thou be the Son of God, command these stones to become bread."
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Tempter » Power of » Ruining the soul and body
and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?
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as the child was advancing, the demon threw him down, into convulsions: but Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, cured the child, and delivered him to his father.
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Tempter » Power of » Slandering saints
Tempter » Power of » Sowing the tares
the field is the world: the good seed are the children of the kingdom: but the tares are the children of the wicked one: the enemy that sowed them is the devil: the harvest is the conclusion of the age: and the reapers are the angels.
Tempter » Power of » Removing the good seed
when any one heareth the doctrine of the gospel, and considers it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away what was sown in his heart: he is the person meant by the high-way, where some of the seed was sown: but the stony ground,
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Tempter » Power of » Opposing the righteous
Tempter » Power of » The malignant work of
Tempter » Power of » Lying
you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.
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Tempter » Power of » Inflicting disease
Timothy » Power of
don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery.
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For which reason I remind you to exert the divine gifts you received, when I gave you the imposition of hands.
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Word » Power of » A life-giving force
thus the christian doctrine flourish'd and prevail'd.
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Word » Power of » A defensive weapon
let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
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Word » Power of » A crushing hammer
Word » Power of » A devouring flame
Word » Power of » A probing instrument
for the word of God is active and efficacious, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even to the division of soul and spirit, to the smallest and most inward parts, distinguishing the thoughts, and intentions of the heart.
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Word » Power of » A saving power
for I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is divinely effectual to salvation, to everyone that believes, to the Jew first, and then to the Gentile.
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