What the Bible says about Power of God to Salvation
(From Forerunner Commentary)

John 15:5 He speaks directly to us, stating a principle we must learn to live with. The power to do spiritual works, to overcome, to produce the fruit of God's Spirit, to be used by God in any righteous manner comes from above. Israel's journey through the wilderness illustrates this. Every step of the way was physically empowered by the manna and water God provided. Understanding God's hand in our preparation for the Kingdom of God is also advanced by remembering that we are the clay sculpture our Creator is molding and shaping (Isaiah 64:8). Does any work of art—any painting, carving, drawing, tapestry, work of literature, or fine meal for that matter—have inherent power to shape itself? The natural man, even apart from God's purpose, is a magnificent work of art. David writes in Psalm 139:14, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Yet, when we have put on incorruption and immortality, and have inherited the Kingdom of God, we will be the most magnificent masterpieces there are, far superior to what we are now. To mold and shape us into God's image requires love, wisdom, and multiple other powers far beyond anything any person—even Jesus as a human being—has. John W. Ritenbaugh Power Belongs to God (Part Two) Related Topics: Christ in Us | Fruit of Righteousness | Fruit, Bearing | Fruits of God's Holy Spirit | Fruits of Repentance | Fruits of Righteousness | Fruits of the Spirit | Fruits, Appraisal of | Fruits, Judging by | Fruits, Knowing by | God's Workmanship | Image and Likeness of God | Image of Christ | Image of God | Living by Faith | Overcoming | Potter and Clay Analogy | Power of Christ | Power of God | Power of God's Holy Spirit | Will and Power to do

 

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