I've been studying prayer and I've noticed that the phrase "power of God" continues to be mentioned. What exactly is the "Power of God"?
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive 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.
We error if we do not understand the scriptures and the power of God.
Matthew 22:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
We know that this "power" comes from the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit:
Luke 4:14
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.
We know that this "power" can be used in conjunction with spiritual authority against evil spirits and to cure diseases:
Luke 9:1
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
We know that this "power" isn't inherent in our own nature or predicated upon our own holiness:
Acts 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 or holiness we had made this man to walk?
When combined with faith this "power" can be used to unleash great wonders and miracles:
Acts 6:8
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
When demonstrated, this "power" is coveted by the wicked:
Acts 8:19
Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
This "power" is distinct from, but not separate, from the Holy Spirit:
Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Paul had this power:
Romans 15:19
Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 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:
This power can be denied by those who are merely religious:
2 Timothy 3:5
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
Clearly anyone who has received the baptism of the Holy Spirit has received this "power". But, what exactly is it?
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