STUDY : Power – Dunamis or Dynamis (do-nah-mis)
Dunamis – inherent power, natural capability,
BULLINGER
natural capability, inherent power; CAPABILITY of anything, ABILITY to perform anything; then absolutely, not merely power capable of action, but, power IN action.
The power of God, is the power which manifests itself in all the modes, especially in His redeeming work where God is at work, revealing and carrying out the plan of salvation.
STRONGS
δύναμις dýnamis, doo’-nam-is; from G1410; force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself):—ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
God is the inherent power
Matthew 6:13
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power (inherent power) , and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Mark 9:1
9 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 (in) power (dynamis – inherent power).
Matthew 26:64
Unbelief effects doing “mighty works”
Matthew 13:58
58 And he did not many mighty works (dynamis – inherent power) there because of their unbelief.
Jesus had “inherent power”
Mark 5:30
30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue (dynamis – inherent power) had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
Mark 6:2
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 (dynamis – inherent power) are wrought by his hands?
Christ will come back with (association and companionship) power (dynamis – inherent power) and glory
Mark 13:24-26
24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with (in association and companionship) great power (dynamis – inherent power) and glory.
God is a God to the living, this is the “inherent power” of God
Matthew 22:29-33
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power (dynamis – inherent power) of God.
30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
Why is it translated “mighty works” – NT “miracles”
Matthew 7:21-23
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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 (dynamis – inherent power)?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matthew 13:53-54
53 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.
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 (dynamis – inherent power)?
1 Corinthians 12:27-30
27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles (dynamis – inherent power), then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles (dynamis – inherent power)?
30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
1 Corinthians 12:4 & 10
4 Now there are diversities (distributions, the act of cutting up) of gifts (gifts of grace), but the same Spirit.
10 To another the working of miracles (dynamis – inherent power); to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
John the Baptist had this “inherent power”
Matthew 14:1-2
14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works (dynamis – inherent power) do shew forth themselves in him.
The holy spirit (pneuma hagion) is the power (dynamic) from the highest?
Luke 1:35
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost (pneuma hagion – holy spirit) shall come upon thee, and the power (pneuma hagion – holy spirit) of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Luke 4:10-14
10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:
11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.
14 And Jesus returned in the power (dynamis – inherent power) of the Spirit (pneuma hagion – holy spirit) into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.
With power (dynamic – inherent power) devil spirits or unclean spirits came out of people
Luke 4:35-36
35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.
36 And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power (dynamis – inherent power) he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
Healing with the power (dynamic – inherent power) or the holy spirit (pneuma hagion)
Luke 5:17
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 (dynamis – inherent power) of the Lord (Jehovah) was present to heal them (for him to heal).
Christ gave the apostles the power (dynamic – inherent power) to heal the sick and cast out devils
Luke 9:1-2
9 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power (dynamis – inherent power) and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Christ gave the seventy power (dynamis – inherent power) over earthly powers
Luke 10:19
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Christ is coming back in power (dynamis – inherent power)
26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers (dynamis – inherent power) of heaven shall be shaken.
27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power (dynamis – inherent power) and great glory.
The 12 apostles were to wait until the power (dynamis – inherent power) came to them
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 (dynamis – inherent power) from on high.
Power (dynamic – inherent power) and holy spirit (pneuma hagion)
Acts 1:4-8
4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost (pneuma hagion – holy spirit) not many days hence.
6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power (dynamis – inherent power) .
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost (pneuma hagion – holy spirit) 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.
Stephen filled with holy spirit and inherent power did great wonders (signs)
5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost (pneuma hagion – holy spirit) , and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8 And Stephen, full of faith and power (pneuma hagion – holy spirit, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
The gospel is the inherent power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes
Romans 1:16
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power (dynamis – inherent power) of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
1 Corinthians 1:18
18 For the preaching (word or message) of the cross is to them that perish foolishness (without mind, destitute of any principles); but unto us which are saved it is the power (dynamis – inherent power) of God.
God’s power rests in holy spirit
Romans 15:13-15
13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power (dynamis – inherent power) of the Holy Ghost (pneuma hagion – holy spirit)
Ministering to the gentiles, performing signs and wonders by the power (dynamis – inherent power) of holy spirit (pneuma hagion – holy spirit).
Romans 15:16-19
16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost (pneuma hagion – holy spirit).
17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
19 Through mighty (by the inherent power of) signs and wonders, by the power (dynamis – inherent power) of the Spirit of God (pneuma hagion – holy spirit); so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
Christ is the power (dynamis – inherent power) and wisdom of God
1 Corinthians 1:24
24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
He demonstrated the power (dynamis – inherent power) of God to build their faith
1 Corinthians 2:4-5
4 And my speech and my preaching was not with (remaining within) enticing (persuasive) words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration (a pointing out) of the Spirit (spiritual gifts) and of power (dynamis – inherent power):
5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power (dynamis – inherent power) of God.
God raised up the Lord and will raise us up by his power (dynamis – inherent power)
1 Corinthians 6:14
14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power (dynamis – inherent power).
There is power (dynamis – inherent power) in the law… but thanks be to God the inherent power of Christ and through him being saved
1 Corinthians 15:56-57
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength (dynamis – inherent power) of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.