Dictionary of Bible Themes
Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5954 strength » 5957 strength, spiritual
In contrast to human strength, God is the source and supplier of all spiritual strength through which believers can do all that God asks.
God is the source of spiritual strength
God gives strength
Ephesians 6:10
See also
Judges 16:3,6,18-20;
Psalm 68:35;
Isaiah 40:29-31;
Luke 24:49;
Acts 1:8;
Ephesians 3:16,20;
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17;
1 Timothy 1:12;
2 Timothy 1:7
Strength comes from the promise of his presence
Joshua 1:9
See also
Deuteronomy 31:7-8;
Psalm 119:28;
Isaiah 41:10;
Jeremiah 1:8;
Haggai 2:4;
2 Timothy 4:17
Strength comes from the realisation of his grace
2 Timothy 2:1
See also
Acts 20:32;
1 Corinthians 15:10;
Hebrews 13:9
Strength comes through the Holy Spirit
Zechariah 4:6-7
See also
Judges 14:6;
Luke 4:14;
Ephesians 3:7,16
Overcoming strength is often veiled in weakness
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
See also
Psalm 8:2;
Acts 14:19-20;
2 Corinthians 4:8-12;
Colossians 2:15;
Hebrews 11:32-38
Aspects of spiritual strength
Profound dependence upon God
1 Samuel 17:45
See also
Psalm 27:1; Psalm 44:4-8; Psalm 118:6;
Isaiah 40:29-31;
Daniel 3:16-18;
Matthew 26:42;
1 Corinthians 1:31;
Galatians 6:14;
Hebrews 13:6
Humility and gentleness
Matthew 11:29
See also
Numbers 12:3;
1 Thessalonians 2:6-8,11-12
See also
2036 Christ, humility
2066 Christ, power of
2410 cross, the
3030 Holy Spirit, power
3035 Holy Spirit, presence of
6666 grace
7921 fellowship
8413 edification
8482 spiritual warfare