The omnipotence of Jesus Christ is a central tenet of Christian theology, affirming His divine nature and authority over all creation. This attribute is consistently demonstrated throughout the New Testament, where Jesus is depicted as possessing unlimited power, a characteristic that underscores His identity as the Son of God.

Creation and Sustenance of the Universe

The Gospel of John opens with a profound declaration of Christ's role in creation: "Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made" (John 1:3). This passage affirms that Jesus is not only the agent of creation but also the sustainer of the universe. Colossians 1:16-17 further emphasizes this truth: "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible... all things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together" .

Miracles as Demonstrations of Omnipotence

The miracles performed by Jesus during His earthly ministry serve as tangible demonstrations of His omnipotence. He exercised authority over nature, as seen when He calmed the storm with a command: "Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm" (Matthew 8:26). His power over physical ailments is evident in numerous healings, such as the restoration of sight to the blind (John 9:6-7) and the cleansing of lepers (Luke 17:12-14).

Jesus also displayed power over life and death, most notably in the raising of Lazarus: "When He had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, 'Lazarus, come out!' The man who had been dead came out" (John 11:43-44). This miracle not only illustrates His authority over death but also foreshadows His own resurrection, the ultimate demonstration of His power.

Authority Over Spiritual Realms

Christ's omnipotence extends beyond the physical realm to the spiritual. He cast out demons with a word, as recorded in Matthew 8:16: "When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Him, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick" . His authority over the spiritual forces of darkness is further affirmed in Colossians 2:15, which states, "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross" .

Forgiveness of Sins

One of the most profound expressions of Jesus' omnipotence is His authority to forgive sins. In Mark 2:5-7, Jesus declares to a paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven." This pronouncement astonished the onlookers, who questioned, "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" . Jesus' ability to forgive sins is a direct assertion of His divine authority and power.

The Great Commission

Before His ascension, Jesus affirmed His omnipotence in the Great Commission: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me" (Matthew 28:18). This statement encapsulates His supreme power and serves as the foundation for the mission of the Church, as He commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations.

Throughout the New Testament, the omnipotence of Jesus Christ is a testament to His divine nature and His role as the sovereign Lord over all creation. His power is not only a source of awe but also a foundation for faith, providing assurance of His ability to accomplish His purposes and fulfill His promises.Psalm 45:3-5
Gird your sword on your thigh, O most mighty, with your glory and your majesty.
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Psalm 110:3
Your people shall be willing in the day of your power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: you have the dew of your youth.
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Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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Isaiah 40:10
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
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Isaiah 50:2,4
Why, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinks, because there is no water, and dies for thirst.
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Isaiah 63:1
Who is this that comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
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Matthew 8:3,16,27
And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be you clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
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Matthew 10:1
And when he had called to him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
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Matthew 12:13,28,29
Then said he to the man, Stretch forth your hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.
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Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.
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Mark 3:27
No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
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Mark 6:7
And he called to him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
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Luke 5:17
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 of the Lord was present to heal them.
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Luke 9:1
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
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Luke 11:20-22
But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come on you.
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John 2:19
Jesus answered and said to them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
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John 5:21,28,29
For as the Father raises up the dead, and vivifies them; even so the Son vivifies whom he will.
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John 10:17,18,28
Therefore does my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
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John 17:1,2
These words spoke Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you:
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Philippians 3:20,21
For our conversation is in heaven; from where also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ:
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Colossians 1:17
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
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2 Thessalonians 1:9
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
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1 Timothy 6:16
Who only has immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach to; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.
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Hebrews 1:3
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:
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Hebrews 7:25
Why he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them.
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2 Peter 1:16
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
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Revelation 1:8
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
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Revelation 3:7
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things said he that is holy, he that is true, he that has the key of David, he that opens, and no man shuts; and shuts, and no man opens;
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Revelation 5:12
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
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The Power of Christ Illustrated by the Resurrection
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Whether the Soul of Christ had Omnipotence as Regards the ...
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the ... to pass, for it is written (Mat.9:30, 31) that Jesus strictly charged ...
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Detaining Christ
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strikes one from this incident is just this: Jesus Christ will certainly ...
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Christ's Reply to the Sadducees About the Resurrection. (Matt. ...
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. ... and had as yet hardly noticed
Christ, their attention ... of the Scriptures and of the omnipotence of God. ...
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Mercy, Omnipotence, and Justice
... nevertheless the truth; majestic displays of omnipotence have an ... I have sinned greatly
I believe Christ was punished ... you by humble faith look to Jesus, and say ...
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The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
... this it seems clear that Jesus received His ... Nor should the fact that Christ possessed
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On Christ.
... things which are the Father's are also Christ's, certainly among those things which
exist is the omnipotence of the ... For "at the name of Jesus every knee shall ...
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The Power of Christ's Resurrection.
... James Montgomery. The power of Christ's Resurrection. Come see the place where Jesus
lay,. ... What spirit brought Him from the dead? By His omnipotence He rose,. ...
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The Man that Stopped Jesus
... lesson as to the power which Christ puts into ... first.' But when blind Bartimaeus cried,
Jesus smiled down ... it sets the necessary limit to the omnipotence of faith ...
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Jesus Only
... a poor exchange for the gracious omnipotence of the ... taken representatively as the
preparer of Christ, for our ... preparing state, and come not to "Jesus only." I ...
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