Power vs. Power

Twice in the Bible the following two words are used together: all power.

Once it is used in Matthew 28:18, and is speaking of the power of God in Christ Jesus.

The other time is found in 2 Thessalonians 2:9 and is referring to the power of Satan.

So how can both God and Satan have all power? I am glad you asked. The answer is that these two words for power are really very descriptive in the original language. In Matthew 28:18, the word is "exousia", which speaks of authority. Judicial, managing, governmental authority. God has ALL of that.

In 2 Thessalonians, the word is "dunamis", which means strength, power, ability. But not authority.

Think about it. God has all power with authority. All authority. Over everything.

Satan is, at best, a strong man.

There will come a day when the Authority of God will pull the plug on the power of Satan.

Oh, and here is another thing. That which God has, we have when we are walking with Him!
Now, that is great news!

So, which would you rather have, power or Power?