Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Power of Keys See KEYS, POWER OF. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

POWER OF GOD See OMNIPOTENCE. Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Power, John H., D.D a noted minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Montgomery Co., Ky., March 15, 1798; was converted at a very early age; united with the Methodists in 1819; was licensed to preach two years after, and joined the Kentucky Conference, where his appointments were, Mount Sterling and Hinkston circuits, … Continue reading “Power, John H., D.D”

Power, James, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1746. He graduated from Princeton College in 1766, was licensed to preach to the Presbytery of Newcastle June 24, 1772, and settled in the western part of Pennsylvania. In 1776 he became pastor of Mt. Pleasant congregation, and retained this position … Continue reading “Power, James, D.D”

Power, Francis Herron a Presbyterian minister, was born ill Alleghany County, Pa., July 14, 1829. He received a careful academical training; graduated at Washington College, Washington, Pa.; studied theology in the Western Theological Seminary, Alleghany City, Pa., and was licensed by Redstone Presbytery. Being deeply interested in the efforts of the government to suppress the … Continue reading “Power, Francis Herron”

power, abuse of Is taken in canon law in the very wide sense of the evil and unlawful use of ecclesiastical power or office and the term is not restricted to tyrannical use. The Code devotes to it an entire title (XIX) of the Fifth Book. The first canon of the title states: “Abuse of … Continue reading “power, abuse of”

Power (Noun, and Verb, to have, bring under) for the different meanings of which see ABILITY, MIGHT, is sometimes used, by metonymy, of persons and things, e.g., (a) of God, Mat 26:64; Mar 14:62; (b) of angels, e.g., perhaps in Eph 1:21, RV, “power,” AV, “might” (cp. Rom 8:38; 1Pe 3:22); (c) of that which … Continue reading “Power (Noun, and Verb, to have, bring under)”

POWER For the use of this word in 1Co 11:10, see VEIL. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary POWER Ability, force, strength. Power includes a particular relation to the subordinate execution of superior orders. In the word authority we find a sufficient energy to make us perceive a right. Dominion carries with it an idea … Continue reading “Power”

Powell, William Samuel an English divine of remarkable ability, was born at Colchester Sept. 27, 1717; was admitted to St. John’s College, Cambridge, in 1734; and, having taken the degree of bachelor of arts in 1738-9, was elected fellow of it in March, 1740. In 1741 he was taken into the family of lord Townshend … Continue reading “Powell, William Samuel”

Powell, Vavasor a Welsh Puritan preacher, who was born in 1617, was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, but left the Establishment and became an itinerating minister. He was very zealous for the Church of God, was very outspoken and gave much annoyance to Churchmen, and was often in trouble. He died in Fleet Prison, London, … Continue reading “Powell, Vavasor”