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Intro
What is Authority?
What is Authority?
The captain on the bridge of a large naval vessel saw a light ahead on a collision course.
He signaled, “Alter your course ten degrees south.”
The reply came back, “Alter your course ten degrees north.”
The captain then signaled, “Alter your course ten degrees south.
I am a captain.”
The reply: “Alter your course 10 degrees north.
I am a seaman third-class.”
The furious captain signaled, “Alter your course ten degrees south.
I am a battleship.”
The reply: “Alter your course ten degrees north.
I am a lighthouse.”
~Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations~
~Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations~
In this context of this illustration the captain should have had authority over the seaman third class.
But in this instance since the lighthouse on land wasn’t going anywhere the seaman had authority.
It would only make sense for the captain to obey this authority since it was in his best interest.
Jesus tells us about his authority in the Great Commission found in .
Green, M. P. (Ed.).
(1989).
Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file).
Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.
This great responsibility and charge has been given to God’s people from Jesus himself!
He has called us to do many things and this month we will examine all that he has called us to do within the great commission, today beginning with the authority of Jesus.
In the Greek the word authority is defined as the right to control or command, authority, absolute power, warrant (ἐξουσία) (ex-so-siah)
Authority Defined
In the Greek the word is defined as the right to control or command, authority, absolute power, warrant (ἐξουσία) (ex-so-siah) Another definition states...
Authority refers to the prerogative to rule or govern others.
It has to do with the right to regulate and control the activities of one or more individuals.
~Lexham Theological Wordbook.~
God establishes authority.
If you believe in and respect God then you will respect governing authorities!
If you have a problem with any authority remember that God is in control and His thoughts are not your thoughts.
God has the right to mold the clay as he wishes.
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Can we be halfway submissive?
A little boy finally sat down after first resisting his parents’ command to do so.
He said to his parents, “I’m sitting down on the outside, but I’m standing up on the inside.”
3 Spheres of Authority
1. Government-
2. Home- 5:21-6:4
3. Church- sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)
God has established three fundamental spheres of government.
We obey these by conviction no by force.
We have the ability to say no to these things, even though it is right to obey we do not necessarily have to.
The only time we don't obey authority is when it goes against God.
sola Scriptura SCRIPTURE ALONE!
When it comes down to the question of whom to obey God always has authority!
Authority gives one the right to rule over an individual or group, It is given by God, and should be respected as long as it doesn’t trample on God’s rule.
We would do well to understand that as Christians we must obey authority as long as it falls in line with God’s authority.
The Pharisees wanted to see a sign from Jesus to confirm that he was actually of God, the Son of Man.
But Jesus told them that he wouldn’t give them one.
They would only be shown by Him being in the heart of the earth 3 days and 3 nights.
God the father gave Jesus Authority/Power once He completed the mission He was sent to this earth to accomplish.
Jesus would work many signs showing authority on this earth.
Authority over nature.
(rebuking the wind)
Authority over sin.
(forgiving the sins of the paralytic.)
Authority over sickness.
(healing Peter’s Mother in law)
Authority over evil.
(Even the demons are subject to His name)
Authority over death.
(raised up the widows son from his coffin.)
But he was perfected through His obedience and suffering.
Now he sits at the right hand of God in the place of honor.
Authority In Heaven
Intercession for His people
(sits at the right hand of God making intercession for us.)
(He is able to save.
Makes intercession for us.)
(He is our advocate)
Bringing his Church home forever
(We are His sheep.
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