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Apr 23, 2022 · From this verse, God’s hierarchy of authority is laid plain – from God Himself, to Christ, to man, and finally to woman. This divine authority structure doesn’t decrease in value as the ladder goes down. Instead, it’s a picture of how everything, although diversified, works together for the good of God’s kingdom. The head of Christ is God
Oct 14, 2024 · The Call to Lead: Answering God’s Authority. Answering the call to lead is a profound responsibility that stems from recognizing and submitting to God’s authority. Here are four important considerations as we embrace this divine calling: Surrender and Obedience: Leaders must surrender their own agendas and submit to God’s authority. They ...
Apr 5, 2024 · In the book of Genesis, God gives Adam and Eve authority over the earth, instructing them to “fill the earth and subdue it” (Genesis 1:28). This passage is often interpreted as the establishment of human authority over the physical world, under the ultimate authority of God.
2 days ago · God’s Word is not just authoritative in its moral authority. As we indicated last week, its authority also makes it sufficient in providing both the answers and the resources to live the Christian life it commands. Jesus is sufficient to save. And He saves us into a Body that is sufficient to meet one another’s needs in times of trial.
Apr 11, 2013 · The chapter emphasizes (Dan. 4:17, 25) “that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whom He wishes.” All authority is delegated from God and those in authority are accountable to God. This means that no person, no matter what office he holds, is above rebuke if he strays from the ultimate authority of God’s Word.
- All authority on earth comes from the Sovereign of the universe. Note Romans 13:1-2: “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorit...
- We examined this when we studied Titus 1:5, so I will only mention it in passing here. Whenever the New Testament refers to the elders of a particu...
- When authority is abused, it hurts those under authority. In such cases, God ultimately will judge the abuser. But when it is exercised properly, a...
- Feminists who bristle at the thought of a wife submitting to her husband contend that to submit implies inferiority. But note 1 Corinthians 11:3: “...
- We often see authority as a perk, but not as a serious responsibility. When my brother was a boy, he started a club with his friends. He announced...
- In the world and, sadly, often in the church, these get reversed. A man seeks the position of authority, but he lacks the character to lead. Once h...
- Sometimes (hopefully, rarely) the elders must take correction to the level of public church discipline (I will deal with this further when we come...
Aug 19, 2022 · The authority of the believer comes from God and from God’s Word. As we are God’s ambassadors, we can speak with His authority as we share His Word, appealing to the world on behalf of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). We wield the sword of the Spirit, a mighty weapon forged by God for our use (Ephesians 6:17).
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Yet the Bible tells us, “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Psalm 115:3 ESV). What Does It Mean That God is Sovereign? Put simply, it means God can do anything he wants to do. God is omnipotent—his power has no limits. Nothing happens outside his kingly authority; he is the first and final cause of all things.
