AUTHORITY IN CHRIST..........
In the new testament, the word power is translated in different forms. Matt 28:18 "And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth......" The Greek word for power here is "exousia" meaning judicial authority, a delegated authority. This is sovereignty over something.
Jesus is saying that all authority is given unto him both in heaven and on earth. The amplified version says ....all authority( all power of rule)in heaven and on earth has been given to me....." The new Creation in Christ has this authority because they are joint heirs with Christ(Rom 8:17a) and as Christ is, so are they(1John 4:17b). The new creation has all authority on earth because they have the legal right to use the name of Jesus which is the seal of this authority."Wherefore God also hath given him a name which is above every name.That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow............." Philip2:9-10
The name of Jesus represent His person,purpose, honour, Authority and all that He is. The new Creation has been placed far above every rule(Eph 1:19-23). This is the reason why you don't have to beg God to come and change your situation. God has placed you in charge. When U encounter situations that are not good, don't wait for anyone, demonstrate your God given authority using God's word.
We will talk about the next translation for POWER in the next sequel. God bless you all....
In the new testament, the word power is translated in different forms. Matt 28:18 "And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth......" The Greek word for power here is "exousia" meaning judicial authority, a delegated authority. This is sovereignty over something.
Jesus is saying that all authority is given unto him both in heaven and on earth. The amplified version says ....all authority( all power of rule)in heaven and on earth has been given to me....." The new Creation in Christ has this authority because they are joint heirs with Christ(Rom 8:17a) and as Christ is, so are they(1John 4:17b). The new creation has all authority on earth because they have the legal right to use the name of Jesus which is the seal of this authority."Wherefore God also hath given him a name which is above every name.That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow............." Philip2:9-10
The name of Jesus represent His person,purpose, honour, Authority and all that He is. The new Creation has been placed far above every rule(Eph 1:19-23). This is the reason why you don't have to beg God to come and change your situation. God has placed you in charge. When U encounter situations that are not good, don't wait for anyone, demonstrate your God given authority using God's word.
We will talk about the next translation for POWER in the next sequel. God bless you all....
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