Christ's Authority
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Definition and Scope
Christ's authority refers to the divine power and right bestowed upon Jesus Christ, enabling Him to teach, perform miracles, forgive sins, and command obedience from all creation. This authority is rooted in His identity as the Son of God and is affirmed through His life, death, resurrection, and ascension.

Biblical Foundation
The authority of Christ is a central theme in the New Testament, where it is depicted as both inherent and conferred by God the Father. In Matthew 28:18, Jesus declares, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me." This statement underscores the comprehensive nature of His authority, encompassing both spiritual and earthly realms.

Teaching and Preaching
Christ's authority is evident in His teaching, which astonished many because He spoke with authority, unlike the scribes (Matthew 7:29). His teachings were not mere interpretations of the Law but were delivered with the authority of the Lawgiver Himself. In John 7:16, Jesus states, "My teaching is not My own, but it comes from Him who sent Me," indicating that His authority in teaching is derived from His divine mission.

Miracles and Healings
The miracles performed by Jesus further attest to His authority. In Mark 4:39, Jesus rebukes the wind and commands the sea, "Peace, be still!" demonstrating His authority over nature. Similarly, His authority over sickness and demons is evident in passages like Matthew 8:16, where He heals the sick and casts out spirits with a word.

Forgiveness of Sins
One of the most profound aspects of Christ's authority is His power to forgive sins. In Mark 2:5-10, Jesus forgives the sins of a paralytic, prompting the scribes to question, "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" Jesus responds by asserting His authority to forgive sins on earth, thus revealing His divine prerogative.

Authority over Life and Death
Christ's authority extends to life and death, as demonstrated in John 11:43-44, where He raises Lazarus from the dead. His own resurrection is the ultimate testament to His authority over death, as He proclaims in John 10:18, "No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again."

Judgment and Salvation
Jesus is also vested with authority to judge and grant eternal life. In John 5:22, it is stated, "The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son." This authority is linked to His role as the Savior, as He offers eternal life to those who believe in Him (John 3:16).

The Great Commission
The authority of Christ is the foundation for the Great Commission, where He commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). This commission is given with the assurance of His abiding presence and authority, empowering the Church to carry out His mission.

Heavenly Authority
In the heavenly realm, Christ's authority is affirmed in Ephesians 1:20-22, where God "seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion." This exaltation signifies His supreme authority over all creation, both visible and invisible.

Conclusion
Christ's authority is a multifaceted and foundational aspect of His identity and mission. It encompasses His teaching, miracles, forgiveness, judgment, and the ultimate victory over sin and death. This authority is recognized and revered by believers, who are called to submit to His lordship and participate in His redemptive work in the world.
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Character of Christ: Compassionate

Character of Christ: Faithful

Character of Christ: Forgiving

Character of Christ: Good

Character of Christ: Guileless

Character of Christ: Harmless

Character of Christ: Holy

Character of Christ: Humble

Character of Christ: Innocent

Character of Christ: Just

Character of Christ: Long-Suffering

Character of Christ: Loving

Character of Christ: Lowly in Heart

Character of Christ: Meek

Character of Christ: Merciful

Character of Christ: Obedient to God the Father

Character of Christ: Patient

Character of Christ: Resigned

Character of Christ: Resisting Temptation

Character of Christ: Righteous

Character of Christ: Saints are Conformed To

Character of Christ: Self-Denying

Character of Christ: Sinless

Character of Christ: Spotless

Character of Christ: Subject to his Parents

Character of Christ: True

Character of Christ: Zealous

Christ

Christ Crucified

Christ is God: Acknowledged by his Apostles

Christ is God: Acknowledged by the Old Testament Saints

Christ is God: As Creator of all Things

Christ is God: As Discerning the Thoughts of the Heart

Christ is God: As Emmanuel

Christ is God: As Entitled to Equal Honor With the Father

Christ is God: As Eternal

Christ is God: As Giver of Pastors to the Church

Christ is God: As God Over All

Christ is God: As God the Word

Christ is God: As God, he Presents the Church to Himself

Christ is God: As God, he Redeems and Purifies the Church to Himself

Christ is God: As God, the Judge

Christ is God: As Having Power to Forgive Sins

Christ is God: As Husband of the Church

Christ is God: As Jehovah

Christ is God: As Jehovah of Glory

Christ is God: As Jehovah of Hosts

Christ is God: As Jehovah, Above All

Christ is God: As Jehovah, for Whose Glory all Things Were Created

Christ is God: As Jehovah, Our Righteousness

Christ is God: As Jehovah, the First and the Last

Christ is God: As Jehovah, the Messenger of the Covenant

Christ is God: As Jehovah, the Shepherd

Christ is God: As Jehovah's Fellow and Equal

Christ is God: As King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Christ is God: As Lord of All

Christ is God: As Lord of the Sabbath

Christ is God: As Omnipotent

Christ is God: As Omnipresent

Christ is God: As Omniscient

Christ is God: As One With the Father

Christ is God: As Owner of all Things, Equally With the Father

Christ is God: As Possessed of the Fulness of the God Head

Christ is God: As Raising Himself from the Dead

Christ is God: As Raising the Dead

Christ is God: As Sending the Spirit, Equally With the Father

Christ is God: As Son of God

Christ is God: As Supporter and Preserver of all Things

Christ is God: As the Eternal God and Creator

Christ is God: As the Great God and Saviour

Christ is God: As the Holy One

Christ is God: As the Lord from Heaven

Christ is God: As the Mighty God

Christ is God: As the Object of Divine Worship

Christ is God: As the Object of Faith

Christ is God: As the Only-Begotten Son of the Father

Christ is God: As the Source of Grace, Equally With the Father

Christ is God: As the True God

Christ is God: As Unchangeable

Christ is God: As Unrestricted by the Law of the Sabbath, Equally With The

Christ is God: As Unsearchable, Equally With the Father

Christ is God: His Blood is Called the Blood of God

Christ is God: Invoked As Jehovah

Christ is God: Saints Live to Him As God

Christ-Centered

the Head of the Church Christ: Appointed by God

the Head of the Church Christ: As his Mystical Body

the Head of the Church Christ: Commissioned his Apostles

the Head of the Church Christ: Declared by Himself

the Head of the Church Christ: Has the Pre-Eminence in all Things

the Head of the Church Christ: Imparts Gifts

the Head of the Church Christ: Instituted the Ordinances

the Head of the Church Christ: Perverters of the Truth do not Hold

the Head of the Church Christ: Predicted

the Head of the Church Christ: Saints are Complete In

the High Priest Christ is of Unblemished Purity

the High Priest Christ: After the Order of Melchizedek

the High Priest Christ: Appointed and Called by God

the High Priest Christ: Appointment of, and Encouragement to Steadfastness

the High Priest Christ: Blesses

the High Priest Christ: Consecrated With an Oath

the High Priest Christ: Entered Into Heaven

the High Priest Christ: Faithful

the High Priest Christ: Has an Unchangeable Priesthood

the High Priest Christ: His Sacrifice Superior to all Others

the High Priest Christ: Intercedes

the High Priest Christ: Made Reconciliation

the High Priest Christ: Needed No Sacrifice for Himself

the High Priest Christ: Obtained Redemption for Us

the High Priest Christ: Offered Himself a Sacrifice

the High Priest Christ: Offered Sacrifice But Once

the High Priest Christ: On his Throne

the High Priest Christ: Superior to Aaron and the Levitical Priests

the High Priest Christ: Sympathises With Those Who are Tempted

the High Priest Christ: Typified: Aaron

the High Priest Christ: Typified: Melchizedek

the King Christ is King of Zion

the King Christ: Acknowledged by His Followers

the King Christ: Acknowledged by Nathanael

the King Christ: Acknowledged by The Wise Men from the East

the King Christ: Declared by Himself

the King Christ: Foretold

the King Christ: Glorious

the King Christ: Has a Righteous Kingdom

the King Christ: Has an Everlasting Kingdom

the King Christ: Has an Universal Kingdom

the King Christ: His Kingdom not of This World

the King Christ: Kings Shall do Homage To

the King Christ: Saints Receive a Kingdom From

the King Christ: Saints Shall Behold

the King Christ: Saints, the Subjects of

the King Christ: Shall Overcome all his Enemies

the King Christ: Sits in the Throne of God

the King Christ: Sits on the Throne of David

the King Christ: Supreme

the King Christ: The Jews Shall Seek To

the King Christ: Typified: David

the King Christ: Typified: Melchizedek

the King Christ: Typified: Solomon

the King Christ: Written on his Cross

the Mediator Christ in Virtue of his Atonement

the Mediator Christ of the Gospel Covenant

the Mediator Christ: The Only One Between God and Man

the Mediator Christ: Typified: Aaron

the Mediator Christ: Typified: Moses

the Prophet Christ: Abounded in Wisdom

the Prophet Christ: Alone Knows and Reveals God

the Prophet Christ: Anointed With the Holy Spirit

the Prophet Christ: Declared his Doctrine to be That of the Father

the Prophet Christ: Faithful to his Trust

the Prophet Christ: Foretold

the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come

the Prophet Christ: God Commands Us to Hear

the Prophet Christ: God Will Severely Visit Our Neglect of

the Prophet Christ: Meek and Unostentatious in his Teaching

the Prophet Christ: Mighty in Deed and Word

the Prophet Christ: Preached the Gospel, and Worked Miracles

the Prophet Christ: Typified: Moses

the Shepherd Christ: Foretold

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Calls

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Cherishes Tenderly

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Feeds

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Gathers

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Gives Eternal Life To

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Guides

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Knows

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Laid Down his Life For

the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Protects and Preserves

the Shepherd Christ: The Chief

the Shepherd Christ: The Good

the Shepherd Christ: The Great

the Shepherd Christ: Typified: David

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