Dictionary of Bible Themes The right of Jesus Christ to speak and act on his Father's behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising eternal life to those who believe in him. John 8:28Jesus Christ's authority underlines his divine status See also John 8:58; 14:61 Corinthians 1:24 Colossians 2:10 John 3:35 The origin of Jesus Christ's authority See also It is given by God the Father Matthew 28:18Luke 10:22 John 5:26-27; 7:16; 10:18; 12:49-50; 17:2 Mark 10:40 See also It is limited by the Father Matthew 24:36Philippians 2:6-8 pp Mk 13:32 Matthew 12:24-28It is questioned by others See also pp Mk 3:22-26 Matthew 21:23-27pp Lk 11:15-20 John 2:18pp Mk 11:27-33 pp Lk 20:1-8 Matthew 8:23-27The authority of Jesus Christ is seen in his works He has authority over nature Matthew 14:22-33pp Mk 4:36-41 pp Lk 8:22-25 Matthew 21:18-22pp Mk 6:45-51 pp Jn 6:15-21 pp Mk 11:12-14 Matthew 9:1-8pp Mk 11:20-24 He has authority over sin Luke 7:37-38,44-50pp Mk 2:3-12 pp Lk 5:18-26 Matthew 8:14-15He has authority over sickness Matthew 20:29-34pp Mk 1:30-31 pp Lk 4:38-39 Acts 3:16; 4:30pp Mk 10:46-52 pp Lk 18:35-43 Mark 1:23-27He has authority over evil Luke 10:17pp Lk 4:33-36 Matthew 9:18-25He has authority over death Matthew 28:1-7pp Mk 5:22-42 pp Lk 8:40-55 pp Mk 16:1-6 Luke 7:11-16pp Lk 24:1-8 John 11:38-44pp Jn 20:1-17 Luke 4:18The authority of Jesus Christ is seen in his teaching See also Jesus Christ claims authority for his own words Matthew 5:21-22,27-28; 12:41-42; 17:5Mark 2:5,10; 8:38; 10:15 pp Mk 9:7 pp Lk 9:35 Mark 13:26,31John 4:24-26; 6:63; 7:15-18; 12:48-50; 13:13; 14:6 The use of the phrase "I tell you the truth" emphasises Jesus Christ's authority John 15:3The "I am" sayings in John's Gospel emphasise the divine nature of Jesus Christ's authority Matthew 7:28-29See also His authority is recognised by others Matthew 22:33,46Mark 1:22,27 Matthew 26:65-68 pp Lk 4:32 Luke 4:28-30His authority is questioned and opposed by others Matthew 10:7; 28:18-20Jesus Christ delegates his authority to others His followers preach in his name Matthew 10:1His followers continue his works Matthew 10:8pp Mk 6:7 Mark 3:15; 6:13; 16:17-18pp Lk 9:1-2 Luke 10:1-12John 14:12 Acts 3:6,16 Matthew 18:18 Mark 6:11 His followers pronounce his forgiveness and judgment Luke 22:28-30John 20:22-23 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 John 5:22-23 The results of Jesus Christ's authority See also He receives honour and glory John 11:4; 17:5Matthew 9:33; 12:23 He arouses amazement Matthew 12:14He is opposed pp Mk 3:6 Luke 8:37pp Lk 6:11 He is feared Acts 16:16-24pp Mt 8:34 His disciples are opposed Ephesians 1:20The authority of the exalted Christ Philippians 2:9-11He is Lord Colossians 3:11 Peter 3:22 Revelation 3:21 Colossians 1:16-17 He is Lord of creation Ephesians 1:22; 5:23Colossians 1:18 He is Lord of the church Acts 10:42; 17:31He is judge John 3:15; 14:3Colossians 1:19-20 He is Saviour Titus 2:13Hebrews 7:24-25; 9:28 Romans 8:34 Hebrews 7:25; 9:24 He is interceder 1 John 2:1See also 2018 Christ, divinity2066 Christ, power of 2212 Christ, head of church 2224 Christ, the Lord 2309 Christ as judge 2312 Christ as king 2324 Christ as Saviour 2336 Christ, exaltation 2369 Christ, responses to 4165 exorcism 5215 authority 6654 forgiveness, Christ's ministry |
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