Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5215 authority The right to act or speak in certain ways, in accordance with the authorisation of a higher power. All human authority derives from God, and is to be exercised in a responsible manner. This set of themes consists of the following: 5216 authority, nature of5217 authority, in the church 5218 authority, in the home 5219 authority, of human institutions 5220 authority, abuse of |