Dictionary of Bible Themes The God-given freedom of action expressed in rightful power to control the actions of others. Psalms 115:3Ultimate authority belongs to God, who does as he pleases See also 2 Chronicles 20:6Job 9:12; 23:13; 42:2 Psalms 135:6 Isaiah 14:27; 43:13; 45:9; 46:10 Daniel 4:35 Romans 9:19-21 Ephesians 1:11 Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges God's authority God's authority is demonstrated in election. Romans 13:1Human authority See also All human authority is given and established by God Daniel 2:21; 4:17; 5:18-21John 19:11 Matthew 8:9 It involves the rightful freedom to give orders See also pp Lk 7:8 Genesis 41:35The centurion to Jesus Christ. Numbers 27:20Deuteronomy 1:15 Judges 9:29 Ezra 7:24 Moses delegates authority Nehemiah 3:7Esther 9:29 Isaiah 22:21 Jeremiah 38:10 Matthew 25:23 Mark 13:34 pp Lk 19:17 Luke 20:20; 23:7the parable of the talents John 19:10Acts 9:14; 26:10,12 1 Peter 2:13 Paul had the authority of the chief priests to arrest believers: John 19:10-11It is limited, unlike God's authority Matthew 20:25-28Responsibilities of those with authority They are to act as servants, not lording it over people See also John 13:4-15pp Mk 10:42-45 2 Corinthians 10:8See also Their authority is to be used for the benefit of others 2 Corinthians 13:101 Corinthians 9:4-18 See also It is sometimes necessary to withhold exercising authority for others' good 1 Corinthians 6:1-7; 8:8-13; 10:23-24Acts 5:4 Examples of the authority of believers Authority over possessions 1 Corinthians 7:37Peter to Ananias regarding the land he sold. Authority over the will John 1:12Paul on marriage. Authority to become children of God Romans 7:1The authority of the law over believers during their lifetime See also 1130 God, sovereignty1610 Scripture 2012 Christ, authority 2345 Jesus Christ, kingdom of 3050 Holy Spirit, wisdom 4110 angels 4120 Satan 5452 power 6658 freedom 7706 apostles 7733 leaders |
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