Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2012 Jesus Christ, authority of

2012 Jesus Christ, authority of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Jesus Christ's authority underlines his divine status

The origin of Jesus Christ's authority

It is given by God the Father

It is limited by the Father

It is questioned by others

Matthew 12:24-28 pp Mark 3:22-26 pp Luke 11:15-20 See also Matthew 21:23-27 pp Mark 11:27-33 pp Luke 20:1-8; John 2:18

The authority of Jesus Christ is seen in his works

He has authority over nature

Matthew 8:23-27 pp Mark 4:36-41 pp Luke 8:22-25; Matthew 14:22-33 pp Mark 6:45-51 pp John 6:15-21; Matthew 21:18-22 pp Mark 11:12-14 pp Mark 11:20-24

He has authority over sin

Matthew 9:1-8 pp Mark 2:3-12 pp Luke 5:18-26; Luke 7:37-38,44-50

He has authority over sickness

Matthew 8:14-15 pp Mark 1:30-31 pp Luke 4:38-39; Matthew 20:29-34 pp Mark 10:46-52 pp Luke 18:35-43; Acts 3:16; Acts 4:30

He has authority over evil

Mark 1:23-27 pp Luke 4:33-36; Luke 10:17

He has authority over death

Matthew 9:18-25 pp Mark 5:22-42 pp Luke 8:40-55; Matthew 28:1-7 pp Mark 16:1-6 pp Luke 24:1-8 pp John 20:1-17; Luke 7:11-16; John 11:38-44

The authority of Jesus Christ is seen in his teaching

Jesus Christ claims authority for his own words

Luke 4:18 See also Matthew 5:21-22,27-28; Matthew 12:41-42; Matthew 17:5 pp Mark 9:7 pp Luke 9:35; Mark 2:5,10; Mark 8:38; Mark 10:15 The use of the phrase “I tell you the truth” emphasises Jesus Christ's authority; Mark 13:26,31; John 4:24-26; John 6:63; John 7:15-18; John 12:48-50; John 13:13; John 14:6 The “I am” sayings in John's Gospel emphasise the divine nature of Jesus Christ's authority; John 15:3

His authority is recognised by others

Matthew 7:28-29 See also Matthew 22:33,46; Mark 1:22,27 pp Luke 4:32

His authority is questioned and opposed by others

Matthew 26:65-68; Luke 4:28-30

Jesus Christ delegates his authority to others

His followers preach in his name

Matthew 10:7; Matthew 28:18-20

His followers continue his works

Matthew 10:1 pp Mark 6:7 pp Luke 9:1-2; Matthew 10:8; Mark 3:15; Mark 6:13; Mark 16:17-18; Luke 10:1-12; John 14:12; Acts 3:6,16

His followers pronounce his forgiveness and judgment

Matthew 18:18; Mark 6:11; Luke 22:28-30; John 20:22-23; 1 Corinthians 6:2-3

The results of Jesus Christ's authority

He receives honour and glory

John 5:22-23 See also John 11:4; John 17:5

He arouses amazement

Matthew 9:33; Matthew 12:23

He is opposed

Matthew 12:14 pp Mark 3:6 pp Luke 6:11

He is feared

Luke 8:37 pp Matthew 8:34

His disciples are opposed

Acts 16:16-24

The authority of the exalted Christ

He is Lord

Ephesians 1:20; Philippians 2:9-11; Colossians 3:1; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 3:21

He is Lord of creation

Colossians 1:16-17

He is Lord of the church

Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18

He is judge

Acts 10:42; Acts 17:31

He is Saviour

John 3:15; John 14:3; Colossians 1:19-20; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 7:24-25; Hebrews 9:28

He is interceder

Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:24; 1 John 2:1