Posts Tagged ‘ Authority ’

VerseD: Philippians 2:13

for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Philippians 2:13, ESV

God is the only source of power, authority, and faithfulness, and He is the one who changes us from the inside out into the likeness of His faithful and true Son.

VerseD: 2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:7, ESV

The only true source of power, authority, and faithfulness comes from our Creator and Savior. He empowers us to remain faithful to His authority and glory for the sake of the gospel.

VerseD: Matthew 19:26

But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Matthew 19:26, ESV

All power and authority come from our Creator and Savior. In Christ alone are we saved, and only by His power can we be saved. Put your trust in Him.

VerseD: Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

Colossians 3:23-24, ESV

The only source of true power, authority, and faithfulness comes from God. He grants us help in faithfulness to serve Him and others in every area of our lives, leading to hope for eternal life.

VerseD: Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1, ESV

The only source of power, authority, and faithfulness is our Creator God. He has given ample evidence through Creation, life, and Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to show we can trust Him.

Put your hope in Christ.

VerseD: Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Psalm 20:7, ESV

The only true source of power and authority in all of Creation comes from its Creator – God. Trust Him for all your needs ,wants, fears, and hopes.

VerseD: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:12‭-‬13‬ , ESV‬

We all have spiritual authority over us, most importantly Christ. Let us respect them as they serve Christ and out of our love for Christ.

VerseD: Matthew 28:19

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Matthew 28:19, ESV

With the Authority of Christ with us, we have no reason to fear others, rather we should boldly proclaim the gospel to all.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:17, ESV

Submitting ourselves to the influence and power of God gives us true freedom to live and want to choose His authority and sovereignty.

VerseD: Matthew 23:11

The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Matthew 23:11, ESV

We should not seek power or authority in the Church. We should be loving each other through service and helping each other.