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Authority in Greek (exousia) means it is the right to exercise power or the power
to rule or govern over someone or something, one whose will and commands
must be obeyed (physical or spiritual). In 2 Corinthians 10:8 and 13:10, it speaks
specifically of the apostolic exercising of spiritual authority to build or to demolish.
Spiritual authority is the delegated power of God for His people.
Spiritual authority speaks of Christ being the One who has the power to exercise
authority over all believers. He is enthroned above all principalities and authority.
He is the governing Godhead over the Church meaning to say He has
transferred His authority to the Church. Upon His ascension, He has
commissioned us to exercise this spiritual authority as ordained ministers for His
kingdom purpose (1 Tim 2:7).
Matt 28:18-20 All authority is given unto Me in heaven and earth. Go therefore and make
disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I
have commanded you.
7. Spiritual authority REVEALS God’s work on this earth (Psa 89; 104).
8. Spiritual authority is DEMANDING your rights over the devil (Jn 10:10;
Jas 4:7; 1 Pet 5:8).
Life Building Station: How To Exercise Spiritual Authority: Session I: Understanding Spiritual Authority
B. It Is God’s Word Activated
“The Word works! It works by faith, and I HAVE faith! What the Word says
about ME is true! What the Word says I am in Christ, I AM! What the Word
says I can DO through Christ, I CAN DO!”
By Leo Harris
Your feelings may tell you that you are defeated, frustrated, struggling against
overwhelming odds, BUT the Word says you are more than a conqueror, a devil
defeater, master in all circumstances, and standing on the threshold of unlimited
possibilities in Christ and through faith in the Word. God’s word is the power
behind our authority.
e. Though heaven and earth may pass away, but the word will
PREVAIL for eternity. Matt 5:18
2. We need to realize that we have Christ authority over every evil spirits.
We have been given the right to declare God’s Word with AUTHORITY
and POWER.
The prayer of Apostle Paul to the Ephesians is the open door to exercising
spiritual authority.
3. When we CONFESS Jesus is Lord with our lips and bow our knees in
worship, demons will tremble!
5. When we FEED on the truths, they become a part of our inner conscience.
6. When we are CLOTHED with the spiritual armor of God, the enemy
cannot defeat us (Eph 6:11).
Life Building Station : How To Exercise Spiritual Authority : Session II : God’s Empowerment On Believers In Exercising
His Authority
SESSION II GOD’S EMPOWERMENT ON BELIEVERS IN
EXERCISING HIS AUTHORITY
God empowered His Son, Jesus as our role model in demonstrating and
exercising His spiritual authority again and again in the gospels over many
adverse situations. The scripture below will give an illustration how Jesus
operated in His spiritual authority.
This illustration reveals Jesus ministry did not only impact and influence one man
to be transformed but a whole community. They were amazed at the power and
authority He exercised over the demon possessed man.
6. We must SUBMIT to God and resist every work of the devil (Jam 4:7).
God in His architectural design of the earth has made all things workable according
to His spoken command. His word has a powerful impact over the EXISTANCE of
EVERYTHING that is on the earth. Today, we can exercise the same authority
through Christ to rule and reign over everything.
1. Over NATURE
2. Over SICKNESSES
4. Over TEMPTATION
5. Over RELIGION
7. Over DISCIPLINE
On the practical aspect of our spiritual walk, our benefits in exercising this
authority gives us renewed strength and power in communicating with God and
with people.
6. It builds up our LOVE for God and for His people. Jn 14:21; 15:12-13
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