09/23/2024
AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER
Ephesians 1:17-23
King James Version
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Ephesians 2:4-6
King James Version
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 6:12
King James Version
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Colossians 2:13-15
King James Version
13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Matt 28:18 (NKJ)
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”
At His ascension, Jesus immediately transferred His authority to the believers, the Church. We are responsible for executing and enforcing His will in the earth.
Not one time in the NT is the Church taught to pray to God or Jesus to do anything about the devil. NO.
The Believer is told to something about the devil. YOU DO IT!
AND if YOU are not using your authority, then nothing is being done about the devil’s stealing, killing and destroying. Right?
Rev 20:1-3 Jesus has done all He’s going to do about the devil.
Luke 10:19 (Young’s Literal Translation)
“lo, I give to you the authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions (demons, evil spirits), and on all the power of the enemy, and nothing by any means shall hurt you;”
GOD HIMSELF is the power behind our authority, He has delegated His Power to us
Example of policeman directing traffic (the government gives him his authority)
You have authority to stop the works of the devil (sickness, disease, lack, etc.)
1 John 4:4 You have overcome satan who is in this world, because Greater is He that is in you
Luke 10:19
King James Version
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
1 John 4:4
King James Version
4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
2. Mark 16:15-18
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
The VERY FIRST sign that will follow a BELIEVER (not pastor, evangelist) is that they shall cast out devils.
THEN YOU MUST HAVE SOME AUTHORITY from SOMEONE to do this…We have the Authority He gave us…IN HIS NAME, Jesus.
READ Colossions 1:13 We are delivered from the authority of darkness…
Matt 18:18 YOU have the authority to bind and loose on the earth, NOW, not in Heaven. The works of the devil are here on the earth where you live, you do something about him. Jesus said, “
Colossians 1:12-13 King James Version
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Matthew 18:18
King James Version
18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 16:18-19
King James Version
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
James 4:7 “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
FLEE from YOU, not Jesus. FLEE means to run from as in terror.
Not get somebody else to resist the devil, YOU Resist.
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary (opponent, enemy) the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9Whom resist stedfast in the faith (YOU resist steadfastly in YOUR faith), knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
YOU are instructed to do something about it, which means YOU must have authority to do so.
Ephesians 4:27 “Neither give place to the devil.”
YOU are not to give the devil ANY place in you. NO PERMISSION.
HOW? Walk in Love. Be quick to repent and forgive. Give no offense and take no offense.
ARE YOU A BELIEVER YET???
Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor of God KJV
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
/dbn 01/2010
