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Authority in Christ - Coggle Diagram
Authority in Christ
What is Authority
Definition of Authority
Authority = right/privilege to rule over a jurisdiction assigned by God.
Flows from God through the Holy Spirit.
Must operate in alignment with God’s will, not personal will.
Should bear the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, kindness, patience, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Without the Spirit’s fruit → power becomes witchcraft/divination.
Scriptures: Gen 1:26, Judges 6:34
Understanding
Faithfulness and obedience lead to understanding → authority.
Life experiences teach lessons, leading to wisdom.
True understanding is rooted in relationship with God.
Authority over circumstances comes from seeing eternal purpose.
Scriptures: Example of the centurion (Matt 8:8–10)
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit
Jesus received authority when baptized (Luke 4:14).
Authority comes when we receive the Holy Spirit.
Miracles and ministry empowered by the Spirit.
Free will
Jesus as a shepherd took authority with love, patience, gentleness, and fruit of the Spirit.
Authority is exercised through relationship, not dominance.
Shepherd’s role: care for sheep and execute authority in love.
Scripture: Matthew 20:25–28
Submission
Authority requires humility and submission under God.
Walking in rebellion = outside authority.
Submission enables combined authority and unity.
Scriptures: John 5:19; 1 Peter 5:5–6; Ephesians 5:21
Shepard
Jesus as a shepherd took authority with love, patience, gentleness, and fruit of the Spirit.
Authority is exercised through relationship, not dominance.
Shepherd’s role: care for sheep and execute authority in love.
Scripture: Matthew 20:25–28