Understanding Spiritual Authority

Matthew 8:5-13; Various Texts

Eddie Byun

Jesus Christ has ______________ ____

authority
Mt 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to
me. Mt 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Mt 28:20 and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Col 2:9
For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, Col 2:10 and you have been given
fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
Mt 8:5
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help.
Mt 8:6
“Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering.”
Mt 8:7
Jesus said to him, “I will go and heal him.”
Mt 8:8
The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say
the word, and my servant will be healed.
Mt 8:9
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he
goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

Jesus Christ ________ ____________ __

authority
It is connect to …

- Our ____________________________ with Christ.

Mt 10:1
He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits
and to heal every disease and sickness.
Lk 10:19
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all
the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.

- Our _____________________________ in Christ

2 primary purposes of why we have authority is to:

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Areas of responsibility and authority …

I am accepted...
John 1:12 I am God's child.
John 15:15 As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1 I have been justified.
1 Corinthians 6:17 I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.
Colossians 1:13-14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.
Colossians 2:9-10 I am complete in Christ.

I am secure …
Romans 8:31-39 I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot
be separated from the love of God.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.
Colossians 3:1-4 I am hidden with Christ in God.
Philippians 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven.
1 John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.

I am significant...
John 15:5 I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.
John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.
1 Corinthians 3:16 I am God's temple.
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 I am a minister of reconciliation for God.
Ephesians 2:6 I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.
Ephesians 2:10 I am God's workmanship.

Heb 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who
must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be
of no advantage to you.

3 Things Parents Should Do:

Our authority is _______ than the authority of

Satan
1Jn 4:4
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you
is greater than the one who is in the world.
Mt 8:10
When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, “I tell you the
truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.

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2008 Eddie Byun