Sermons

Understanding the Authority of God - #07

Pastor: Rev. Michael Blankenship
Topic: Authority

Understanding the Authority of God #7Rev. Michael Blankenship(Delegated Authority)Rom 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.--> POWER: 1849. exousia, from G1832 (in the sense of ability); privilege, i.e. (subj.) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (obj.) mastery (concr. magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control),delegated influence:--authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength.There is no "delegated authority" but of God. (and those ordained of God)VSE 6 (ministers) = "public servants"I Pet

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Topic: Prayer
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Topic: General
Description: My question is this... at what instant does God change his position of speaking to us from being at the potters house to the potters field?