You want to be happy? Please be aware that these items are sent out from our office in the UK. But let me illustrate it from Luke chapter 24, verse 24. Its incredible. I know my sheep by name. Jesus tells us that in the day of judgment, everyone will stand before God to give account for the words they've spoken unless those words have been brought under the blood of Jesus Christthe one power that can disintegrate their bondage. Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Ive got to find out all about these inerrant, infallible, complete, sufficient realities and principles. Now, we would have to add a fourth word about the Bible. For He maketh small the drops of water. The snow falls into the land. After clicking 'Register', you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. The truth is all there. You reprove. In 1 Corinthians there is a very definitive text that points this out. I believe that. To have a revelation of the concept of authority 2. Now, they were not doing that. Living our everyday life by studying and meditating on God's word is central to understanding the authority that Jesus Christ has given us. Prayer is a powerful weapon in the hands of the believer. You know, Kafka was writing about education. Ive had enough. You see, you dont always need a scientific answer for everything. In the exercise of this authority, the believer is simply obeying orders. The people who know God, they have the Holy Spirit. There is a fight on the part of young people on junior high campuses, high school campuses, college university campuses to fight against those in administration. In Psalm 19 it talks about that. And so in the four sessions that we have together we are going to be examining just how we study the Bible, but we want to get a little bit of a running start on that theme and so I want, first of all, that we should discuss why it is important to study the Bible. The supernatural power for preservation comes from God, and this preservation are: By the power of unbeatable strength The power of God impart upon his children with an unbeatable strength. Even when he doesn't fully understand what is happening, he follows Jesus' instructions and is rewarded with his sight. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. But more, verse 16 says, All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable - now watch - for doctrine - thats teaching, principles of wisdom, divine standards, divine truths - for reproof - that means that youre able to go to somebody and say, Hey, man, youre out of line. Nothing. The Bible. Obey it. And what happens is the rain falls down on the land. He says, Lady, I want you to watch this product. Now somebody might come along and say, Well, thats really great. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. In fact, in Proverbs 8:34, it says, Happy is the man who hears Me. Happy is the man who hears Me. Listen to Luke 11:28 - and these are the words of Jesus Luke 11:28. And he says, Hey, lady. He says, Ive got the greatest product youve ever seen. They receive the Word of God. You know, one of the incredible things about being a teacher of the Word of God is that you know it will do what it says it will do. Theres a third one in our little five. Gratitude opens our spiritual eyes. One of the most important parts of running a race is . It is sufficient. Thy words were found and I did eat them and Thy Word was the joy and rejoicing of my heart. 1 John 1:4 - I love this verse. They have their meal and all of a sudden the light dawns - verse 31 - their eyes were opened and they recognize Him and He vanished out of their sight. And then - I love this - And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while He talked with us along the way and while He opened to us the Scriptures? Isnt that great? II. It's spiritual warfare. Beloved, this message is about knowing our delegated authority in Christ and I would like to begin with an illustration that we all are very familiar with and it is that of being in a busy intersection and we notice a policeman holding out his hands to stop traffic. (When Peter was in prison Church called prayer meeting). I found it, and hes free. Cursed is anyone who doesnt continue in everything written in this Book. And it is possible, too, for a Christian who doesnt obey the Word of God to lose his life, right? Understanding and using our authority is the key to seeing miracles happen. Beloved, a manager has delegated authority as long as they hold the management position however, should a manager resign from their position of authority, they no longer have authority to speak as a representative for the company. We are Brothers & Sisters in Christ. He stays with it until he says, Eureka! The Christian is "accepted (now and forever) in the beloved.". The truth is there and it brings us joy. 7) Shabach to commend, address in a loud tone, to shout. In the name of Jesus, we can break Satans hold over us because we are under a new authority. Saints, the officer has the badge giving them the absolute authority to get help to control the situation. And the real issue of the paper was this: if God wrote the Bible and if God is the ultimate authority and if God in His character is flawless, then the Bible is flawless and the Bible is the ultimate authority. He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth. I mean, Im not going to accept that unless you can show me how.. They were looking and seeing what appeared to happen. You know, it just takes me right into the presence of God and thats a thrill. Saints, a policeman with uniform has authority as long as they are employed by the city government that hired them, however, when they are no longer employed as a policeman, they must turn in their shield or badge and no longer have recognized authority to perform their duties as an officer of the law. They are mine." Its an exhilarating and joyous experience. That the Word of God is infallible in total, inerrant in its parts, complete so that nothing is to be diminished or added to it, authoritative so that whatever it says is absolutely true and commands our obedience, sufficient so that it is able to do to us and for us everything we need and effective. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. You dont ever need to be ashamed of the Bible. Let me show you some things in the Scripture. 00:20:07 - Pastor Shearier gives his message at the 11am worship service at Bethlehem. For whatever it is in the heart of a man that is necessary, the Bible is sufficient. Well, infallible, inerrant, complete, authoritative. We state from the very beginning that the Scripture is the Word of God. First Corinthians 11. Try, Preaching On Hot Topics? So experience and science and the testimony of Christ and the miracles of the Bible and then fifthly, prophesy. Bring the message of Jesus to them. It is authoritative. They could not have accomplished this in their own power. Log In Finish Well - Christian Daily Devotional (March-17-2023) Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:2 - Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Beloved, how long do you think they would be able to keep their job? 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: (KJV). Without God's power, these things would not be possible (see Luke 18:26-27). The very miraculous nature of the Bible speaks of God. The greatest thrill Ive known in my life is the tremendous exhilaration that comes to my heart when I have cracked open the shell of an incredible truth of the Word of God. We want to deny the authority of the home. God's power is only activated when we believe. Lesson on The Power of The Holy Spirit in Believers Christians are the anointed children of God; we have been commissioned by God to demonstrate his power through the Holy Spirit. B. In other words, the Bible is not complete. In this sermon I talk about the power given to every believer. Full joy. If that is what we are called to do, then the power has to come from some source greater than the human soul. It is determinative. Scott, which book? He said, The Book. Some of those Christians in Corinth violated the Lords Table and He took them home. And not only is it infallible in total, but theres a second word we use to describe the Bible and thats the word inerrant. I accepted His forgiveness and you know what? I think it is fitting at this point out what the scripture teaches about Christs return. Jesus said, My Word is the key. Sometimes just pure observation is sufficient. Matthew 28:18 NKJV (18) And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. In this one Book are all the ways and commandments of our Lord, along with all the information we are ever going to need on what is awaiting all of us on the other side when we die and cross over - heaven for the saved and hell for the unsaved. There's a beautiful cycle in giving God thanks: the more we thank Him, the more we see Him working in us and around us. I was in junior high school and I thought algebra was really hard and I had a terrible time with algebra and you know Id go home and work one of those silly algebra problems when I was in the 7th grade and I would work on that thing for hours. I have people say to me all the time as I confront them about Jesus Christ, as I talk to them, Well, you know, I dont know what the truth is. Pilate came to the place in his life, he looked at Jesus and he said, What is truth? He was a cynic. However if we limit ourselves to what Christ did, or what Christ is going to do, then we will miss all the excellent benefits of being children of the resurrection in the present age. Joy from the Scripture. I call them. For example, when Jesus rose from the dead, over 500 people saw Him risen from the dead. It is based solely on the merit of the Christ. There are at least six levels of relationships: God, Self, Spouse, Children, Church, Others. First of all, let me say this. Being a witness means two things: Being the kind of person He that is of God hears Gods Words. Now my importance is based on the fact that God has noticed me and sacrificed Himself for me. Well, Ive always thought - and this is just kind of a footnote for a minute but Ive always thought there are basically five areas of proof. Old things have passed away. Theyve experienced it. There is within the science of geology, for example, a study called isostasy, which is kind of interesting, pretty new really. But verse 10 says, God has revealed them to us by His Spirit. Id ask my dad, but he was hopeless. It is authoritative. He didnt have the one necessary thing to understand it - the life of God in his soul by the presence of the Holy Spirit. He that is of God hears Gods Word. Did you get that? He made peace with an instrument of intentional and horrific torture and execution. Now, I want to give you some thoughts. When somebody asks you if youd like another helping of dinner, you could say, Well, gastronomical satiety admonishes me that I have arrived at a state of deglutition consistent with dietetic integrity. Or you could say, No thanks. Everything it says is the truth. Jesus has given the believer authority over the whole earth We have been given power to use authority - John 8:32 "and you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. It is "the blood of his cross" that makes peace between God and man. He was called to New York in 1958 to minister to gang members and drug addicts, as told in the best-selling book,The Cross and the Switchblade. Beloved, I tell you that saints, that they would either be fired or sent back for more training. You dont say, Oh my. A great truth. The book was published by The Banner of Truth Trust in 1928. In Proverbs chapter 30, verses 5 and 6, it says this, Every Word of God is pure. The power of a Christian life AS IT SERVES TO VINDICATE AND RECOMMEND A CHRISTIAN'S DOCTRINE. This kind of praying only occurs in the lives of those that are walking in the Spirit and living transformed lives. If you dont keep these words, theres no joy and I would hasten to add that God is gracious. In our often "selfie" focused world, we need this constant reminder - life is not all about us.. It is a time of hope, renewal, and new beginnings for believers around the world Man could never conceive that he would be a part of it. John 17:17, Jesus said, praying to the Father, Thy Word is truth. A great statement. Help Grace to You bring important resources like this to people in your community and beyond, free of charge. We sent you an email. I was thinking of Jeremiah pardon me, Job chapter 36, in verse 27. Thats a testimony of its completeness. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (1) God's power, the sort of power that dwells within every born-again believer and energizes his/her life and ministry is not the sort of "thing" that you can touch or contain in a bottle. We. To know your delegated authority as a . There is even a sort of a kicking against the police and anything authoritative. Beloved, the trained manager has the delegated authority to do the job he has been hired to do, including the authority to make some tough decisions when the need arises, which could affect the future of the company. Hed have one chance in two-quintillion in picking the one with the X on it. Thats how much chance there is, according to the mathematics of probability of these four prophesies with their specific details ever coming to pass by accident. Thy Word is truth. People, do you realize what it is to have the truth? You cant behave like that. Saints, let me start this sermon message today on the Power of the Believer's Authority by using the scriptures found in (Matthew 18:18-19) "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." The Bible is not only infallible and inerrant, but it is complete. 1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. No Christian should be handicapped in his own ability to study the Word or God for himself or herself. Watch the Message Blessed - or happy - are they who hear the Word of God and obey it. Want to be a happy person? The Power of God Working in Believers Paul Bayne. They dont know who He is because we find that after His resurrection nobody knew who He was until He revealed it to them. They said, Well, Herbert Spencer discovered the greatest thing about the categorizing of all the things that exist in the environment of the universe. And Kafka said, That is higher education. You see, man has lost the truth. Then were going to turn the corner in the last two and really come to grips with just how to do it. In fact, if I dont control it, it will suck up your carpet. And before she could say anything, he says, Lady, I want to give you a demonstration. So he went into the fireplace and threw ashes in the middle of the carpet. What happened, if anything happened is that the earth stopped revolving and it appeared that the sun stood still. In John 8:31, you have a little incident here where Jesus is confronted by some of the Jewish leaders and as Jesus faces these leaders theres a little dialogue going on and there of course are other people there and it says in the text here that many believed on Him. No doubt some of them were leaders. The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' message about the fundamental values and standards to which every Christian should aspire. Then we will be with the Lord forever. Scriptures: Paul encountered a "great door of opportunity" to further his . . Exhortation. But the characteristics that draw us, even yet, to Latimer's sermons had their attraction then also. Theres joy in the truth of God. Never makes a mistake in its total presentation, in its most divisible presentation and it is complete. Acts 5:12-16 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. After believing, people should go on to receive the power of the Holy Spirit, and then testify to others what God has done for them. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. The Bible demands obedience. So after saying goodbye to the believers, I set out for Macedonia to look for him. The Bible doesnt use scientific language. But, you know, people often say that. There is no end. The Authority of the Believer by Dr. Gary Linton | Updated February 18th, 2023 If anything is going to be accomplished in the natural or spiritual realm, you must assert your God-given authority. 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