Teaching for Christian Living (2)

👑 Biblical Dominion & the Believer’s Authority

Subtitle: Restoring What Adam Lost and Christ Reclaimed

Genesis 1:26 (NKJV) “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion…’”

📖 FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH

Dominion was given, lost through the fall, and restored through Jesus Christ. Authority is not arrogance — it is delegated power under God’s government.

Core Scriptures:

Genesis 1:26–28

Psalm 8:4–6

Luke 10:19

Matthew 28:18–20

Colossians 2:15

🔑 KEY 1: Dominion Was God’s Original Design

Dominion is not a New Testament invention — it is a creation mandate.

Scriptures:

Genesis 1:26–28 – Dominion over the earth

Psalm 115:16 – The earth given to the children of men

Psalm 8:5–6 – Crowned with glory and honor

Genesis 2:15 – Authority through stewardship

📌 Teaching Point: God never intended humanity to be dominated by circumstances — man was created to rule under God.

🔑 KEY 2: Authority Was Lost Through Sin

Adam surrendered authority by obeying Satan instead of God.

Scriptures:

Genesis 3:1–6

Romans 5:12

Luke 4:5–6 – Satan claims delegated authority

John 12:31 – Satan called ruler of this world

📌 Teaching Point: Authority follows obedience. Whoever you obey becomes your master.

🔑 KEY 3: Jesus Restored Dominion Through Redemption

Jesus did not come only to forgive sin — He came to restore authority.

Scriptures:

Matthew 28:18 – All authority given to Christ

Hebrews 2:14 – Destroyed the power of death

Colossians 2:15 – Disarmed principalities and powers

1 John 3:8 – Destroy the works of the devil

📌 Teaching Point: Jesus reclaimed authority not for Himself alone, but to redistribute it to believers.

🔑 KEY 4: Believers Are Delegated Authority Holders

Authority is exercised in His Name.

Scriptures:

Luke 10:19 – Authority over all the power of the enemy

Mark 16:17–18 – Signs follow believers

John 14:12–14 – Ask in My Name

Acts 3:6–8 – Authority released through faith

📌 Teaching Point: The Name of Jesus is not a phrase — it is legal authority in the spirit realm.

🔑 KEY 5: Authority Operates Through Spiritual Position

You cannot exercise authority without understanding where you are seated.

Scriptures:

Ephesians 2:4–6 – Seated with Christ

Ephesians 1:19–23 – Christ above all power

Romans 8:17

Colossians 3:1–3

📌 Teaching Point: Seated believers don’t fight for victory — they enforce victory.

🔑 KEY 6: Authority Is Enforced Through Faith and Words

Authority is released by believing and speaking.

Scriptures:

Mark 11:22–24

Proverbs 18:21

Job 22:28

Romans 10:8–10

2 Corinthians 4:13

📌 Teaching Point: Silent believers are defeated believers. Authority must be spoken.

🔑 KEY 7: Authority Requires Resistance

What you don’t confront, you empower.

Scriptures:

James 4:7

1 Peter 5:8–9

Ephesians 6:11–18

Matthew 4:10–11

📌 Teaching Point: Jesus didn’t negotiate with Satan — He commanded him to leave.

🔑 KEY 8: Authority Must Be Exercised in Alignment With God

Authority flows through submission, holiness, and obedience.

Scriptures:

Luke 6:46

John 15:7

Psalm 66:18

Romans 6:16

📌 Teaching Point: Authority abused is authority revoked. God backs obedience, not rebellion.

🔑 KEY 9: The Holy Spirit Activates Dominion

The Spirit empowers believers to walk boldly.

Scriptures:

Acts 1:8

Romans 8:11

Zechariah 4:6

Micah 3:8

📌 Teaching Point: Authority without power is theory. The Holy Spirit supplies the power.

🔑 KEY 10: Dominion Is Expressed Through Kingdom Expansion

Authority is given for advancement, not comfort.

Scriptures:

Matthew 16:18–19

Isaiah 54:2–3

Daniel 7:27

Revelation 1:6

📌 Teaching Point: The church was never called to retreat — it was commissioned to take ground.

🔥 DECLARATIONS OF DOMINION & AUTHORITY

(Perfect for closing a live teaching)

I have authority over all the power of the enemy. (Luke 10:19) I am seated with Christ far above every power. (Ephesians 2:6) I reign in life through Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:17) The works of the devil are destroyed in my life. (1 John 3:8) The Kingdom of God advances through me. (Matthew 16:18)

🎯 CLOSING EXHORTATION (ACTIVATION STYLE)

God did not save you to be passive. He redeemed you to rule, reign, and represent heaven on earth. When believers understand dominion, prayer changes, speech changes, and fear disappears. The enemy is not impressed by church attendance — he responds to authority.