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Jesus Christ’s authority underlines his divine status
See also Jn 8:58; Jn 14:6; 1 Co 1:24; Col 2:10
The origin of Jesus Christ’s authority
It is given by God the Father
See also Mt 28:18; Lk 10:22; Jn 5:26–27; Jn 7:16; Jn 10:18; Jn 12:49–50; Jn 17:2
It is limited by the Father
See also Mt 24:36; Php 2:6–8
It is questioned by others
See also Mt 21:23–27; Jn 2:18
The authority of Jesus Christ is seen in his works
He has authority over nature
Mt 8:23–27; Mt 14:22–33; Mt 21:18–22
He has authority over sin
Mt 9:1–8; Lk 7:37–38; Lk 7:44–50
He has authority over sickness
Mt 8:14–15; Mt 20:29–34; Ac 3:16; Ac 4:30
He has authority over evil
Mk 1:23–27; Lk 10:17
He has authority over death
Mt 9:18–25; Mt 28:1–7; Lk 7:11–16; Jn 11:38–44
The authority of Jesus Christ is seen in his teaching
Jesus Christ claims authority for his own words
See also Mt 5:21–22; Mt 5:27–28; Mt 12:41–42; Mt 17:5; Mk 2:5; Mk 2:10; Mk 8:38; Mk 10:15 The use of the phrase “I tell you the truth” emphasises Jesus Christ’s authority; Mk 13:26; Mk 13:31; Jn 4:24–26; Jn 6:63; Jn 7:15–18; Jn 12:48–50; Jn 13:13; Jn 14:6 The “I am” sayings in John’s Gospel emphasise the divine nature of Jesus Christ’s authority; Jn 15:3
His authority is recognised by others
See also Mt 22:33; Mt 22:46; Mk 1:22; Mk 1:27
His authority is questioned and opposed by others
Mt 26:65–68; Lk 4:28–30
Jesus Christ delegates his authority to others
His followers preach in his name
Mt 10:7; Mt 28:18–20
His followers continue his works
Mt 10:1; Mt 10:8; Mk 3:15; Mk 6:13; Mk 16:17–18; Lk 10:1–12; Jn 14:12; Ac 3:6; Ac 3:16
His followers pronounce his forgiveness and judgment
Mt 18:18; Mk 6:11; Lk 22:28–30; Jn 20:22–23; 1 Co 6:2–3
The results of Jesus Christ’s authority
He receives honour and glory
See also Jn 11:4; Jn 17:5
He arouses amazement
Mt 9:33; Mt 12:23
He is opposed
He is feared
His disciples are opposed
The authority of the exalted Christ
He is Lord
Eph 1:20; Php 2:9–11; Col 3:1; 1 Pe 3:22; Re 3:21
He is Lord of creation
He is Lord of the church
Eph 1:22; Eph 5:23; Col 1:18
He is judge
Ac 10:42; Ac 17:31
He is Saviour
Jn 3:15; Jn 14:3; Col 1:19–20; Tt 2:13; Heb 7:24–25; Heb 9:28
He is interceder
Ro 8:34; Heb 7:25; Heb 9:24; 1 Jn 2:1
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