Authority From Heaven
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DECLARATION:
Ephesians 2:20–22 (ESV)
20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
SVCC is built by God, upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, and with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone.
We are joined together by union with Christ, we are growing, and we are a dwelling place of God by his Spirit.
Prayer for...
INTRODUCTION:
Review:
Kingdom of Heaven is At Hand (i.e. present) / Seek it First
Jesus is the living Bread from Heaven
WHY?…
TODAY:
Authority from Heaven
Scriptures:
51 And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
18 Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
“HEAVENLY PLACES”:
Ephesians 1:3 (ESV)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
Ephesians 1:20 (ESV)
20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
Ephesians 2:6 (ESV)
6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
Background:
The blessing and magnitude of the finished work on the Cross is a difficult concept to grasp.
Christ’s blood created a master key of authority for believers to open a releasing, protecting, and resolving power on earth: a license for rule vanquishing all rebellion and deeds of darkness placing them under the foot of His authority.
Christ’s authority imputed to us through the blood means whatever we bind and loose on earth shall be bound and loosed in heaven and hell shall not prevail (Matthew 18:18). Everything that we do in the realm of spiritual warfare, we realize in a flow of the provision of the blood of the Cross.
Provision in the Blood
Provision in the Blood
In Him we have redemption through His blood (Ephesians 1:7). Jesus redeemed (apolutrosis) mankind by His shed blood.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ
10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
The connotation in secular Greek described a conqueror releasing prisoners, a master ransoming a slave. In the New Testament it designates deliverance through Christ from evil and penalty of sin. Christ’s blood paid the ransom for many (Matthew 20:28).
...and without shedding of blood there is no remission (Hebrews 9:22b). The Greek usage of (aphesis) indicates a release from imprisonment, a sending away and forgiveness, canceling out all obligation or punishment, or debt. Believers receive justification in the fountain of Christ’s blood.
Authority in the Blood
Authority in the Blood
As royal priesthood under His authority we are to administrate and reign on earth now through faithful worship, prayer, and witness (Revelation 5:9).
9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation,
The ministry of dominion is born in those who have come to know their redemption in Christ. We have been given the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of understanding...His power toward us who believe (Ephesians 1:17- 18).
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
With inherited dominion we are to move into partnership in the heavenly places (invisible realm that surrounds our every physical moment).
Illustration:
Kayla & Luke’s Dual Citizenships (two passports)
In Spirit fullness as His ambassadors of life, love, and power, believers are to invade the hierarchy of invisible powers that deceive and manipulate human behaviors, trampling them under foot (Ephesians 1:19-23).
19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church,
23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
From generation to generation, as the Church moves in full dominion of the Cross, so the body of Christ is being born into its understanding and purpose released to us through the power of the blood.
The Church on Display
The Church on Display
Part of the revealed mystery of Christ includes the intent to display the Church as His instruments OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN/GOD before all evil powers dispensing throughout the earth what was already accomplished in Christ’s death, Resurrection, and Ascension. ...to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord (Ephesians 3:8-13).
8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things,
10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,
12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
Conclusion/Reflection:
Christ’s blood was shed on the Cross for all. Those that choose to follow Him are sealed with the Holy Spirit who is the down payment of the full inheritance to come (Ephesians 1:13,14).
This sealing grants the authority and power of God the Father on us to carry out His work on earth.
The mark of God’s ownership and present redemption includes deliverance from the penalty and power of sin; but we shall have a future redemption in full when Christ delivers us from the presence of sin at His Second Coming.
Until then, we can carry on in confidence as ones seated with Him in heavenly places, knowing we fight from victory in the very same power that raised Christ from the dead!
Pray Together: Holy Spirit thank you for the boldness and confidence we have through faith in Jesus to declare the authority from Heaven over our lives!
Other:
Praise team went before army:
21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, “Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever.”