The Source of Authority

The Source of Authority

Exousia from Dictionary of Biblical Theology

1—freedom to decide or a right to act without hindrance.

• Daniel 4:35
• Romans 13:1
• Acts 1:7
• John 1:12

2—the power, ability, or capability to complete an action.

• Matthew 9:6-8
• Mark 6:7
• Luke 10:19
• Job 1:6-12

3—delegated authority such as a warrant, license, or authorization to perform.

• Matthew 21:23
• John 10:18
• Acts 26:12
• 2 Corinthians 10:8

4—the sphere in which authority is exercised

• Romans 13:1
• Luke 20:20
• Colossians 1:13—(Berean Literal Bible)—“who delivered us from the authority of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son”. 
• Ephesians 1:21

God gives authority to people

• 1. civil government - 1 Peter 2:13-14
• 2. the home - Ephesians 6:1-2
• 3. the church - 2 Corinthians 13:10

Acts 5:29

Process of Authority

John 10:27-30

John 5:30

Is it the same as obedience?

Submission = voluntary yielding to someone’s will or authority.

Luke 7:7-8

Authority is relational

John 15:5-8