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Authority Redeemed

Together we explore what the bible teaches about authority specifically with application to the local church.

Because of Christ, We Can (and Should) Live Under Authority

  1. Be subject to human institutions
  2. Even when they rule poorly
  3. Because Christ is our example

Citylight Delco | July 9, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

Resources:

1 Peter 2:13-3:8

1 Peter (NIV Application Commentary), by Scot McKnight

ESV Study Bible

NET Bible

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Authority Finalized: God Will Make All Things Right
  1. God will make a new City
  2. Jesus will rule it
  3. We will rule with him

Citylight Delco | July 2, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

Resources:

Revelations 22:1-5

Revelation: A Shorter Catechism, by GK Beale

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Jesus Redeems Authority

  • He did not use his authority selfishly
  • He submitted to authority
  • He was exalted to the highest authority
  • He is our example

Citylight Delco | June 25, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

Resources:

Philippians 2:1-11

Exalting Jesus in Philippians (Christ-Centered Expositional Commentary), by Tony Merida and Francis Chan

Redemption, Part 1: The Redeemer, by Mike Anderson

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We All Knowingly Reject God’s Authority
  1. Humans truly know God
  2. We exchange the truth for lies
  3. God gives us what we wanted

Citylight Delco | June 18, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

Resources:

Romans 1:18-32

Romans: The NIV Application Commentary, by Douglas J. Moo

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Big Idea: Authority is God given
  1. God is the supreme authority
  2. God created people to have positions of authority
  3. It was Good

Citylight Delco | June 11, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

Resources:

Genesis 1:26-31

NET Bible Notes

Authority Created, Mike Anderson

 

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