With this consumer view about the church, the idea of spiritual authority, of proclaiming, thus says the lord, seems odd and out of place. When opening any nee book, it can be overwhelming on an intellectual and spiritual level. From schoolteachers to police officers to parents, rebelling against the authority of any of these is considered by some to be a fundamental right of citizens in a free society. This friend is a layman who has been a christian for. The authorities that exist have been established by god. Do you struggle with knowing how to use your spiritual authority for your. Apr 16, 2020 perhaps the most widelyquoted and wellknown verse regarding this matter comes from romans. The chapters in this volume on the nature of spiritual authority are drawn from a. Spiritual authority the authority of the believer by watchman nee by kenneth e. Understand submission, authority, and spiritual covering. Genuine spiritual authority first printing 2002 second printing 2008 third printing 20. Watchman nees teachings, crucial scriptural teachings.
Romans new international version niv submission to governing authorities. To offend gods authority is a rebellion far more serious than that of offending gods holiness. The highest form of spiritual warfare tricounty christian. A partial list of verses from the new testament on the subject of authority. A bible study on spiritual authority douglas jacoby. Another goal of the chapter is to acquaint the reader with principles that will recur throughout the text. Jezebel at home, in the church, and in the world there is a multitude of slain, a great number of bodies, countless corpsesthey stumble over the corpses because of the multitude of harlotries of the seductive harlot, the mistress of sorceries, who sells nations through her harlotries, and families through her sorceries. The information in this manual is invaluable to anyone who desires to destroy the works of. In fact, some would say that if you do not question authority, then you are part of a corrupt system seeking to oppress people.
This is the time of year when people start attacking and accusing you for no reason, rebelling against authority, and otherwise walking in the flesh. Montgomery 4 chapter one the great spiritual war begins satan fired the first salvo in the spiritual war between god and him by rebelling against the lord. At some point one has to wonder if rebelling against authority is ever justified. Then they offer these strong quotes by watchman nee. Perhaps the most widelyquoted and wellknown verse regarding this matter comes from romans. This relationship some call it a covenant is described in verses like hebrews. Ending this rebellion against selfinterest and accepting their leadership authority in life is the last challenge of adolescence. The idea of spiritual authority scares us because of wackos like jim jones, the cult leader who killed over 900 followers back in the 1970s. It will bring accusation and arguments one on one, but will shy away from any kind of accountability, spiritual authority or. Rebellion is manifested in any resistance to gods will and authority. Play podcast instrumental music only the consequences of spiritual rebellion for although they knew god, they neither glorified.
However, jesus showed us how to stand under gods authority submit. Hagin chapters 4 davids knowledge of authority not at the price of rebellion did david take the throne 1. Authority is a tremendous thing in the universe, nothing overshadows it. Rebellion is such a problem with me, but this book tenderly exposed the issue.
Identify the different kinds of authority that exist. After the age of accountability sin by accountable adult spiritual history how to determine demonization a spiritual history lists the spiritual events that have taken place in a persons life that cause problems in the spirit, soul and body. Book studies topical studies biblical reference all. Knowing your spiritual authority satan was given authority over this world and everything in it. I read this book at a time when there was upheaval in my local church. Before he knew authority paul tried to wipe out the church. What does god says about authority in this passage. I never read without first saying a prayer to ask for guidance and revelation. Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities for there is no authority except from god, and those which exist are established by god. Sin against power is more easily forgiven than sin against authority, because the latter is a sin against god himself.
Since it is a matter of conduct, sinning is more easily forgiven than rebellion, the latter being a matter of principle. Spiritual authority by watchman nee living christian books. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what god has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. What deputy authority is not introduction the purpose of this writing is to show what authentic spiritual authority is not, rather than to talk much about what it is. Pieces of instigation, add fuel to your mind by robert f. It is by this inner law, called the law of life, that we are freed from the law of sin and death and are able to live a righteous and holy life. A couple of weeks ago i was asked by a friend from out of state to look at a book, under cover by john bevere, although the book is not new it is just now making the rounds among the leadership of his church. This is a fourpart study on the biblical nature of authority as it relates to spiritual leadersh ip. This book is about your original purpose for existence and the source of meaning. Giving up gimmicks reclaiming youth ministry from an entertainment culture.
We are further advised in the bible that rebelling against authority is rebelling against god romans. The premises of this book are 1 when given spiritual authority in the church, be obedient to god and 2 being obedient to the spiritual authorities in your church is the same as obedience to christ. Understanding spiritual authority understanding spiritual authority before we talk about moving into ministry, lets recap some basic principles that we have learned in these studies. Some comments on the nature of spiritual authority the function of spiritual authority as it relates to elderships and leadership teams i. Leaders must intercede on behalf of their peoples sins.
Satan offered the authority to jesus if jesus would worship him. Since this is the first book on the doctrines of this denomination to. Find a prayer of protection against school shootings here. Understanding spiritual authority 24 whereas our more presentable members have no need of it. Inserted actual versefor our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
May god also use this book to help his people in this all important endeavor. There are various levels of authority in any persons life, and each of these levels may involve different people in different positions of authority. Personal transformation 10 pages, 185kb pdf items posted here are free at the time of posting. Sometimes rebellion is caused by envy or by a lust for power.
No one would ever think of beating someone else with a branch full of blossoms and fruit. Rebellion against authority can be spawned by fear. In the beginning, satans name was lucifer1, and he was a spiritual being of great beauty and authority in gods kingdom. Heman was the founder of the choir during the monarchy of david. It will bring accusation and arguments one on one, but will shy away from any kind of accountability, spiritual authority or group intervention. If you find they are no longer free, kindly notify us immediately through our contact form. But it can also be caused by fear an extremely powerful emotion. T oday, more than ever, the idea of being against authority has become mainstream.
Oct 08, 2015 this is the time of year when people start attacking and accusing you for no reason, rebelling against authority, and otherwise walking in the flesh. God advises us to submit to governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which god has established romans. He immediately fell to the ground and acknowledged jesus as lord. Spiritual authority the authority of the believer by. In my opinion, spiritual abuse means a spiritual authority or abusive pastor, tries to control people by some type of action holding things over their heads to make sure they keep them submissive and agreeing with them. O king, the most high god granted sovereignty, grandeur, glory and majesty to nebuchadnezzar your father. No matter where one looks in todays society, there is. Spiritual abuse is strictly connected with spiritual manipulation and is not gods plan for promoting spiritual growth. Spiritual authority by watchman nee is a deep and wonderful read for the person who searches for something deeper with god. Jan 01, 1972 the premises of this book are 1 when given spiritual authority in the church, be obedient to god and 2 being obedient to the spiritual authorities in your church is the same as obedience to christ.
The consequences of spiritual rebellion daily encouragement. God chooses individuals to exercise spiritual authority not because they are different from the rest, but on the basis of his grace, election and resurrection power. Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. A bible study on spiritual authority by floyd mcclung introduction. Spiritual authority introduction authority is one of those things that everyone seems to wantboth in the natural and in the spiritual. Here again, moses intercedes fervently for the people of israel, based on gods word his glory and his. In opposition to the divine will, there is rebellion and chaos in gods creation due to the fall of. However, our understanding of spiritual authority is based on the worlds concept and application of authority rather than gods. For all authority comes from god, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by god. Listen to us share this message on your audio player. You see, if we stand against gods authority, god stands against us.
It manifests in job performance, personal relationships, driving habits, rages, domestic. Requires an ahab to open the doors of power and authority which she later usurps you allow i. But god has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, 25 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. Spiritual authority watchman nee christian fellowship publishers, inc. Church manual, published by the general conference of seventhday. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what god has appointed, and.
It is not an accident that the scriptures tell us that we should have the mind of. The blending brothers book states, whenever someone asserts his own authority, that is a sign of a lack of genuine spiritual authority. Some served as singers and musicians in the temple choir. How to use your spiritual authority in any situation kenneth. Does the bible give any one individual spiritual authority. Billye brim shared a story in her book the blood and the glory, about something that. He called his disciples together and instructed them about future things in glory. Inserted actual versefor our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual. Dec 21, 2018 in my opinion, spiritual abuse means a spiritual authority or abusive pastor, tries to control people by some type of action holding things over their heads to make sure they keep them submissive and agreeing with them.
Rebelling against authorities is the same as rebelling against god himself, bringing judgment on themselves. It is therefore important for us who desire to serve god to know the authority of god. This principle is clearly seen in the numbers 16 story alluded to earlier. Watchman nee received a full revelation concerning this inner law. I also will show you the difference between rebellion and reformation, for many had to break away from religious institutions in the past to seek truth that was contrary to from within his word. Discuss the nature of rebellion against spiritual authority. Spiritual authority the bible is clear that you owe your pastor respect, courtesy, and obedience in spiritual matters and that your pastor owes you prayerful concern for your spiritual wellbeing. Personal transformation by christiana augustine spirituality, religion, awakening, motivation, healing, inspirational writing, personal development. When one who has spiritual authority is rejected it is not his or her responsibility to defend that authority. God expects us to obey natural authority and definitely he also expects us to obey spiritual authority. Spiritual authority quotes showing 114 of 14 the lord continued his teaching on the matter of authority.
Obey your leaders and submit to them for they are keeping. Explain what it means to submit to spiritual authority. True spiritual authority, on the other hand, has an entirely different flavor. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what god has instituted, and they will be punished. The bible companion series the christians war the book of ephesians page 59 the christians war the spiritual warfare that every believer is engaged in ephesians 6 key verse. It has always been gods intention to govern his people through spiritual authority and not natural authority. These include traumatic events, sins, problems and. Buy a cheap copy of spiritual authority book by watchman nee. It must be met before young adulthood can truly begin. Rebellion against spiritual authority supporting the local church lesson objectives 1.
Nov 19, 2012 consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what god has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. In 1949 watchman nee released a series of messages on authority and. Nov 25, 2008 the consequences of spiritual rebellion for although they knew god, they neither glorified him as god nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened romans 1. Yes, the bible clearly states that god gives some individuals spiritual authority over others. Spiritual authority the authority of the believer by watchman. For this reason a christian study on what does the bible say about rebellion is in order. For that day will not come until there is a great rebellion against god and the man of lawlessness is revealedthe one who brings destruction. If there is such a thing as a spirit of rebellion, it might apply to that portion of our society that flaunts a no one can tell me what to do attitude toward legitimate authorities behaving appropriately. Tuesday, november 25, 2008 porch arrangement in eastern lancaster county, pa these arrangements will soon be replaced with a christmas decorative theme but we are still enjoying them.