Quotes about Authority

There will always be generals in the army. But a private in the New Testament army has access to more authority than any of the generals of the Old Testament army did. Jesus made the point by saying that "he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he [John]" (Matt. 11:11).

Nicodemus said to Jesus, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him" (John 3:2). It was understood that God's kind of teachers don't just talk—they do.

I'll never forget the Sunday that the Lord informed me that it wasn't my service, and I couldn't do as I pleased. (Planning is biblical. But our diligence and vision must never include usurping the authority of the Holy Spirit. The lordship of Jesus is seen in our willingness to follow the Holy Spirit's leading. He wants His Church back!) But

The Kingdom of God is not in logos but in dunamis.

It's important to realize that even today satan is empowered through man's agreement.

The bottom line is that we must learn to rule with the heart of a servant and serve with the heart of a king.

I honor You for the fact that of the increase of Your government there will be no end!

Our assignment and destiny is to advance the Kingdom.

It's apparent that we speak the word, and the Father does the works—miracles!

Rule with the heart of a servant. Serve with the heart of a king.

The doctrine stating signs and wonders are no longer needed because we have the Bible was created by people who hadn't seen God's power and needed an explanation to justify their own powerless churches.

You must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God's commandment.