THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES
WHAT IS A RULER?
“...For RULERS (established governing authorities) hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended...” (Romans 13:3 NIV).
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A RULER rules or is SOVEREIGN in exercising government or dominion. More importantly a RULER “GOVERNS” the conduct of others. “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).
“...Jesus Christ (the LIVING WORD of God), who is ... the RULER of the kings of the earth...” (Revelation 1:5 NIV).
IN Ezekiel 37 it is EASY to SEE the RULE of God’s WORD even when its SPOKEN through HIS people. God empowered Ezekiel, through HIS WORD, to SPEAK to the BONES in order to give them LIFE again. “…Prophesy, [SPEAK God’s WORD, Ezekiel]… and say to [THE DRY BONES]. This is what the Sovereign Lord (God’s word (rule) says…” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).
God told Ezekiel to REPEAT his WORDS. It doesn’t matter the MOUTHPIECE that is USED to SPEAK God’s WORD. The power inherent in God’s WORD RULES over any and every situation.
When god’s people, by faith , depend upon god’s rule through HIS Word, they SEE for themselves his AUTHORITY over ALL THINGS!.
Ezekiel, the mouthpiece, was inspired and encouraged to SPEAK God’s RULE and take authority over the DRY BONES. “…‘My people …I will PUT my SPIRIT in you and you will LIVE …Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord...’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).
“…As [Ezekiel, the mouthpiece]… was prophesying (SPEAKING GOD’S WORD), there was a noise (God, the Holy Spirit, the RULER started DOING the WORK), a rattling sound, and THE BONES CAME TOGETHER, BONE TO BONE. [Ezekiel, the mouthpiece]… LOOKED [with his OWN eyes], and tendons and flesh appeared on them and skin covered them … [then]… BREATH ENTERED THEM; they came to LIFE and STOOD UP on their feet—a vast army… I (the RULER over ALL]... HAVE DONE IT, declares the Lord (the word of god)…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).
“…I (the RULER) HAVE DONE IT, declares the Lord (the word of god)…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV). “…the Father (God, the Holy Spirit) that dwelleth in me (the WORD, God’s RULE), he doeth the works (God, the Holy Spirit doeth the works or displays HIS sovereign power over ALL THINGS) …” (John 14:10 KJV).
The FATHER’s WORD “is” POWER (RULE, AUTHORITY, etc.,). “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father (GOD), the Word (JESUS), and the Holy Ghost (POWER): and THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).
The POWER and RULE of GOD’s WORD … is “CLEARLY SEEN in EZEKIEL chapter 37.” “…Since the creation of the world God’s …[POWER and RULE]… have been CLEARLY SEEN, being UNDERSTOOD FROM WHAT HAS BEEN MADE …” (Romans 1:20 NIV).
“… [THE BONES] …came to LIFE…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV). “ … BREATH ENTERED THEM…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV). “ … they … STOOD UP on their feet—a vast army…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).
“ … I (God, the Holy Spirit and Sovereign RULER) HAVE DONE IT, declares the Lord (the word of god)…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).
God’s people KNOW “… THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE WAS FORMED at God’s command (his WORD) … what [his people]... now SEE (through creation) did not come from anything that can be SEEN (but through God, the Holy Spirit who RULES over ALL things and people)…” (Hebrews 11:3 NLT).
“…BY THE WORD of the Lord (his RULE) the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host…” (Psalms 33:6 NASB).
Citizens of Heaven and Ambassadors of Christ, who SPEAK God’s WORD over their situations and circumstances in life KNOW God, the Holy Spirit RULES! “…I am the Lord (the RULER), the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV). “…The things which are impossible with men are possible with God (through his RULING Word)…” (Luke 18:27 KJV).
God’s Word RULES over DEATH. “…when he thus had spoken (prayed), he (Jesus, the RULER) cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth…” (John 11:42-43 KJV). “…the dead man[‘s]…. hands and feet … [were] … bound in graveclothes …Jesus (the RULER) told them, “Unwrap him and let him go!” (John 11:44 NLT). “…Jesus (the RULER) said…I am the resurrection and I am the LIFE…..” (John 11:25 KJV).
God’s Word RULES over FIREY situations.“... Then Nebuchadnezzar came [again]… near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God (the RULER), come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire. And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them. …” (DANIEL 3).
God’s RULES over the BONDAGE of SIN. “…Who will free me from this life that is DOMINATED by sin? …The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord (the RULER)…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…if the Son (the RULER)…shall make you FREE, ye shall be FREE indeed.” (John 8:36 KJV).
God’s Word RULES over the winds and the waves. “...And behold, a violent storm developed on the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!” He said to them, “Why are you [afraid, you men of little faith?” Then He (Jesus, the RULER) got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm. The men were amazed, and said, “What kind of a man is this (Jesus, the RULER), that even the winds and the sea obey Him?...” (Matthew 8:24-27 NASB).
God’s Word RULES over one demon or legions of demons. “...When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” For Jesus (the RULER) had commanded the impure spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places. Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him. And they begged Jesus (the RULER) repeatedly not to order them to go into the Abyss. A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. The demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and he (the RULER) gave them permission...” (Luke 8:29-32 NIV).
God’s Word RULES over one spiritual death. “…I am (Jesus, the RULER is) come that THEY MIGHT have life, and that THEY MIGHT have it more abundantly…” (John 10:10 KJV). “…Jesus (the RULER) said… I am the life…..” (John 11:25 KJV). “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son (the RULER) “INTO” OUR HEARTS…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…Jesus Christ (the RULER) is in you…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…God has given [you] his Spirit as PROOF that [you]… live (are alive) in him and he [dwells]…in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT).
God’s Word (jesus) RULES over and destroys “all” the works of the devil. “... But the Son of God (Jesus, the RULER) came to destroy the works of the devil...” (1 John 3:8 NLT).
“…God anointed (set apart) Jesus of Nazareth (the RULER) with the Holy Spirit and power, and …he went around doing good and healing all OPPRESSED by the devil ….because God was with him…” (Acts 10:38 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me (in JESUS, the WORD and RULER), he doeth the works (the holy spirit does the works that “confirms” his work rules) …” (John 14:10 KJV).
THE “WORD (Jesus, the RULER) of God” spoken through the mouthpieces of his earthen vessels, activate THE WORKS of the HOLY SPIRIT which CONFIRMS is RULE! “… [The] Good News about Christ (THE WORD of GOD)… “It is” the power of God at work, saving (PERFORMING his WORKS that confirm his RULE UPON) everyone who believes …” (Romans 1:16 NLT).
God anoints (sets apart) earthen vessels “through” the indwelling Holy Spirit and which gives them POWER too. Jesus, the WORD of God and the RULER, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and POWER are the SAME. “…Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and POWER (HIS RULE), performed great wonders and signs among the people…” (Acts 6:8 NIV). “…God did extraordinary MIRACLES (by HIS RULE) through Paul…” (Acts 19:11 NIV). “…I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and MIRACLES (by the WORK of God’s CONFIRMING RULE)…” (2 Corinthians 12:12 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me (and in his people), he doeth (God through Jesus, his RULER) the [confirming] works [“in” and “through” them]…” (John 14:10 KJV).
“…Now God GIVES US many kinds of special abilities, but it is the same HOLY SPIRIT who is the SOURCE of them all. …it is the same God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT (that indwells within God’s people) DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of [them] … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).
“…I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).
God’s Holy Spirit, which ALWAYS responds to God’s WORD (his RULER), dwells within his people. “…Jesus (the RULER) looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me (YOUR word ). You always hear me (your word), but I (the RULER) said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me (YOUR WORD)...” (John 11:41-42 NLT). “…That great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work “IN US” what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ (THE RULER who activates THE WORKS that confirm the SOVEREIGNTY of God, the HOLY SPIRIT)…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…It is God which worketh IN YOU (THROUGH through Jesus, his Word and RULER) both to will and to do of his good pleasure…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in [his people], he doeth the works (God, the holy spirit doeth the works of confirming his sovereignty)…” (John 14:10 KJV).
Jesus, the WORD of GOD is SPIRIT. “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…God is not human “…God is Spirit …Does he speak (through Jesus, his Word and RULER) and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill…” (Numbers 23:19 NIV & John 4:24 KJV). “…Not one of all the LORD's good promises … failed; every one was fulfilled” (Joshua 21:45 NIV). “…My counsel (through JESUS, MY WORD)… SHALL (RULE) stand, and I will do all my pleasure…” (Isaiah 46:10 KJV).
The MOST challenging part of being a MOUTHPIECE for God’s WORD, for some of his people, is being certain that WORD is actually God’s Word and will it work.
IS THE BIBLE THE “WORD OF GOD?” JESUS is The WORD of GOD. “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). The WORD of God is SPIRIT. “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT …” (John 6:63 KJV).
Thus, Jesus (THE WORD, ruler) is also SPIRIT. “…The Lord is that Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV).
God is Spirit. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV).
Jesus (the word) is SPIRIT. “…The Lord is that Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV).
God is Spirit and Jesus, the Word (ruler) is Spirit. “… I and my Father are ONE…” (John 10:30 KJV). “The Son (Jesus, the RULER) is... the exact representation of his (God, the Holy Spirit’s) being…” (Hebrews 1:3 KJV). “…Jesus (the RULER) saith … he that hath seen me hath SEEN THE FATHER (God, the Holy Spirit)…” (John 14:9 KJV).
“...God, (THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH JESUS, HIS WORD IS) the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords ... To him be honor and might forever. Amen...” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV).
“... RULERS hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended...” (Romans 13:3 NIV).
“…at … the name of Jesus (the RULER) EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, of things in heaven and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (the RULER), to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11 KJV).
“…Many will say to me (Jesus, the RULER) in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I (the RULER) profess unto them, I (the RULER) never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity…” (Matthew 7:22-23 KJV).
“… REPENT and TURN TO God …” (Acts 26: 20 NASB). “….IF YE BELIEVE NOT THAT I AM HE (God’s Word and RULER), YE SHALL DIE IN YOUR SINS…” (John 8:24 KJV). “…HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT IS CONDEMNED ALREADY, because HE HATH NOT BELIEVED in the name of the only begotten Son of God. …” (John 3:18-20 KJV). “…REPENT ye therefore, and BE CONVERTED, that your sins may be blotted out…” (Acts 3:19 KJV). “…Whosoever believeth in him SHOULD NOT PERISH, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). “...[The]... rulers (Jesus, God’s Word) hold no terror for those who do right,...” (Romans 13:3 NIV).
“...I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s (Jesus, God’s Word and RULER) the one to fear...” (Luke 12:5 NLT). “...Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell...” (Matthew 10:28 NLT).
“...There is only one Lawgiver (GOD’S WORD and RULER) and Judge (GOD’S WORD and RULER), the one who is able to save and destroy...” (James 4:12 NIV). “...God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy...” (James 4:12 NLT).
“...For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king (RULER); it is he who will save us...” (Isaiah 33:22 NIV). “...For the LORD is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us...” (Isaiah 33:22 NLT).
“...It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God...” (Hebrew 10:31 NASB). “...Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended...” (Romans 13:3 NIV).
“... RULERS hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended...” (Romans 13:3 NIV).
“...God (through Jesus, his Word and RULER), the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords ......” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV).
.“...[Jesus, God’s Word and RULER] went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God...” (Luke 8:1 KJV). “...if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you...” (Luke 11:20 KJV).
.” ...he (God through Jesus, his RULER) is Lord of lords and King of kings... (Revelations 17:14 NIV). “...Thy kingdom come...” (Matthew 6:10 KJV). A KINGDOM is a REALM or COMMUNITY of people in which a SOVEREIGNTY “RULES
A RULER rules and is SOVEREIGN. “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).
“...Jesus Christ (the LIVING WORD of God), who is ... the RULER of the kings of the earth...” (Revelation 1:5 NIV).
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