THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES
GOD’S WORDS GOVERN ALL BY THEMSELVES
“...Jesus Christ (the LIVING WORD of God), who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the RULER of the kings of the earth...” (Revelation 1:5 NIV). “...the Lamb (Jesus, the LIVING WORD) will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings... (Revelations 17:14 NIV).
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For God’s people the GOVERNING AUTHORITY is the LIVING WORD of God, Jesus, who is designated as KING of kings, LORD of lords, and PRESIDENT of presidents. “… His name (Jesus Christ) is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “… Jesus (the WORD of GOD) …came and SPAKE, unto them saying, “All POWER is given unto me IN heaven and earth…” (Matthew 28:18 KJV).
“...Jesus Christ (the LIVING WORD of God), who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the RULER of the kings of the earth...” (Revelation 1:5 NIV). “...the Lamb (Jesus, the LIVING WORD) will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings... (Revelations 17:14 NIV).
“...On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords...” (Revelation 19:16 NIV). “...In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus (the LIVING WORD of God), who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep this command (governing authority) without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen...” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV).
“...May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him...” (Psalms 72:11 NIV). “...Give thanks to the Lord of lords...” (Psalms 136:3 NIV). “...Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits. Thank the God of all gods, His love never quits. Thank the Lord of all lords. His love never quits...” (Psalms 136:1-3 MSG).
God, the Holy Spirit, GOVERNS the Kingdom of Heaven and its citizens, which means HE is in charge of the government of that Kingdom. “...For to us a child is born, to us a son (God’s LIVING WORD) is given, and the government will be on his shoulders And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace...” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV).
God, the Holy Spirit is also responsible for making laws for the citizens, managing their OVERALL well-being in all domains, and controls the supplying of their community of needs. God’s people are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven. “...the government will be on his shoulders...” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV). “…[God’s people]... are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. [They]... are members of God’s family. …” (Ephesians 2:19-20 NLT). “...[their]... citizenship is in heaven...” (Philippians 3:20 NIV). “...you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household...” (Ephesians 2:19 NASB).
God, the Holy Spirit is responsible for making laws for the citizens, managing their OVERALL well-being in all domains, and controls the supplying of their community of needs. “... the government will be on his shoulders..” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV).
Jesus (the LIVING WORD of GOD) would have and ACCEPT the burden or responsibility of GOVERNNG God’s people. “...Jesus Christ (the LIVING WORD of God), who is ...the RULER of the kings of the earth...” (Revelation 1:5 NIV). “...he is Lord of lords and King of kings... (Revelations 17:14 NIV). “...On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords...” (Revelation 19:16 NIV). “... the government will be on his shoulders..” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV).
God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus, his LIVING WORD takes upon himself the ROLE of KINGLY LEADER to his people, the citizens of HIS Kingdom.
Jesus, the LIVING WORD, was SENT into the hearts of God’s people to SEAT on the throne and RULE over them. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “… God has sent forth the Spirit of [HIS WORD]... into [the]...hearts...[of his people]...” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…The Spirit of God dwelleth in [his people]...” (1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV). “ …[God’s people]…have this treasure...[Jesus, his WORD in their]…earthen vessel(which God sent into their hearts)...” (2 Corinthians 4:6-7 KJV). “… [Jesus’ other] name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).
“…God hath said, I will dwell in [my people], and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people...” (2 Corinthians 6:16 KJV).
Thus, God establishes the governing authority, through HIS WORD, for the CONDUCT of his citizens. “...For to us a child is born, to us a son (God’s LIVING WORD) is given, and the government will be on his shoulders And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace...” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV). “...God, 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).
From the beginning of creation, God administered “governing authorities” that were meant to GOVERN behavior and they were policies established by God’s HOLY LAWS (HIS WORD). “…In the beginning was the Word (established authority), and the Word (established authority) was with God (the holy spirit), and the Word (established authority) was God (the holy spirit). He (Jesus, his LIVING Word and established authority) was in the beginning with God (the Holy Spirit). All things came into being through [the established authority], and apart from [the established authority] nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB)
God was ALWAYS and STILL IS the governing RULE over “HIS” people. God’s people are part of HIS KINGDOM and the “governing authorities” are HIS WORD. “...He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness, His ruling authority (his WORD) will grow, and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings. He’ll rule from the historic David throne over that promised kingdom. He’ll put that kingdom on a firm footing and keep it going With fair dealing and right living, beginning now and lasting always. The zeal of God-of-the-Angel-Armies will do all this...” (Isaiah 9:6 MSG).
The Kingdom of God is RULED by God, the Holy Spirit, whose POWER is NOT limited by human laws or restrictions made by mankind or those chosen and put into positions of authority through an election by the populace. “...his kingdom ruleth over all...” (Psalms 103:19 KJV). “...[Jesus] went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing (revealing) the glad tidings (good news) of the kingdom of God...” (Luke 8:1 KJV).
Jesus, God’s LIVING WORD and “governing authority”, established and announced the Kingdom of God had come to earth. “...the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing...” (Luke 9:11 KJV). “...And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed...” (Mark 6:56 KJV). “...Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there...” (Matthew 19:2 KJV). “...the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all...” (Luke 6:19 KJV).
“... The word of God spread....” (Acts 6:7 NIV). “... the word of God continued to spread and flourish...” (Acts 12:24 NIV). “... So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed...” (Act 12:20 KJV). “...God’s word [was un]chained...” (1 Timothy 2:9 NIV). “... the word of God [was un]bound...” (1 Timothy 2:9 KJV).
Most people, including God’s people, have come to believe that “governing authorities” are merely human beings who are part of political parties, or organization, or other entities who have been PUT into man-made POSITIONS of authority to govern temporarily.
God, the “governing authority” told King Nebuchadnezzar, the mere man - who was PUT into a temporary POSITION of authority- THIS:“…Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be that then your prosperity will continue…” (Daniels 4 NLT).
Nebuchadnezzar DIDN’T listen. .“...God, 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).:
SO “...This is what is decreed (by God’s Word & governing authority) for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you. …” (Daniel 4 NLT).
“… Immediately what had been said (through God’s Word & governing authority) about Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled…” (Daniel 4 NLT).
God’s people know the devil ONLY comes to STEAL, kill, and destroy, so it’s no surprise that his has STOLEN the concept of “governing authorities” and reduced it to MERE flesh. “…The thief cometh not, but to STEAL, and to KILL, and to DESTROY…” (John 10:10 KJV). “… ONE sinner (the devil) destroy[ed]… MUCH GOOD…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 NASB).
Because Apostle Paul in Romans 13 tells God’s people that “governing authorities” were God’s idea and established by HIM. However, they, like everybody else, SEE the “governing authority” as a MERE human being and NOT God, the Holy Spirit’s, WORD.
“...Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).
“…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “… I AM HOLY…” (1 Peter 1:14-16 KJV). God is the Holy Spirit. He told HIS people: “…ye shall be holy unto me: for I the Lord am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine. …” (Leviticus 20:26 KJV).
“...Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).
“...there is no authority except that which God has established...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).
“...The authorities that exist have been established by God...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).
Jesus had another name. “… His name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “…THE WORDS ... they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV), “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “....the Word (established authority) was God (the holy spirit)… (John 1:1-4 NASB).
Jesus had another name. “… His name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “....the Word was God… (John 1:1-4 NASB). Jesus, the Word said: “… I and my Father are ONE (Jesus and God’s were the SAME)…” (John 10:30 KJV). Jesus also said: “…All authority has been given to [HIM, God’s WORD) in heaven and on earth … [therefore,] the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth [submit to HIS WORD (the governing authority) too] …” (Matthew 28:18 NASB & Daniel 4 NLT).
From the beginning God GAVE mankind his “governing authority” to assist in GOVERNING righteous and holy behavior. The “governing authority” was NOT a human being, but it was God’s HOLY STANDARDS for mankind’s CONDUCT upon earth.
The WORD of GOD was the “governing authority.” God, the Holy Spirit GAVE the first LAW ever! “…of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: BUT of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil THOU SHALT NOT EAT OF IT …[or] … thou shalt surely die…” (Genesis 2:16-17 KJV).
God’ standard of holy and righteous behavior was NOT to eat of the” tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” They were to SUBMIT, by choice, to the “governing authority,” because God had established the holy law and it existed because HE had established it! “...All things (governing authorities) came into being through [God, the Holy Spirit’s, established authority], and apart from [the established authority] nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).
The Hebrew Boys were perfect examples of submitting to the “governing authority,” which is God’s WORD and NOT to those who were merely PUT into temporary POSITIONS of authority
God’s WORD, the “governing authority” in the LIVES of the Hebrew Boys SAID THIS: “...Thou shalt have no other gods before me...” (Exodus 20:1-4 KJV). “...Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth...” (Exodus 20:1-4 KJV).
The MERE human who was PUT in a temporary POSITION of authority REQUIRED THIS of the Hebrew Boys: “...Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?...” (Daniel 3:13-19 KJV).
The Hebrew Boys’ conduct was GOVERNED by the “governing authority” of God’s HOLY LAWS (his WORD) and answered: “...Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up...” (Daniel 3:13-19 KJV).
TO THE APOSTLES IT WAS SAID: “...We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God [and his Word (his governing authority)]... rather than human beings! The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross...” (Acts 5:28-30 NIV). “...Peter and the apostles answered, “It’s necessary to obey God rather than men. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, the One you killed by hanging him on a cross. God set him on high at his side, Prince and Savior, to give Israel the gift of a changed life and sins forgiven. And we are witnesses to these things. The Holy Spirit, whom God gives to those who obey him, corroborates every detail...” (Acts 5:30-32 MSG).
Therefore, “...Let everyone (of God’s people) be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).
“…[ALL] power belongs to God (not humans)…” (Psalms 62:11 NASB).
“...Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves...” (Romans 13:2 NIV). According to bible scholars there are over 600+ laws of God in the Old Testament, which include the ten commandments and the Mosiac laws.
“...Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar (the mere man who was PUT in a temporary POSITION of authority as a king)...[let]...it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up...” (Daniel 3:13-19 KJV).
God, the Holy Spirit, instituted laws that instructed his people on HOW to GOVERN themselves in life and worship. God told them: “…“IF” you refuse to LISTEN to the Lord your God and do not obey all the commands and decrees (governing authorities), …all these curses will come and overwhelm you:…” (Deuteronomy 28 NLT). Most of God’s people DIDN’T listen.
“…My people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). “…The people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).
“… Again and again he rescued them, but they chose to rebel against him, and they were finally destroyed by their sin…” (Psalms 106:42-48 NLT).
“... Now the deeds of the flesh, [IF practiced by God’s people, will be]... evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn [my people], just as I have forewarned [my people “before], that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God...” (Galatians 5:19-21 NASB).
“... Everyone (no exceptions) who practices sin ...[on any level]... also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness ...” (1 John 3:7-10 NASB).
“... REPENT AND RETURN, “SO” that your sins may be wiped away…” (Acts 3:19 NASB). “ ... Return ... to the Lord ... [your] ... God... [AND HE] ... will heal [your] ... apostasy ....” (Hosea 14:1-4 NLT). “…EXCEPT YE REPENT, ye shall all likewise PERISH…” (Luke 13:3 KJV).
“...Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority (GOD’S WORD) is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves...” (Romans 13:2 NIV).
.“...God, 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).
“...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).
“… REPENT and TURN TO God …” (Acts 26: 20 NASB). “….IF YE BELIEVE NOT THAT I AM HE, 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 (God’s Word, the established governing authorities) 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 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 Judge (GOD’S WORD), 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 (president, rule, government); 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). “...God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords ......” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV). “… [Jesus, God’s Word and “governing authority” came]…NOT … to be served, but to serve...” (Matthew 20:28 KJV).
“...For the one in authority (God’s WORD) is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers (God’s WORDS, the governing authorities) do not bear the sword for no reason. They (God’s WORDS) are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer...” (Romans 13:4 NIV).
“...God, the ... ONLY RULER...” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV). “… [Jesus, God’s Word came]... TO SERVE...” (Matthew 20:28 KJV).
“… [Jesus’]... name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “....the Word was God… (John 1:1-4 NASB). Jesus, the Word said: “… I and my Father are ONE (Jesus and God’s were the SAME)…” (John 10:30 KJV).
Jesus also said: “…All authority has been given to [HIM, God’s WORD) in heaven and on earth …” (Matthew 28:18 NASB & Daniel 4 NLT).
“... Now the deeds of the flesh, [IF practiced by God’s people or anyone else, will be]... evident ....I forewarn [my people and others], just as I have forewarned [my people and others “before], that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God...” (Galatians 5:19-21 NASB).
“…The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who CHOOSE that way. …” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT). “…choose LIFE…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV).
“....Every person (who is a citizen of God’s Kingdom)... is to be subject to the governing authorities (God’s WORD). For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a servant of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for the sake of conscience...” (Romans 13:1-5 NASB).
“...Peter and the apostles answered, “It’s necessary to obey God rather than men...” (Acts 5:30-32 MSG). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV).
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