In this power-packed continuation, Pastor Desire (PD) takes us deeper into one of the most critical revelations every Christian must possess the authority that belongs to every believer in Christ Jesus. Building on last week's foundation of identity, PD unpacks how that authority was obtained, where it operates, and why so many believers are not walking in it. If you've ever felt powerless in your faith, this episode is for you.
Every day of your life, the question will be asked: "Who are you?"
Your response to that question determines what you receive from life.
Even Jesus was asked this same question by the enemy in the wilderness.
In Acts, the sons of Sceva could not answer the devil's question and it cost them.
Identity confusion is a spiritual issue, and the Church must treat it as such.
Going to church does not make you a believer, but as a believer, you should go to church.
You become a believer when you accept the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
"If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature." 2 Corinthians 5:17
With your heart you believe, with your mouth you confess (Romans 10).
Daniel 7:9–13 gives us a cosmic courtroom scene: the Ancient of Days (God) seated on His throne.
The Son of Man (Jesus) is brought before Him and given dominion, glory, and a kingdom over all peoples, nations, and languages.
This dominion is everlasting — it shall not pass away or be destroyed.
This is the legal and heavenly basis for the authority believers now carry.
Ephesians 1:15–23 — Paul prays that the eyes of your understanding would be enlightened.
God raised Christ from the dead and seated Him far above all principalities, power, might, dominion, and every name — in this age and the next.
Ephesians 2:4–6 God has raised us up together with Christ and made us sit together in heavenly places.
Your authority is exercised from a position of being already seated above.
① Redemptive Authority
Obtained through what Christ did on the cross.
Romans 5:17 — "They which receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ."
Because you are in Christ, the devil has no legal right over you.
② Inherited Authority
Romans 8:14–17 — You have received the spirit of adoption; you can cry "Abba, Father."
The Spirit bears witness that you are a child of God — and if a child, then an heir.
You are a joint-heir with Christ. What He has, you share.
③ Positional Authority
You have been raised with Christ and seated in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6).
Philippians 2:5–11 — God has highly exalted Jesus and given Him a name above every name.
At the name of Jesus, every knee bows — in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.
As one who is in Christ, this authority extends to every dimension of existence.
④ Empowered Authority
Acts 10:38 — "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good."
Luke 9:1 — Jesus called His 12 disciples and gave them power and authority over all devils and diseases.
Luke 10:17–19 — The 70 returned with joy saying even the devils are subject to them.
Jesus said: "Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy."
This delegation is not just for the apostles — it is for all believers.
Ignorance is the devil's greatest weapon. He doesn't have power over you — he has the power of your ignorance. What you don't know, he will use against you.
You can be saved and still live far below your inheritance. Like the prodigal son's elder brother who didn't know that everything the father had was already his.
Sin opens doors. Even tongue-talking believers can create entry points for the enemy through greed, gluttony, and unguarded living. Don't give the devil a foothold — because if you give him a foothold, he will build a trench.
Your authority covers every sphere of life — your academics, finances, relationships, and even the natural resources of the earth.
