Authority Redeemed
Together we explore what the bible teaches about authority specifically with application to the local church.
As we wrap up our series on authority, we see that the end to which our world is heading is not a world without authority, but a world in which God reigns. And that is good news.
Citylight Center City | March 13, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
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The Book of Revelation (New International Greek Testament Commentary), G.K. Beale
Read sermon transcriptLast week we saw that Jesus’ model for local churches is congregational. This week we’ll see those congregations are led by elders, whom He has given the authority to lead.
Citylight Center City | March 6, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
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Understanding the Congregation’s Authority, Jonathan Leeman
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Read sermon transcriptHaving redeemed authority and made us like Himself, Jesus restores His people to their proper position of authority by giving authority to His church.
Citylight Center City Sunday Service|February 27, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
Resources:
Matthew 16:13-20, 18:15-20, 28:18-20
Matthew (The Expositor’s Bible Commentary), D.A. Carson
Understanding the Congregation’s Authority, Jonathan Leeman
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Read sermon transcriptIn redeeming authority, God doesn’t just tell us how to redeem it. He gives us a Redeemer.
Citylight Center City | February 20, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
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Philippians (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament), Moises Silva
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Read sermon transcriptWe were created with authority over the things God made, but in our fallenness, we abdicate that authority and those things begin to exercise authority over us.
Citylight Center City | February 13, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
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Romans (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament), Thomas Schreiner
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Read sermon transcriptGod has absolute authority, has given humanity authority, and it was very good. Then why is it that the use of authority among us if often so bad? Because we are fallen people, and one of the ways we fail to exercise the authority God has given us is when we abuse it.
“Citylight Center City | February 6, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
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Read sermon transcriptWe all know authority is often abused, but was it always this way? There is actually a proper claim and use of authority, and it begins with God.
Citylight Center City | January 30, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
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