1. respect for the Lord’s authority

2. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Jesus has all authority as Lord & King,
Mt. 28:18
At right hand of God, Heb. 1:1-4
Will rule until judgment, 1 Cor. 15:23-26

3. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
We must respect His authority
In all areas of our lives
As a Congregation
Individually

4. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Centurion Understood Authority
Jesus Impressed w/Centurion’s Faith
Heaven Depends On Our Respect

5. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Centurion Understood Authority
The centurion was compassionate, Lk. 7:1-3

6. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Centurion Understood Authority
The centurion was a man of faith, Lk. 7:3-5
Believed in God
Paid for a Synagogue
Believed in Jesus’ power

7. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Centurion Understood Authority
The centurion respected Christ’s authority, Lk. 7:6-8
Man under authority
Understood what it is to obey
Understood what it is to command
Soldiers obeyed what he commanded
Soldiers obeyed when he commanded

8. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Centurion Understood Authority
The centurion respected Christ’s authority, Lk. 7:6-8
Believed in Jesus’ authority
He had authority
Could simply speak and the universe obeys
Believed His authority not limited
by distance

9. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Jesus Impressed w/Centurion’s Faith
Jesus marveled at his faith, Mt. 8:10
Marveled at unbelief in Nazareth, Mk. 6:6
Faith greater than among Israel

10. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Jesus Impressed w/Centurion’s Faith
Centurion’s faith sufficient to save,
Mt. 8:11, 12
From east & west: Gentiles
Sit with Abraham: heaven
Sons of kingdom: Israelites
Cast into outer darkness: hell

11. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Heaven Depends On Our Respect
Respect for authority begins in the home
Children, obey your parents, Eph. 6:1-3
Fathers do not provoke them to wrath…
bring them up in the Lord, Eph. 6:4

12. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Heaven Depends On Our Respect
Respect the Lord’s authority
for the name of the Church
Church of Christ, Rom. 16:16; Mt. 16:18
Church of God, 1 Cor. 1:2
House of God, 1 Tim. 3:15
Body of Christ, Rom. 12:5; Eph. 1:22, 23
Kingdom of the Son, Col. 1:13; Mt. 16:18, 19

13. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Heaven Depends On Our Respect
Respect the Lord’s authority
for the name of the Church,
Church of Christ, Church of God, House of God, Body of Christ, Kingdom of the Son
Baptized into:
Body, 1 Cor. 12:13
Kingdom, Jn. 3:3, 5

14. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Heaven Depends On Our Respect
Respect the Lord’s authority
for the name of the Church,
Unauthorized names
Roman Catholic Church
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
Baptist Church
Pentecostal Church

15. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Heaven Depends On Our Respect
Respect the Lord’s authority
In our personal lives
Worship in spirit & truth, Jn. 4:24
Heart & mind engaged
Not indifferent or antagonistic

16. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Heaven Depends On Our Respect
Respect the Lord’s authority
In our personal lives
Examine ourselves, 2 Cor. 13:5
Am I guilty of sin, 2 Cor. 12:20, 21
Have I failed to grow, Heb. 5:12

17. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Heaven Depends On Our Respect
Respect the Lord’s authority
In our personal lives
Confession of sin, Jas. 5:16
Admit transgressions
Seek forgiveness

18. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
Jesus has all authority as Lord & King,
Mt. 28:18
At right hand of God, Heb. 1:1-4
Will rule until judgment, 1 Cor. 15:23-26

19. Authority respect for the Lord’s authority
We must respect His authority
In all areas of our lives
As a Congregation
Individually