Who Has Authority in this World?

When God made man, He made man in His own image and likeness (Genesis 1:26). God also gave man dominion and told him to subdue the earth (Genesis 1:27). When Adam deliberately disobeyed God and listened to satan, he sold out his dominion to satan. When Jesus came, He replaced Adam and did what Adam should have done and Jesus became the last Adam (1 Corinthians 15:35-49), which gave us back our authority (Luke 10:17-20).

God gives us the authority to move the 'mountains' in our life, as well as calm storms to ensure our safety (Mark 4:35-41). Jesus asked the disciples why they were so fearful and asked them how it was they had no faith, because He expected them to take care of the storm. He also showed them how to take care of the storm. Jesus said that those that believe on Him, they shall do the same works He did, and greater (John 14:12). The entire time Jesus was here, He did the work that God wanted done here, Jesus was our example of what we are to do. How do we do it? With the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lives and continually dwells on the inside of those who have asked Him to. It is the Holy Spirit who works through you to do the same things that Jesus did, and greater. Jesus gave us that right to do those works through His Name.

Don't go another day thinking that everything that happens is God's will, because God gave you the authority to keep bad things from happening by using His Word (Scriptures in the Bible) against the problems and situations that arise. God said His Word shall not return void. Start speaking the Word of God over your life and command the storms to dissipate; not only the theoretical storms, but also the real storms that come with tornadoes and hurricanes. You have that ability, because you have God living on the inside of you! You have the Holy Spirit living inside you and when you step out in faith and do what Jesus said you can do, the Holy Spirit goes with you and makes it happen!

Basic Principles When Reading Your Bible

Remember that chapters and verses were added later on for easy reference so the scripture you are reading most likely goes with the scriptures around it. Therefore you need to read what it says before and after that scripture.

If you come to a scripture you don't understand, don't try to figure it out with your mind. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you and go back to that scripture at a later date and re-read it.

Last, don't ever assume or guess what a scriptures means. It's better to say that you don't know then lead someone down the wrong path.

Buy a Bible that is easy for you to understand. If King James and New King James are difficult, I recommend the Amplified or New Living Translation.