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Meaning

- Authority of life, love, and light

- Realm of resurrection management

- Power of redemption and rebirth

- Power of death, darkness, and bondage

- Realm of evil rule

- Power of temptation and domination

Christ's Authority:

- Rev 11:15 "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ"

- Col 1:13 "Transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son"

- 1 John 5:11-12 "God has given us eternal life"

Darkness Power:

- Eph 6:12 "Struggle against spiritual forces of evil"

- Heb 2:14 "Destroy him who holds the power of death"

- John 12:31 "The prince of this world will be driven out"

Distinction

- Originates from God's love and life

- Brings freedom and hope

- Established on the foundation of redemption

- Originates from rebellion and fall

- Brings bondage and control

- Established on sin and death

Authority Contrast:

- Rom 8:2 "Law of the Spirit of life"

- Col 2:15 "Disarmed the powers and authorities"

- 1 John 3:8 "The Son of God appeared to destroy the devil's work"

Explanation

- Father has transferred believers into the Son's kingdom

- Realm of life, light, and love

- Managed in resurrection life

- Operates in evil powers of heavenly realms

- Holds the power of death

- Operates in darkness

Kingdom Characteristics:

- Matt 4:17 "The kingdom of heaven is near"

- Luke 17:21 "The kingdom of God is within you"

- John 3:16 "Whoever believes in Him shall have eternal life"

Examples

- Christ's resurrection

- Believers' salvation

- Establishment of the Church

- Human fall

- Bondage of sin

- Spiritual attacks

Victorious Testimony:

- 1 Cor 15:54-57 "Death is swallowed up in victory"

- Rev 12:11 "By the blood of the Lamb"

- Gal 5:1 "Christ has set us free"

Application

- Living in Christ's life

- Growing in love

- Enjoying spiritual freedom

- Need to be saved

- Need to be delivered from bondage

- Need to repent and turn to God

Life Application:

- Rom 6:4 "Walk in newness of life"

- Eph 4:22-24 "Put off the old self"

- Col 3:1-3 "Set your hearts on things above"

Relationship

- Christ's authority completely overcomes the power of darkness

- Through Christ's redemption, believers are delivered from darkness

- God's love conquers Satan's power

- Judged by Christ's authority

- Will be ultimately defeated

- Rendered ineffective in God's kingdom

Ultimate Victory:

- Rev 20:10 "Thrown into the lake of fire"

- 1 Peter 5:8-9 "Resist the devil"

- Rom 16:20 "Crush Satan under your feet"