God's Prerogative VS God's Rights
Romans 11:36 "For from him and through him and for him are all things"
Revelation 4:11 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power"
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Item |
God's Prerogative |
God's Rights |
|---|---|---|
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Meaning |
The inherent honor and sovereignty God possesses as the Creator |
The absolute ruling power God can exercise according to His divine will |
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Biblical Foundation |
Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" |
Romans 9:21 "Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay..." |
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Core Characteristics |
Originating from God's nature and person |
Stemming from God's sovereignty and rulership |
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Scope of Relationship |
Encompassing the entire universe and created world |
Focused on human redemption and judgment |
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Specific Manifestations |
1. Source of life 2. Sovereignty of creation 3. Ability to sustain all things |
1. Election 2. Judgment 3. Redemption 4. Rewards |
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Biblical Examples |
- Psalm 24:1 "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it" - Colossians 1:16-17 "For in him all things were created... and in him all things hold together" |
- Matthew 20:15 "Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own things?" - Exodus 33:19 "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy" |
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Application Dimensions |
1. Worship 2. Obedience 3. Trust |
1. Submission 2. Surrender 3. Compliance |
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Spiritual Significance |
Manifesting God's glory and nobility |
Revealing God's righteousness and redemption plan |
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Human Response |
Reverence and humility |
Submission and obedience |
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Relationship Between Them |
Prerogative is the essence, Rights are the manifestation; Prerogative is the foundation, Rights are the implementation |
Rights are the specific exercise of Prerogative |
Supplementary Spiritual Explanation:
- Prerogative: Emphasizes God's irreplaceable essential qualities
- Rights: Highlights God's active exercise of absolute sovereignty
This comprehensive table presents the biblical perspective of God's Prerogative and Rights, showcasing His nature as the supreme Creator and Redeemer.
*Please refer to International Training for Elders and Responsible Brothers October 2024
General Subject: Living in the Reality of the Kingdom of God
Week 8: Propagating the Kingdom Gospel and Making Disciples of All Nations
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