Playlist: exousia (#G1849) (topic)
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 5)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *exousia* (G1849), translated as right or power, carries a distinct meaning compared to other terms like *dunamis*. While *dunamis* refers to great strength and power, *exousia* embodies the concept of freedom of action and the authority to do something. It can be rendered as right, authority, power, freedom, …
How Does God View Human Government?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the discussion of authority, Jesus Christ used the Greek word *exousia* (G1849) in John 19:11, which signifies legitimate authority, distinct from mere power or might. He conveyed to Pilate that human government is divinely authorized by God, implying that its rule must be recognized and respected. Jesus Himself demonstrated …
Power Belongs to God (Part 2)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ, in Matthew 28:18, declares that all authority, referred to as *exousia* (G1849), has been given to Him. This authority signifies His supreme status and power over all beings, human and spirit, as emphasized in Colossians, where His positional primacy is highlighted. This *exousia* was bestowed by a greater …
Facing Times of Stress: Persecution
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Greek word *exousia* (G1849) refers to the power that comes from authority. It stands distinct from other forms of power in the Greek language, highlighting a specific type of influence rooted in legitimate right or privilege. In the context of the gospel's impact, *exousia* underscores the authoritative power behind the …
Where Is Your Ultimate Allegiance?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Greek word for power used when Pilate addressed Jesus is exousia and it means authority. Jesus acknowledged that Pilate possessed this authority yet explained that it was a delegated authority given by God. Pilate therefore remained responsible to God for the way he exercised it. This recognition of delegated authority …
God Never Disappoints
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWithin a discussion of Paul's confidence that the gospel does not disappoint, attention is given to the Greek vocabulary of power, since Paul preached to Jews, Greeks, and Romans, each of whom prized something different (tradition, wisdom, and power respectively). To connect with the Romans, who esteemed authority and might …
Using God's Given Authority
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Greek term exousia (Strong's G1849), defined as ability or privilege and rendered variously as authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, or strength, forms a central thread connecting the themes of delegated authority, godly wisdom, and love within the body of Christ. This word first appears significantly in John 17:2, …
Faith (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Greek term exousia (Strong's G1849) is introduced through John 1:12, where believers who received Christ are given "the right" (NKJV) or "the power" (KJV) to become children of God. This word carries a wide range of meanings—power, authority, capability, ability, strength, entrusted, commissioned—and implies the …
The Summertime Soldier and Sunshine Patriotism
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Greek word exousia (G1849) appears at a pivotal point in the discussion of Christ's supreme act of self-sacrifice, found in John 10:18, where Jesus declares, "I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again." Though the King James Version renders exousia as "power," this same Greek word is also translated …
The Spirit World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough many popular notions of angels come from non-biblical sources, the Bible offers the most accurate insights into their role, nature, and function.