Warring a good warfare

“Turning the other cheek” is becoming wise as a serpent, but harmless as a dove. Jesus said, If my servants were of this world they would fight.” The apostle Paul said, “we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness in high places.” Jesus knew the scriptures must be fulfilled and forewarned his disciples that they too would be hated by the world and some would even be killed by those who think they are dong God service. “Crucify him! Away with him!”

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Authority in Christ

Authority. 

Jesus was asked: 

BY WHOSE AUTHORITY DO YOU TEACH IN OUR SYNAGOGUE? 

Jesus taught with authority "and not as the scribes".
What is authority? It is the Anointing.
The Holy Ghost. Christ the power of God. He has given power or authority to faithful witnesses of His resurrection. Jesus Christ and Him crucified by wicked hands predetermined by the counsel of God before the foundation of the world, that this same Jesus whom ye crucified, God has made both Lord and Christ. Do you believe this? Then flesh and blood has not revealed it to you, but by the Holy Spirit. Now know this: that blessed is the man that endures temptations for when he is tried he shall obtain gladness and joy. Though for the present time it may seem grievous affliction, The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation snares, that they perish not. That is, lose authority by yielding to and providing for the lusts of the flesh. "And YOU hath He quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins, walking according to the course if this world and fufilling the lusts of the flesh as children of disobedience. But God in his mercy saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost". Take heed that no man take your crown. Precious is the holy Blood shed for many for the forgiveness and remission of sins.

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