The Authority Of Jesus Everyone understands authority. When we have a problem at a store and are frustrated we ask for someone in authority, hoping to get our problem solved. Perhaps the person we are talking to disappears through a door with a sign “Authorized Personnel Only” on it. We hope she comes back with someone with the authority to fix our problem. Today we’re going to talk about the authority we have as a Christian. Before we do, let’s clarify the difference between power and authority. Power is the actual ability to do things. A weight lifter has the ...