Kingdom Authority and Faith in Action | Out of the Box Church Podcast

Pastor Dustin sits down with elder Bible teacher Mike Merritt for a deep dive into Kingdom Authority — exploring what it really means to walk in the authority God has given us, and why great faith and authority are inseparably linked.

Starting in Matthew 8 with the centurion's remarkable faith, Pastor Dustin and Mike unpack how understanding submission to authority — Christ's authority, His Word, and the people God places in our lives — is actually the pathway to walking in true spiritual authority ourselves. They trace this theme through Ephesians 6 (the armor of God and the shield of faith), 1 John (confidence before God), Romans 13 (civil authority), Hebrews 13 (church leadership), and more.

Topics covered:

• Why being under authority comes before being in authority

• The connection between faith and spiritual authority

• How authority provides order and protection against the enemy

• Submitting to God's delegated authority in the home, church, and government

• Avoiding deception by staying connected to godly counsel

• How a healthy fear of God shapes obedience and faith

Thanks for tuning in — we love you all! Stay tuned for the next episode as this Kingdom Authority series continues.

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