Faith and Authority

One of the ills of our society is a disrespect for authority.  In the story of the Roman Centurion we see authority and faith in action.

Luke 7:7.... But just say the word, and let my servant be healed, 

Luke 7:8  because I, too, am a man under authority and have soldiers under me. I say to one 'Go' and he goes, to another 'Come' and he comes, and to my servant 'Do this' and he does it." 

Luke 7:9  When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him. Turning to the crowd that was following him, he said, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found this kind of faith!" 

Luke 7:10  Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant in perfect health. 

God, the Father, gave all of his authority to Jesus his son.

John 5:20  For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel. 

John 5:21  For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will. 

John 5:22  For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, 

John 5:23  that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. 

Joh 5:24  Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. 

Joh 5:25  “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. 

Joh 5:26  For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. 

You can put your faith in Jesus.