Bible Verses About "What Authority Do Believers Have in Christ"
Through Christ, believers have authority over sin, Satan, and spiritual forces — seated with Christ in heavenly places and empowered by His name and Spirit.
Through Christ, believers have authority over sin, Satan, and spiritual forces — seated with Christ in heavenly places and empowered by His name and Spirit.
"I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy." — Luke 10:19 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Authority Do Believers Have in Christ?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy."
"And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus."
"They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony."
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