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 faithThanks for tuning in — we love you all! Stay tuned for the next episode as this Kingdom Authority series continues.#KingdomAuthority #BibleStudy #Faith #Christianity #OutOfTheBoxChurch