THE BELIEVER'S AUTHORITY III: Know Your Position, Know Your Power || Pst Richard Mason

Part 3 goes deeper into what it means to be in Christ and why that changes everything. This episode unpacks the legal logic of authority, the transfer of dominion from Adam to the devil, and how Jesus reclaimed it — not for mankind broadly, but specifically for those who are in Him. If you've ever wondered why some believers walk in power and others don't, this episode answers plainly: it comes down to knowledge.1. All Power Belongs to GodGod is omnipotent — no one shares that title. When He swore a covenant with Abraham, He swore by Himself because there was no one greater. This is where all authority originates.2. The Difference Between Power and AuthorityAuthority is conferred — given by one who has power, to another who operates within a defined jurisdiction. This is why Jesus in Matthew 28:18 says all authority was given to Him: He was operating as the Son, not as God the Father.3. Adam, the Devil, and the Transfer of DominionGod gave Adam authority over the earth — no being, not even the devil, could operate without Adam's involvement. When Adam fell, that authority was transferred. Sin handed the enemy legal access to the earth realm.4. Jesus Reclaimed the Authority — for Those In HimJesus' death and resurrection reclaimed what Adam lost — but for those in Christ specifically, not mankind broadly. If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature and a joint heir to that authority.5. You Are the Body, Not Just a Follower1 Corinthians 12:27 — you are the body of Christ. Wherever the head is, the body is. When He was raised and seated in heavenly places, you were raised and seated with Him. That is your legal, spiritual reality.6. You Died — and That's the PointColossians 3:1–3: the old you died in Christ. What rose from the grave was not you by your old name — it was the body of Christ. The life you now live is Christ's life. That is why the devil has no claim.7. Your Authority Has a JurisdictionYou have authority over your domain — your life, family, health, and environment. You do not have authority to cast Satan into the abyss indefinitely — that timing belongs to God alone. Know your jurisdiction and operate boldly within it.The devil cannot act without human involvement — he needs a door. Guard yours.Demons have knowledge. The sons of Sceva found out the hard way that a wrong answer to "who are you?" has real consequences.You can be in Christ for 20 years and still be oppressed — the issue is never time, it's knowledge.You are already seated above principalities and power. Pray from that position, not from fear.The episode closes with a corporate declaration over every believer:"I died in Christ, I'm buried in Christ, resurrected in Christ. I am seated in heavenly places at the right hand of power and authority. I am too loaded to fail."🔁 Missed the earlier episodes? Start from Part 1 for the identity foundation, then Part 2 for the four dimensions of authority.📖 Study further: Romans 6, Ephesians 1–2, Colossians 3.