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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5215 authority
5215 authority
- 5216 authority, nature of
- 5217 authority, in the church
- 5218 authority, in the home
- 5219 authority, of human institutions
- 5220 authority, abuse of
5215 authority
The right to act or speak in certain ways, in accordance with the authorisation of a higher power. All human authority derives from God, and is to be exercised in a responsible manner.
This set of themes consists of the following:
| 5216 | authority, nature of |
| 5217 | authority, in the church |
| 5218 | authority, in the home |
| 5219 | authority, of human institutions |
| 5220 | authority, abuse of |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
