He has authority over all created things, including Satan, why should I be any different.
Having authority over others may mean leadership, or having the rights to speak, act or obliged with respect to others.
having authority in that region.
Jurisdiction over a region
The Pharisees wanted Jesus dead because they saw him as a threat to their religious authority and influence. Jesus challenged their teachings and practices, which made them feel undermined in front of the people. They also feared that Jesus' growing popularity might lead to a loss of their power and control over the Jewish community.
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
It is recorded that over 500 witnessed the resurrected Jesus, but no one is recorded as having witnessed Jesus' resurrection itself.
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is portrayed as the long-awaited Messiah and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. He is depicted as a teacher, healer, and miracle worker who preaches about love, forgiveness, and the Kingdom of God. Jesus is shown as having authority over nature, demons, and even death, demonstrating his divinity and role as the Savior of humanity.
By assuming authority over the infant Church, after Our Lord's Ascension into Heaven.
Power is having the authority or control over an individual or group of individuals.
The Catholic Church derives its authority from the belief that it was founded by Jesus Christ, who appointed Peter as the first pope and gave him authority over the Church. This authority is passed down through the succession of popes and bishops, known as apostolic succession.