1. Dominate: To give authority or official power; to empower
a. God gave us the right to dominate, not as in colonization
b. God gave us the right to have Kingdom dominion
Genesis 1:26
And God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion
over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and overall the
earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in
his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 28 And
God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth,
and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and
over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. KJV
2. Gen1:1 in the beginning God
a. Elohim: God is plural, father-son, and Holy Spirit.
b. He is such a mighty judge that He counsels himself.
c. God gave mankind the Authority to represent Him on the earth.
Ephesians 1:11
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of
him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
3. 3 things to know as you go through life
1. You are not where you are by accident
James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying
of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect
and entire, wanting nothing.
2. You are passing through
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the
called according to his purpose.
3. You have power over your situation
1 Peter 5:9
“…knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye
have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
4. But what does “Dominion” really mean?
It is traditionally interpreted as “to subdue” or “to rule over.”
a. Who are we to rule and subdue?
b. If you don’t understand the word you will abuse it
Mark 10:42-45
And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers
of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall
not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and
whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be
served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
5. Authorized to Dominate
The power or right of governing; Sovereign authority; Rule; Control.
a. To exercise dominating power or influence.
Matthew 20:26-27
Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
27 and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—…
b. To exercise authority, dominion, or sovereignty.
Matthew 4:19
Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
6. God wants to make you ruler of His inheritance. But we have to humble ourselves
Isaiah 57:15
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in
the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit
of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
1 Samuel 15:17
“And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the
tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?”
James 4:6
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto
the humble.”
7. What is Grace?
A pleasing or attractive quality; Favor or goodwill; a manifestation of favor.
a. To work in your authority
● You must submit to the one who gave it to you
● Know the authority is from and for his kingdom
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men
b. The kingdom is not about food and drink
● Authority works with righteousness
● As you were supposed to be
● In the kingdom you dominate and influence by lifestyle
Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy
Ghost.
1 Corinthians 8:9-13
But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the
weak. For if someone sees you, who have knowledge, dining in an idol’s temple, will not his
conscience, if he is weak, be strengthened to eat things sacrificed to idols? For through your
knowledge he who is weak is ruined, the brother for whose sake Christ died.
8. You prosper from your soul
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also
prospers
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