Walking in the Authority and Freedom We Already Have in Christ

Walking in the Authority and Freedom We Already Have in Christ ☝️

A Christ-Centered Study on Spiritual Authority, Freedom, and Focus

Many believers today find themselves confused, exhausted or weighed down by a constant focus on spiritual warfare. Conversations, teachings, and even worship can drift into naming demons, diagnosing strongholds, and glorifying darkness more than magnifying Christ.

This raises an important question:

Did Jesus die so we would live in constant battle mode… or so we could walk in freedom, authority, and rest?

Scripture gives us a clear answer.

1. Authority Begins With Christ, Not Conflict

Jesus did not defeat darkness so we could remain fixated on it.

He defeated darkness so we could live from victory.

Matthew 28:18 (ESV)

“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.’”

Notice what Jesus says here.

All authority belongs to Him.

Our authority is not independent, aggressive, or reactionary. It flows from union with Christ, not obsession with the enemy.

Colossians 2:15 (ESV)

“He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in Him.”

The victory is already complete. We are not fighting for freedom. We are learning to live from it.

2. What Does It Mean to Be ‘Seated With Christ’?

This is one of the most misunderstood truths in modern Christianity.

Ephesians 2:6 (ESV)

“And raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

Being seated means:

rest, not striving
authority, not panic
position, not pursuit

You don’t seat someone who is still fighting for their life.

You seat someone who has finished the work.

Jesus sat down after the cross because the work was done.

Hebrews 1:3 (ESV)

“After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”

If Christ is seated, and we are seated with Him, then our posture should reflect confidence, peace, and trust, not constant fear or fixation on darkness.

3. The Bible Never Calls Us to Chase Demons

Scripture is clear that spiritual opposition exists, but it never instructs believers to live in constant demon-focused engagement.

Instead, the Bible gives us a simple and powerful framework:

James 4:7 (ESV)

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Notice the order:

Submit to God
Resist the devil
The devil flees

We are not told to hunt, name, analyze, or glorify demons.

We are told to submit to God and resist.

Resistance does not require fascination.

It requires obedience.

4. Jesus Modeled Authority Without Obsession

When Jesus encountered demons, He did not dialogue, diagnose, or dwell.

He spoke briefly.

He spoke clearly.

Then He moved on.

Mark 1:25 (ESV)

“But Jesus rebuked him, saying, ‘Be silent, and come out of him!’”

No spectacle.

No fixation.

No fear.

Jesus consistently redirected attention back to the Kingdom of God, repentance, faith, and restoration.

5. Our True Battle Is Not With Demons, But With the Mind

Scripture repeatedly emphasizes that transformation happens through renewal, not warfare theatrics.

Romans 12:2 (ESV)

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”

2 Corinthians 10:3–5 (ESV)

“For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh… we destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”

Notice what is being confronted:

lies
arguments
thoughts
beliefs

Not constant demon naming.

Freedom comes when truth replaces lies and identity is restored in Christ.

6. Fruit Is the Measure of Alignment

Jesus gave us a clear test.

Matthew 7:16 (ESV)

“You will recognize them by their fruits.”

Healthy, Spirit-led authority produces:

peace
clarity
humility
love
self-control
unity
freedom

Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV)

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”

If a ministry or focus consistently produces fear, suspicion, division, exhaustion, or fixation on darkness, it is worth prayerfully reevaluating the direction.

7. Christ Did Not Die to Leave Us Crippled

Jesus did not save us so we would live in survival mode.

John 10:10 (ESV)

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

Abundant life is not constant crisis.

Abundant life is walking in truth, identity, authority, and peace.

Galatians 5:1 (ESV)

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”

Even spiritual language can become a yoke if it pulls our eyes off Christ and back onto fear.

8. A Call Back to Christ-Centered Authority

We believe the Holy Spirit is calling the Church back to:

Jesus at the center
Scripture as the foundation
identity over obsession
authority through rest
freedom through truth

Yes, the enemy is real.

But Jesus is greater.

1 John 4:4 (ESV)

“He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”

We do not magnify darkness to prove our authority.

We magnify Christ because authority is already ours in Him.

Closing Reflection

Ask yourself:

Does my focus magnify Christ or magnify the problem?
Does my walk produce peace or constant tension?
Am I living from victory or fighting for it?

The invitation of Jesus is still the same:

Matthew 11:28–30 (ESV)

“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest… For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

That is the posture of true authority.

That is the freedom Christ purchased.

Sources : https://www.gotquestions.org/authority-over-Satan.html + Other online tools

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