Sent as the Father Sent Me: Exploring Christ’s Chain of Authority

In John 20:21, Jesus establishes a pattern of divine commission. Authority flows from the Father to the Son and then to those He sends. To be sent is to represent. The apostles spoke not by personal opinion but in the name and intent of the Sender. Their declarations carried covenant authority under commission. When Jesus breathed on them and said “receive the Holy Spirit,” He entrusted them with spiritual stewardship. Their ministry continued His mission, guided by divine wisdom. Yet with delegated power comes accountability. Every steward must stand before God to give an account. True authority is received, exercised in obedience, and returned with faithfulness.

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