Believer's Voice of Victory Audio Podcast

Episode Title: Jesus Gave You His Authority Over Death
Date: June 27, 2025
Host: Kenneth Copeland
Podcast: Kenneth Copeland Ministries

Overview

In this episode, Kenneth Copeland delivers a passionate Bible-based teaching on the authority that Jesus has given to believers over death. Drawing from scripture, Kenneth explores the mystery of godliness, Jesus’ redemptive work on the cross, and what it means for Christians to live in resurrected authority and victory. The episode is rich with insights into Christ’s divinity, sacrifice, and the spiritual inheritance believers receive through Him.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Declaration and Prayer

• Kenneth Copeland’s opening: He shares his excitement about the subject and prays for revelation and understanding for the listeners.

  “If this doesn’t set you on fire, your wood’s wet. Amen.” (00:10, Kenneth)

2. Scriptural Foundation: The Mystery of Godliness

• Reading from 1 Timothy 3:16

  • “Without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit...” (00:40)
  • Jesus’ divine identity and His manifestation in human form.
  • Copeland emphasizes, “He was manifest in the flesh, but justified in the Spirit. This is when he went to the cross, raised up the mystery, believed on and received up into glory.” (01:30)

• Amplified Version for Clarity:

  • “Great and important and weighty, we confess, is the hidden truth, the mystic secret of godliness. He, God, was made visible in human flesh, justified and vindicated in the Holy Spirit...” (02:40)

3. Jesus’ Authority and Our Inheritance

• Hebrews 1: God’s Ultimate Revelation in His Son

  • “God...has in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things...by whom also he made the worlds.” (03:20)
  • “Who being the brightness of his glory and express image of his person...when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of majesty on high.” (03:40)
  • Copeland: “He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name...and we inherited the excellent name.” (04:10)

• Philippians 2 Reference:

  • Jesus was “highly exalted” and given a name above every name.

4. Prophetic Details of Jesus’ Sacrifice

• Psalm 22 – Foreshadowing Christ’s Crucifixion

  • Copeland vividly reads from Psalm 22, highlighting prophetic details:

  “They pierced my hands and my feet. I can count my bones. The evildoers gazed at me. They part my clothing among themselves and cast lots from my raiment.” (09:00)

  • On the Roman soldiers gambling for Jesus’ garments:

  “See what I mean? He was not poor…they wanted his clothes.” (10:30)

• On Jacob/Israel’s Persistence:

  • Lesson on persistence from Jacob, “He didn’t give up…he had no idea at the time that he was giving birth to the 12 tribes of Israel.” (11:50)

5. The Authority Over Death

• Jesus’ Last Moments and Resurrection Power:
  • Copeland details Jesus’ conscious authority over His death:

  “He said, no man takes my life from me. I have the power to take it up or lay it down…they were surprised that he was dead so quickly. Well, he did it. They didn’t kill him.” (07:30)

  • On Jesus’ continued ministry even on the way to the cross:

  “He could not have been more than out of 10 or 20 steps from the cross itself. And he stopped and turned around and ministered to the women. He was only steps away...but his ministry was still alive.” (14:20)

6. The Finished Work and the Cleansing of Heaven

• After the Resurrection:
  • Jesus’ glorified body has “flesh and bones” but no blood—His blood now on the heavenly mercy seat.
  • “His blood is in the heavenly mercy seat in heaven. But what most people don’t realize, he said to Mary, don’t touch me…I go to my father and your father, he went in...and he cleansed the heavenly utensils of worship.” (16:40)
  • “Jesus had to go in there and cleanse all the heavenly utensils of worship with his blood. Came back and said—He just appeared there, just came in, the doors being shut (John 20).” (17:00)

7. The Coming Glorification of Believers

• On Our Future State:

  “We will be called the glorified ones. We’re headed there. Amen. We’re no longer flesh and blood glorified ones. But our body function is the same, and the differences are magnificent.” (19:00)

• Illustration of Jesus Cooking Fish:

  • “May I ask you something, class? Where did he get the fish? ‘Whosoever shall say unto these fish, come here.’ And they obeyed him.” (19:50)

8. Living in Expectation of Resurrection

• Kenneth’s Daily Declaration:

  “Every day, I’m one day closer to the resurrection. And then today is my receiving day. Praise God.” (21:10)

9. Testimony: Willie Phelps’ Miracle

• Story of Unwavering Faith:
  • Copeland recounts a testimony of a young boy, Willie Phelps, who insisted he was to be healed that day.

  “He said, ‘I’m supposed to be healed today.’...He laid hands on him and little Willie Phelps just jumped down and ran off. His legs worked! Glory to God.” (22:00)

10. Closing Reflections

• Kenneth closes with praise and worship:

  “Has this been a good study or what? Give the Lord a praise, hallelujah. Thank you Jesus.” (23:00)

• Teaser: The subject of authority in Christ will continue in future episodes.

  “We continue on this subject until the Lord says change subjects. So we’ll stay on it. Praise God. More is on the way.” (26:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kenneth Copeland:

  “If this doesn’t set you on fire, your wood’s wet. Amen.” (00:10)
  “No man takes my life from me. I have the power to take it up or lay it down.” (07:30) “We will be called the glorified ones. We’re headed there. Amen.” (19:00) “Every day, I’m one day closer to the resurrection.” (21:10) “If you loved Jesus, you’d share your toys.” – (Anecdote from his daughter Kelly, 22:55)

• On Jesus’ Victory:

  “He was manifest in the flesh, but justified in the Spirit…believed on and received up into glory.” (01:30) “He cleansed all the heavenly utensils of worship with his blood.” (17:00)

Important Timestamps

• 00:02-01:30: Opening remarks, prayer, and introduction of main scripture (1 Timothy 3:16)
• 03:20-04:10: Exploration of Hebrews 1; Christ’s authority and inheritance
• 09:00-11:50: Detailed reading of Psalm 22 and insights about prophetic foreshadowing of Christ
• 14:20: Description of Jesus’ composure and ministry even en route to the cross
• 16:40-17:00: Explanation of Jesus’ ascension, heavenly cleansing with his blood
• 19:00: Teaching on believers destined for glorification
• 21:10-22:00: Willie Phelps healing miracle testimony
• 23:00: Conclusion and call to praise
• 26:44: Final remarks and announcement of continued teaching

Final Thoughts

Kenneth Copeland’s teaching is both passionate and detailed, grounding the believer’s authority over death firmly in scripture and the finished work of Christ. He encourages listeners to walk every day in the confidence of Jesus’ victory, the present reality of our spiritual inheritance, and an expectant hope of resurrection. This episode is ideal for those seeking deeper assurance of Christian authority through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.