Our Authority In Christ, Part Three

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Speaker: Pastor Nancy Dufresne
Episode Date: December 4, 2021

Episode Overview

In this episode of the "Jesus the Healer" broadcast, Pastor Nancy Dufresne continues her teaching series on "Our Authority in Christ." Building on previous episodes, she unpacks biblical foundations for believers’ authority, how to exercise dominion in everyday life, and offers practical advice for applying these truths. With a rich array of scripture, personal anecdotes, and memorable metaphors, Pastor Nancy aims to empower listeners to recognize and enforce their victory in Christ over sin, the devil, and adverse circumstances.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dominion: God’s Original Plan for Man

[00:08 – 03:45]

• Pastor Nancy opens with Psalm 8:4-6, focusing on God’s intent:

  "He made us to have dominion. He did not make us to be victims, to be victims of the flow of this world, to be victims of the flow of sin."

  • The original Hebrew ("Elohim" not "angels") means man was made a little lower than God, crowned with glory and honor, given dominion.
• Emphasizes that this dominion is over sin, the devil's works, and adverse circumstances.

2. Authority: A Shared Inheritance with Christ

[03:46 – 06:00]

• Cites Ephesians 1: The same power that raised Christ is at work in believers.

  "The authority that we have over the devil is a shared authority that Jesus won on behalf of the body."

• Uses the analogy of the head and body:

  "The head [Christ] makes decisions, but it’s through the body [the Church] that those are carried out."

• Reminds listeners: Authority is part of our inheritance, just like healing, prosperity, peace, and joy.

3. Last Day Revival & Walking in Authority

[06:01 – 07:02]

• Pastor Nancy envisions a coming revival marked by unprecedented miracles and deliverances, stating:

  “The last day revival calls for greater light concerning the authority that belongs to us in Christ and us walking out that authority.”

• Challenges the common question of "Why is God allowing this?":

  "It’s not why is God allowing it, it’s why is the body allowing it? Why are we permitting things to happen?"

4. The Ministry of Binding & Loosing

[07:03 – 10:10]

• Citing Matthew 18:18, Pastor Nancy explains:

  “Whatsoever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven… Heaven will back it up…”

• Stresses personal responsibility in exercising authority—what we allow or forbid sets things in motion.

• Makes the distinction that reigning in life doesn’t mean dominating others, but circumstances.

  “You’re not lording it over other people, but you’re reigning and lording it over the circumstances that come against your life.”

• Authority is a daily practice, not just for moments of crisis.

  “Authority is not just for times of crisis, to put something back. Authority will hold things. It’ll keep things from going out of place.”

5. Sin, Dominion, and Kingdom Transfer

[10:11 – 14:30]

• Refers to Romans 6:

  “Sin shall have no more dominion over you… I mean, if sin doesn’t have dominion, then the devil doesn’t have dominion… There is an authority that flows with that kingdom.”

• On the new birth:

  “We change lordships at the new birth. We have been delivered from the kingdom of darkness, translated into the kingdom of his dear Son.”

• Believers are to “live as though we have no enemy—Jesus made us Satan’s master.”

• Warns that ignorance of this authority opens the door to the devil.

6. Enforcing Christ’s Victory

[14:31 – 17:35]

• Key application:

  “When your spirit and your heart grabs hold of these truths… approach every single opposition as though that’s already defeated.”

• On habits, addictions, and perversions:

  “Jesus already defeated all those… if you belong to Christ, you are authorized to live free from them.”

• Listeners are urged to enforce their freedom and not passively accept defeat.

7. You Will Have What You Put Up With

[17:36 – 20:45]

• Pastor Nancy highlights personal responsibility:

  “You will have everything in your life that you put up with. We put up with far too much.”

• Links binding/loosing to forbidding/allowing in everyday life.
• Example: Forbid strife, lack, or other negative things in your household, marriage, finances, and body.

8. Authority in the Home – Parental Analogy

[20:46 – 24:35]

• Uses parental authority as an example:

  “If you do not exercise your authority as a parent… a child will pick it up and run off with it.”

• Recounts her own upbringing and mother’s unyielding seat of authority:

  “My mother knew who was in charge. She never once handed us her authority.”

• Even if authority has been left unused, it still belongs to the position, and parents (or believers) can reclaim it at any time.

9. Resistance and Escalation – What to Expect

[24:36 – 29:20]

• Asserts that when authority is exerted, opposition may escalate.

  “If you start rising up and using your authority, [the devil] will escalate opposition against you to try to resist you into the use of that authority.”

• Story of her son and the stray dog illustrates that the devil seeks access where he’s permitted:

  “The devil knows who will give him access. ... You need to have a reputation in the devil’s kingdom that that person won’t permit you entrance.”

• Encourages listeners:

  “I haven’t been resisting? Well, that can change today. Right now? Absolutely. Amen.”

• Shares example from a “healing school”:

  “Every time we would teach on your authority in Christ... there would always be an escalation of medical emergencies over the next week. ... The devil was resisting that light, resisting that knowledge.”

• Scriptural pattern: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3):

  “Their stand and their authority made the king question the power of the fire. ... When the devil escalates something, he's afraid of what you just said.”

10. The Lion Analogy – Stand Your Ground

[29:21 – 31:10]

• Uses animal kingdom imagery:

  “If you see a lion... when he hears the noise or the threats of others... he stays right there... The lion of the tribe of Judah’s in us. We don’t panic and run... The authority is ours. Let’s use it. Hallelujah. Praise the Lord.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dominion Established:

  “We decide, with our dominion and authority, what the outcome of those circumstances is.” (02:55 – Nancy Dufresne)

• Responsibility of the Body:

  “It’s not why is God allowing it, it’s why is the body allowing it? Why are we permitting things to happen?” (06:55)

• Authority is Not Just For Crisis:

  “Authority is not just for times of crisis... Authority will hold things. It'll keep things from going out of place.” (09:45)

• If You Don’t Use It:

  “If you do not exercise your authority as a parent... A child will pick it up and run off with it.” (20:50)
  “It still belongs to the position whether they’ve been using it or not.” (23:15)

• On Escalation and Standing Firm:

  “When the devil escalates something, he’s afraid of what you just said, he’s showing that he’s doubting... What do you do? Don’t be concerned. ... Just stand your ground. Because your authority, when it’s... When you don’t veer off of your authority, God will always back you up.” (29:17)

• Final Image:

  “The lion of the tribe of Judah’s in us. We don’t panic and get up and run when something tries to get out of order. ... The authority is ours. Let’s use it.” (30:45)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:08] – Introduction & recap of previous episodes
• [01:10] – Psalm 8 and God’s original plan for man
• [03:40] – The head and body analogy; authority as a shared inheritance
• [06:55] – “Why is God allowing this?” – shifting responsibility to the body
• [07:25] – Matthew 18:18 explained
• [09:45] – Authority as a daily practice
• [12:00] – Dominion over sin, the devil, and new birth transfer
• [15:20] – Enforcing Christ’s victory
• [17:35] – “You will have everything in your life that you put up with.”
• [20:50] – Parental authority analogy
• [24:30] – Resisting spiritual opposition; reclaiming authority
• [26:45] – [Ad skipped, episode closes]

Conclusion

Pastor Nancy Dufresne repeatedly emphasizes that authority in Christ is not just theology, but a practical, daily resource for victory. She encourages listeners to actively forbid evil, permit blessing, and reclaim lost ground, whether in spiritual matters or daily household life. The episode is both a stirring call to action and a practical manual for living out the authority believers share with Christ.