God's Prerogative VS God's Rights－極大的奧秘

God's Prerogative VS God's Rights

Romans 11:36 "For from him and through him and for him are all things"

Revelation 4:11 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power"

Item	God's Prerogative	God's Rights
Meaning	The inherent honor and sovereignty God possesses as the Creator	The absolute ruling power God can exercise according to His divine will
Biblical Foundation	Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth"	Romans 9:21 "Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay..."
Core Characteristics	Originating from God's nature and person	Stemming from God's sovereignty and rulership
Scope of Relationship	Encompassing the entire universe and created world	Focused on human redemption and judgment
Specific Manifestations	1. Source of life 2. Sovereignty of creation 3. Ability to sustain all things	1. Election 2. Judgment 3. Redemption 4. Rewards
Biblical Examples	- Psalm 24:1 "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it" - Colossians 1:16-17 "For in him all things were created... and in him all things hold together"	- Matthew 20:15 "Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own things?" - Exodus 33:19 "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy"
Application Dimensions	1. Worship 2. Obedience 3. Trust	1. Submission 2. Surrender 3. Compliance
Spiritual Significance	Manifesting God's glory and nobility	Revealing God's righteousness and redemption plan
Human Response	Reverence and humility	Submission and obedience
Relationship Between Them	Prerogative is the essence, Rights are the manifestation; Prerogative is the foundation, Rights are the implementation	Rights are the specific exercise of Prerogative

Supplementary Spiritual Explanation:

* Prerogative: Emphasizes God's irreplaceable essential qualities
* Rights: Highlights God's active exercise of absolute sovereignty

This comprehensive table presents the biblical perspective of God's Prerogative and Rights, showcasing His nature as the supreme Creator and Redeemer.

*Please refer to International Training for Elders and Responsible Brothers October 2024

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