Understanding Our Purpose and Dominion: The Simplified Mysteries of Life
By H.E. KRMB Prof. Philip Oyani PhilSpirit
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Our being alive is proof that we have a purpose. Our life and sense of purpose are evidence that we are meant to make a greater impact in the world. The reason for our creation is to impact lives. The Bible says, “Let us make man in our image…, and let them have dominion over the earth.” God instructed Adam and Eve to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, and subdue it.
The word “replenish” means to bring completeness. In Christ, we’ve been given the ability to bring wholeness wherever there is chaos. We are agents of change. Whether in business, banking, teaching, or any profession, we are called to be light.
The True Meaning of Preaching the Gospel
Preaching the gospel is more than carrying a Bible and speaking—it is about helping humanity understand their identity. That’s what Jesus came to do: to restore our access to God. He dismantled the barrier that separated us from Him and gave us the right to be called sons of God.
When Jesus resurrected, He declared: “All power is given unto me in heaven and on earth.” He took back authority from Satan and gave it to us. He said, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy.” This authority is now ours.
Restoration of Dominion Through Christ
Through Christ, mankind has been restored to dominion—the position we lost in Adam. Jesus made us seated with Him in heavenly places, far above all principalities, powers, and dominions.
In Ephesians, Christ is described as the head over all ecclesia—a term not limited to the church as a religious body, but meaning assemblies of any kind, including demonic and spiritual gatherings. Christ has been made head over all of them, and we have been raised with Him to that same position.
The True Nature of Jesus and the Trinity
From John 1, we learned about Jesus’ divinity. He is the Word made flesh. He didn’t attain divinity—He has always been divine. “Without Him was nothing made that was made.”
The concept of the Trinity doesn’t imply three separate personalities, but three manifestations of the one God:
- Father – the origin of all things.
- Son – God manifested in flesh to reveal our identity as His sons.
- Holy Spirit – God dwelling invisibly within us.
Just as man is a tripartite being (spirit, soul, and body) yet remains one person, so is God.
Creation, Fall, and Redemption
Creation, as described in Genesis, marks the beginning of our human existence, but life existed before this creation. The chaos present in the world is a result of mankind’s fall. When Adam and Eve dishonored God, their days were cut short.
God’s commandments were not just rules—they were reminders of the life we were created to live. For instance, “Honor your father and mother so that your days may be long” reflects how honoring God—our Supreme Father—extends our days.
Restoration Through Jesus Christ
After man fell, God’s immediate response was to proclaim redemption: that a seed would bruise the head of the serpent. That seed is Christ. From then on, everything was set in motion for mankind’s restoration.
The Law served as a guide, showing what kind of life God originally intended. But man lacked the spiritual capacity to live righteously. So God came in the form of a man—Jesus—to fulfill the requirement no other could meet.
The blood of bulls and goats could never take away sin. Only the holy blood of Jesus, who was uncorrupted, could restore us.
Why the World Fell When Man Fell
Let’s imagine a man building a house. He spends heavily, raising it to the level of roofing. But unfortunately, the man dies, and there’s no one to continue the project. What happens to that house? It begins to collapse—not because the foundation was faulty, but because the one with the vision and authority is no longer there.
That’s exactly how it is with the world. When God created the earth, He put it under the authority of man. So when man fell, everything under his dominion also began to fall. That’s why the Bible says, “Let us make man in our image…and let them have dominion over the earth” (Genesis 1:26). “They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes” (Psalms 82:5-7). The fall of man led to the fall of everything else because creation was subjected to man’s authority.
So when chaos abounds in the world, it’s not because God is powerless. It is because He gave man the power and responsibility to govern. When man lost it, everything beneath him crumbled. That’s why the Father had to come—in the form of a Son—to restore mankind to that original position of authority.
Functioning in Our Restored Authority
Now that we have been restored through Christ, it’s not enough to simply understand that we have authority. The real question is: What was man originally given authority to do?
Before the fall, man had certain privileges and responsibilities. So, as we’re restored to divine partnership with God, we must also rediscover how to function as He functions.
The Bible says, “As He is, so are we in this world.” (1 John 4:17). This means that our identity in Christ is not symbolic—it’s practical. We must now learn how Jesus functioned, because His earthly life reveals how we were designed to live.
Greater Works Shall You Do
Let’s look at John 14:12:
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father.”
Jesus gives us the right to function exactly as He did, and even beyond. But what does it really mean to believe on Him?
From our study in John 1:12, we understood that believing in Jesus is not just about acknowledging His name or power. It means embracing His authority and recognizing our own position in that same authority. It’s about understanding our place in the realm where Christ operates.
“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God…” — John 1:12
Understanding Sonship Produces Authority
The reason Jesus functioned with so much authority on earth was because He had a clear understanding of His sonship. Likewise, when a person comes into the understanding of their sonship in Christ, they can operate in the same works Jesus did—and even greater.
When Jesus said, “Greater works than these shall he do,” He was pointing to something profound: He was not created to dominate the earth eternally. The dominion mandate was given to mankind. So after restoring us, He returned to His position as the Father and handed the baton to us.
We are now commissioned to carry out the works of the Father—not just in word, but in demonstration.
Next Steps in the Message
This section beautifully transitions into a deeper study on:
- The specific works Jesus did and how we can model them
- The connection between sonship, faith, and authority
- How the Church today can walk in “greater works”
So, Jesus did not primarily come to rule the earth; rather, He came to help mankind understand how they were originally meant to rule the earth. That’s why the Bible says He has made us kings and priests unto God. For example, in a classroom, a teacher gives a few examples, but the students are expected to do many more assignments. That is the picture the Bible paints when it says, “Greater works than these shall they do, because I go to my Father.”
In other words, Jesus was saying, “I am returning to my position of authority—I am going back to my throne. Now I give you the license to continue functioning on earth as you were originally created to, without restriction or limitation.” The dominion God gave us over the earth is limitless.
In verse 13, He says, “And whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that will I do.” Remember, according to John 1:12 and the original Greek, the phrase “in the name of Jesus” signifies authority—not just verbal repetition. It’s not about merely saying “in Jesus’ name” at the end of a prayer.
We understood this clearly from the account in Acts 19 with the sons of Sceva. They tried to cast out a demon by saying, “In the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches, we adjure you.” But they were operating without a personal relationship with Jesus or the understanding of the authority they were trying to invoke. That’s why they were disgraced. The word “adjure” actually means “to command,” yet their command was powerless because it lacked a foundation of relationship and revelation.
So, the difference between someone who merely mentions the name of Jesus and someone who understands the authority behind that name is what determines the impact and result of prayer. Our prayers are not answered simply because we say “in Jesus’ name,” but because we understand our position as sons. When we pray from that position of sonship, it carries divine authority.
Notice that in John 14, Jesus—while still on earth—speaks from the position of the Son. He made a clear distinction between Himself and the Father to help us understand the kind of relationship we are called to have with God. He wasn’t teaching that He was separate in essence from the Father, but rather helping us grasp our place in the divine relationship.
So, when He says, “Whatsoever you ask in my name, I will do it,” He was saying: “When you ask with the understanding of the position I now occupy—as the Son—you will receive.” Then He adds, “that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
This reveals something profound. Jesus said we should ask the Father, yet He also says He will do it. Why? Because the one who has been made manifest as the Son is also the one who now operates in the authority of the Father. He was helping the disciples see that as they begin to pray with an understanding of their restored sonship, the one who answers is not just a distant deity, but their Father—Jesus Himself functioning in that role of divine authority.
It’s like a father who owns a company. His relationship with his children is vastly different from his relationship with his top executives. His children enjoy privileges that even his Managing Director does not. Why? Because of the relationship—sonship. That’s the kind of access we have with God that the prophets of old never had.
That’s why Jesus said, “Among those born of women, there is none greater than John the Baptist, yet the least in the Kingdom is greater than he.” John represented the Law and the Prophets, not sonship. Before Christ came, no one was restored to the position of sonship. But now in Christ, we are not just messengers—we are sons. Angels appeared as men, and prophets were sent as envoys, but we now carry a restored identity.
So when we ask “in His name,” it means asking from the position He now occupies—and which He has shared with us. We ask not just with words, but with understanding. And because of that understanding, He says “I will do it.”
He doesn’t say, “The Father will do it,” because He now functions as the Father. He has transferred us into sonship, and in His new role, He responds to the sons who carry His likeness and His Spirit. He does it “that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
Just as children reflect their parents, and parents take pride in their children’s success, so too does God take glory in the lives of His sons. When we walk in glory, He is glorified. That’s why Jesus prayed in John 17: “Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son, that Thy Son may glorify You.” Our manifestation brings Him glory.
Therefore, our prayers must not be selfish. We ask, not for our own exaltation, but so that God may be glorified through us. When people ask and do not receive, it’s often because the request is rooted in selfish ambition rather than a desire to reveal God’s glory.
As sons of God, our lives and resources must serve others and reflect the Kingdom. If what you’re asking for will not help others grow or glorify God, it may be withheld. But when your request stems from your understanding of sonship and a desire to glorify the Father, it will surely be answered.
That’s why Jesus repeats in verse 14: “If you shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.” He is reinforcing the same truth: when you ask from the place of understanding your position in Him—as a son—He will do it, because He now operates as the Father to those who believe.
Jesus said, “Whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that will I do.” Now, understand that when He says “in my name,” He’s referring to the revelation and manifestation of Himself as the Son. It’s not just about invoking a name—it’s about standing in the reality of our position as sons.
So when He says, “Ask in my name, and I will do it,” He’s showing us the deep truth that our prayers, offered from the place of sonship, are effective. Notice this: He says we should ask the Father, yet He also says, “I will do it.” So who is the Father we are asking, and who is the One doing it? It’s the same Person. He was teaching the disciples that when we pray from our relationship with Him as sons, He will do it—because He and the Father are one.
It’s like a child asking their father for something—not because they’ve earned it, but because of relationship. A true father responds not based on performance but on identity. Likewise, when we ask in the posture of sonship, we receive—not because of merit, but because of relationship.
I’ve used this illustration before: A man may own an organization and treat his managing directors and employees with great respect, but there’s a level of intimacy and privilege reserved for his children. Even the highest-ranking staff won’t enjoy what his children enjoy—because sonship grants access.
This is the difference we now enjoy in Christ. We have been restored to the position of sons. The prophets of old—Elijah, Moses, and even John the Baptist—were servants and messengers. They were great, but they weren’t sons. That’s why Jesus said, “Of those born of women, there is none greater than John the Baptist; but the least in the kingdom is greater than he.” Why? Because John was the end of the prophets, the close of the law. He introduced Christ, but he never stepped into sonship.
We, on the other hand, are born into sonship through Christ. We are no longer just servants—we are sons. That’s why our prayers carry authority. So when Jesus says, “Whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that will I do,” He’s saying: “From my place as the Father, I will fulfill what you ask as sons.”
Why does He do it? So that the Father may be glorified in the Son. When your life manifests glory—when your prayers are answered, when your needs are met, when you walk in divine authority—God is glorified. Just like how, when a child dresses well or excels in life, it is the parents who receive the glory. Jesus is telling us that the Father is glorified through the manifestation of sons.
In John 17, Jesus prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that the Son may also glorify You.” God glorifies us so that through our lives, He is glorified.
This is why we ask—not for selfish gain, not for ego or comparison, but for the purpose of glorifying God. Many people don’t receive because their motives are selfish. But when your request is born out of love, service, and the desire to reveal God’s glory, Heaven responds.
So when we pray, we must pray with the understanding of sonship—not as beggars, but as children. Jesus emphasized this again in John 16:23: “In that day, you will ask Me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you.”
Again, this means: when you ask the Father from the place of sonship—knowing who you are in Christ—it shall be given. A son doesn’t beg for bread. A son simply asks, trusting in the love of the Father.
As children, we wake up not worrying about food or provision—we know our Father has it covered. If even earthly parents know how to provide, how much more our Heavenly Father?
This is why Jesus once said, “It is not meet to give the children’s bread to dogs.” That’s the distinction—sons have access that others do not. So, when we approach God, we must come not as outsiders, but as rightful heirs. And when we do, He will respond—not to flatter us, but so that His glory may be revealed in us.
Final Section – Living as Sons, Not as Beggars
There are things meant for the children of God that are not meant for outsiders—Jesus described them as “dogs” who receive only crumbs. Some people pray merely for power and miracles without understanding their sonship. They are unknowingly feeding on crumbs when they’ve been invited to a royal feast. As children of God, we must recognize that what many see as miracles are our normal realities.
The Bible says we are heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ. That means everything that belongs to God has been given to us. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof—and therefore, the fullness of the earth belongs to us, His children. We are not meant to live by “crumbs Christianity,” where we beg for daily relief. No! We pray from a position of life, of dominion, not from crisis or fear.
Many people pray out of desperation: “Something is chasing me,” or “I don’t know what’s wrong with me.” These are the prayers of those outside the revelation of sonship. But we are in Christ, and Christ is in us. That makes all the difference. The Bible says, “These signs shall follow them that believe: in My name, they shall cast out devils… they shall speak with new tongues…” These signs follow believers. Not the other way around.
Living in Reality, Not Seeking Miracles
The unbeliever seeks miracles; the child of God walks in the reality of what others call miracles. We live in perfect health, while unbelievers cry out for healing. God has made us a blessing and the places around His hill a blessing—in other words, we are not looking for destiny helpers; we are destiny helpers.
We must dismantle the traditional mindset of begging God for helpers. Instead, understand that you are the one sent to help others’ destinies. This requires a renewed mind. You must think like a son, act like a son, pray like a son, and speak like a son.
God has placed us in a position where we do not chase after things—things are commanded to come to us. The Bible says, “All these blessings shall come upon you…” Why? Because the grace of God upon us makes us magnetic. The Greek word translated as “grace” shares roots with the word magnet. Grace attracts. You don’t chase favour—you grow in knowledge, intimacy, and sonship, and favour will chase you.
Drawn to the Brightness of Your Rising
The Bible says, “Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.” You are not chasing kings—they are coming to you. Your job is to increase your light. Grow in knowledge, deepen your fellowship with God, pray fervently, and feed on the Word. As you do, even job opportunities, positions, and breakthroughs you never applied for will begin to seek you out. Why? Because the glory on your life makes you attractive in the spirit and in the physical.
Jesus lived such a life. The Bible says, “All men came seeking after Him.” That is the pattern—Christ is the blueprint. We don’t just admire His glory; we manifest it.
Framing Your World with Your Words
A crucial part of functioning in sonship is learning to use your words. The very first revelation of God in Scripture is this: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth…”—and we know from Hebrews that the worlds were framed by the Word of God. God used words to create everything.
In the same way, your life today is a product of your words. The Bible says, “…as He is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17). Therefore, you must learn to speak as He spoke. You don’t cry, “God bless me.” You declare: “This day is blessed for me. I am walking in divine favour. I attract goodness.”
The Scripture says, “…declare thou, that thou mayest be justified” (Isaiah 43:26). God has already justified you, but your words activate that justification. Let your confession agree with God’s Word.
God is not creating new things now—the Bible says that after six days, He completed His creation. On the seventh day, He rested. Now, it’s your turn. Use your words to frame your world. You determine the course of your life by what you say.
Conclusion
You have received the revelation of sonship. You understand your authority in Christ. Now, use your words to frame your life.
Speak life. Speak healing. Speak provision. Speak alignment. Speak destiny.
Your life is a reflection of the words you speak. Follow the example of your Father—create your world by your words. And I pray, may the Holy Spirit help us to live and walk in this truth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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