What does the Bible say about authority and power?

The Scripture reveals that Christ is the preeminent authority over all beings, both visible and invisible. In 1 Peter 3:22, it states that Christ has gone into heaven and is on the right hand of God, with angels and authorities and powers made subject to Him. This establishes the framework that all worldly and spiritual authorities exist under the sovereignty of Christ, who is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Submitting to earthly authorities is fundamentally submitting to God, as established by His will and order.