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. All Good Works . 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3 Cannot Be Altered. Gal. 1:6-8; 2 John 9 Can Be Understood . Eph. 3:3-5. HOW IS BIBLE AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED?. MATTHEW 21:23-27. Direct Command Approved Example Necessary Inference. HOW IS BIBLE AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED?. APPLIED TO
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All Good Works. • 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3 • Cannot Be Altered. • Gal. 1:6-8; 2 John 9 • Can Be Understood. • Eph. 3:3-5
HOW IS BIBLE AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED? MATTHEW 21:23-27 • Direct Command • Approved Example • Necessary Inference
HOW IS BIBLE AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED? APPLIED TO LORD’S SUPPER SALVATION OF GENTILES • Direct Command • Acts 15:7-11 (Peter) • Approved Example • Acts 15:12 (Paul & Barnabas) • Necessary Inference • Acts 15:13-17 (James) • In remembrance • Luke 22:19 • First Day of Week • Acts 20:7 • (Every) first day • Ex. 20:8; 1 Cor. 16:2
DOES ITREALLY MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
DOES ITREALLY MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'“ Matthew 15:7-8
WOULD YOU OBJECT TO EITHER OF THESE? SPRINKLING LAMB FOR LORD’S SUPPER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Generic Authority Additions: Change the Command Aids: Help Obey Commands SPRINKLING Rom. 6:4-5; Acts 8:36-39 (Immersion) Specific Authority BAPTISTRY LAMB FOR LORD’S SUPPER Luke 22:1; 18-20 (U. B. and F. of V.) BLDG. FOR WORSHIP INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16 (Singing) SONG BOOKS
Aids (Help Obey Command) Additions(Change the Command) SPRINKLING ASSISTS OBEYING COMMAND Alters “How” Command Is Obeyed BAPTISTRY
Additions(Change the Command) Aids (Help Obey Command) ASSISTS OBEYING COMMAND LAMB FOR LORD’S SUPPER Alters “How” Command Is Obeyed BLDG. FOR WORSHIP
Additions(Change the Command) Aids (Help Obey Command) ASSISTS OBEYING COMMAND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Alters “How” Command Is Obeyed Psalms Hymns Spiritual Songs SONG BOOKS
DOES ITREALLY MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
DOES ITREALLY MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'“ Matthew 15:7-8
Does It Really Make Any Difference? Additions: Change the Command Aids: Help Obey Commands • Worship Acts 20:7 • A Spiritual Mission • 1 Peter 2:5 • Pillar and Ground of Truth • 1 Tim. 3:15 BLDG. FOR WORSHIP • Business (Grocery) • Political Headquarters • Gymnasium • Social Activities • 1 Cor. 11:22,34 "By what authority are You doing these things?” Matt. 21:23-27 ?