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Understanding Authority

Understanding Authority. Matt. 21:23-27 - Two sources of Authority “The baptism of John--where was it from? From heaven or from men ?” Heaven - God’s doctrine = revealed Men - Doctrines of men = false. Authority = right, lawful. Understanding Authority.

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Understanding Authority

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  1. Understanding Authority Matt. 21:23-27 - Two sources of Authority “The baptism of John--where was it from? From heaven or from men ?” Heaven - God’s doctrine = revealed Men - Doctrines of men = false Authority = right, lawful

  2. Understanding Authority • Matt. 28:18 “all power-authority” • Commandment • “right to exercise power” • Feelings • Conscience • Common Sense • Creeds False Standards

  3. Chain of Authority

  4. Chain of Authority God Heb.1:1 Christ Heb.1:2 Holy Spirit Jn.14:26 Apostles Jn.16:13 New Testament Eph.3:3-5

  5. I. Examples from the Old Testament Genesis 2:16-17- Garden of Eden Eat of every tree except one … Tree of knowledge of Good and Evil They ate of it ! Did it make any difference ?

  6. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden Tree of knowledge of good and evil All other trees Garden of Eden

  7. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Fruit of groundCain AnimalAbel Heb. 11:4 Cain and Abel

  8. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden Gopher 300X50X30 animals 1 window 8 people How to cut Length Where ½ cedar 12 animals No skunks Relatives Noah and the Ark

  9. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, which he had not commanded them. ESV Strange Fire Lev.10:1-2 Nadab and Abihu

  10. II. Application of this Principle To New Testament Practices God Christ Holy Spirit Apostles New Testament Authority

  11. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden Warm/Cold Baptistry Pond Preacher Member Water Burial Remission Infant Sprinkling Pouring Baptism

  12. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden God Spirit and Truth Place Hour Jn. 4:24 Worship

  13. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden 1st Day Unleavened Fruit of vine Hour Before After the sermon Thursday Steak Tea Monthly 1. Lord’s Supper

  14. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden 1st Day As prospered Hat Box Tray Pie Supper Car Wash Bingo Yard Sale 1Cor.16:1-2 2. Giving

  15. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden In Jesus Name Posture Through Mary Col. 3:17 3. Prayer

  16. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden All World Gospel Travel Visual Aids Women preachers “And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” 1Tim.2:12 4. Teaching/Preaching

  17. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden Sing Song books Number of songs Instrument Choir Eph.5:19 “singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” 5. Singing

  18. Silence of Scriptures Many say: “The Bible does not forbid it.” The Silence of the Scripture Does not authorize a Religious Practice !

  19. Silence of Scriptures Baptism The Bible does not say: “You must not sprinkle water upon a baby as a religious act.” The Silence of the Scripture Does not authorize a Religious Practice !

  20. Silence of Scriptures Worship The Bible does not say: “You must not count beads as an act of worship.” The Silence of the Scripture Does not authorize a Religious Practice !

  21. Silence of Scriptures Marriage The Bible does not say: “You must not have 40 wives.” The Silence of the Scripture Does not authorize a Religious Practice !

  22. Silence of Scriptures Singing in Worship The Bible does not say: “You shall not use instrumental music in worship.” The Silence of the Scripture Does not authorize a Religious Practice !

  23. Authorized Unauthorized NecessaryAllowed Sinful Not authorized Optional Forbidden Sing Song books Number of songs Instrument Choir Eph.5:19 5. Singing

  24. The Bible is our authority in religion. We must have Bible authority for all that we do.

  25. 1 Pet. 4:11a “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God;” “If any one preaches, let him always preach as one who utters God's truth;” [MNT]

  26. II John 9 “Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.”

  27. Understanding Authority

  28. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Jan. 19, 2014

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