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Understanding Bible Authority: A Guide to Divine Truth

Explore the hierarchy of authority from God to Christ and the apostles, expressed through the New Testament Scriptures. Learn how specific commands exclude alternatives, and unity in truth transcends human theories. Discover common mistakes and direct opposition to Scripture, emphasizing the importance of obedience and interpretation. Uncover the key principles of Biblical authority for a deeper understanding of God's will.

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Understanding Bible Authority: A Guide to Divine Truth

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  1. BIBLE AUTHORITY I. TRUE AUTHORITY IS FROM GOD A. God to Christ (Mt. 28:18; Jn 5:22-23). B. Christ by the Holy Spirit to apostles (John 14:26; 16:13; Acts 1:2). C. The N.T. Scriptures (Eph. 3:3-5;2 Pet. 3:16; 1 Tim. 5:18; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 4:6; 14:37; Col. 3:17).

  2. General – “Go” Specific – “Gospel” Command Approved Example Necessary Inference (Mark. 16:15) (Mark. 16:15) (Mt. 28:20) (John 13:15) (Mt. 22:32) BIBLE AUTHORITY II. HOW IS AUTHORITY EXPRESSED? TWO ASPECTS IN THREE WAYS

  3. BIBLE AUTHORITY III. WHEN GOD IS SPECIFIC… GENERAL SPECIFIC EXCLUDES “Gopher Wood” (Gen. 6:14) All Other Woods “Wood” “Get Wet” “Immerse” (Acts 8:38-39) All Other Actions Some General Statement of Purpose “To Be Saved” (Mk. 16:16) All Other Purposes

  4. BIBLE AUTHORITY III. WHEN GOD IS SPECIFIC… GENERAL SPECIFIC EXCLUDES “Sing” (Eph. 5:19) Excludes All Other Kinds Of Music “Music” “Divorced People” “Innocent Can Put Away Guilty & THEN Remarry” (Mt. 19:9). Excludes All Other Divorced People Allows Choices Narrows Choices Excludes All Others Of That Category

  5. BIBLE AUTHORITY IV. ARGUMENTS USED TO JUSTIFY A. “Where Does The Bible Say Not To?” 1. (Mt. 28:20; Acts 15:24; 2 John 9). 2. Where Does The Bible Say Not To: Burn Incense? Abortion? Xmas, Easter? Homo. Marriage? • Infant Baptism? • Coke, twinkies in LS? Pope, Pastor? Church Gym? Church winery? Where Will It Stop???

  6. BIBLE AUTHORITY IV. ARGUMENTS USED TO JUSTIFY B. “I See No Harm In It.” 1. (Prov. 14:12; Jer. 10:23; Is. 55:8-9). 2. Nadab & Abihu (Lev. 10:1-3). 3. Uzzah (1 Chrn. 13:6-10; 15:2, 11-15). 4. If this justifies, then must accept… Burn Incense? Abortion? Xmas, Easter? Homo. Marriage? • Infant Baptism? • Coke, twinkies in LS? Pope, Pastor? Church Gym? Church winery? Where Will It Stop???

  7. BIBLE AUTHORITY V. UNITY IN TRUTH (John 17:17-21). DIVINE TRUTH HUMAN THEORY UNITES DIVIDES All Agree: Men Differ: Baptize = Burial (Rom. 6:4). Sprinkle? Pour? LS – 1st day (Ax 20:7). Any day? Sing (Eph. 5:19). Play?

  8. BIBLE AUTHORITY V. UNITY IN TRUTH (John 17:17-21). DIVINE TRUTH HUMAN THEORY UNITES DIVIDES All Agree: Men Differ: Elders (Ax 14:23). Pope? A pastor? “Christian” (Acts 11:26). Denominational names? Innocent can put away the guilty & remarry (Mt. 19:9). Others remarry?

  9. BIBLE AUTHORITY VI. MISUSES OF SCRIPTURE A. Twist From Proper Meaning (2 Pet. 3:15-17). B. Use A Verse Out Of Context. 1. Judas “hanged himself” (Mt. 27:5). 2. “Go thou & do likewise” (Lk. 10:37). 3. “What thou doest, do thou quickly” (Jn. 13:27). C. Forget The Harmony Of Scriptures. 1. Immediate & remote context (Acts 20:27). 2. “Again it is written…” (Mt. 4:7).

  10. BIBLE AUTHORITY VII. DIRECT OPPOSITION TO SCRIPTURE • GOD vs. SATAN If you eat you shall “surely die” (Gen. 2:17) If you eat you shall NOT die (Gen. 3:4)! Believe & baptized shall be saved (Mark 16:16) Believe & NOT baptized shall be saved! Whoso marries her that is put away commits adultery (Mt. 5:32, 19:9). Whoso marries her that is put away doeth NOT commit adultery…

  11. BIBLE AUTHORITY CONCLUSION A. “Wherefore be not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Eph. 5:17). B. “And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus…” (Col. 3:17). C. “And it shall be, that whosever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Acts 2:21; Luke 6:46; Acts 22:16).

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