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Concepts of Authority

Concepts of Authority. The Generic and Specific Nature of Bible Authority Using New Testament worship in Song as a demonstration of the principle. Premise of Lesson.

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Concepts of Authority

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  1. Concepts of Authority The Generic and Specific Nature of Bible Authority Using New Testament worship in Song as a demonstration of the principle

  2. Premise of Lesson Understanding the nature of God’s communication of His will to man will show us when He gives us liberty to exercise discretion, and when He does not. The labels we sometimes use to explain this principle are “generic” “specific”, and “expediency.”

  3. Stipulations Before Proceeding • Ultimately, all authority is derived from God, not man. (cf. Matthew 21:24-26) • Silence is restrictive, not permissive (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17) • We are under the authority of the New Testament, not the Old. • Expediency (Choice) must first be authorized.

  4. Defining Terms • Specific Authority – Where God has specified exactly what He requires of us in order to satisfy His will • Generic Authority – Where God has not specified exactly what He requires of us. He gives us choices within the boundaries of His will. • Expediency – Authorized choice in fulfilling the Will of God

  5. A Practical Demonstration of the PremiseGod’s Will re: Musical Worship • Vocal – Using the voice as an instrument • Instrumental – Using mechanical instruments to make music • Combination of the Two There are three basic types of music...

  6. What Has God Specified Re: Music? • Vocal Music (Singing) • Ephesians 5:18-21; Colossians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Acts 16:25 • Instrumental music is not a part of the pattern of New Testament musical worship

  7. Ephesians 5:18-21 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

  8. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

  9. 1 Corinthians 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

  10. Acts 16:25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

  11. What Has God Specified Re: Music? • Vocal Music (Singing) • Ephesians 5:18-21; Colossians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Acts 16:25 • Instrumental music is not a part of the pattern of New Testament musical worship • Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs • Ephesians 5:18-21; Colossians 3:16 • Patriotic songs, secular songs, cultural songs, not a part of the pattern of New Testament musical worship

  12. Ephesians 5:18-21 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

  13. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with gracein your hearts to the Lord.

  14. Where Does God Allow Choice Re: Music? • Style of Music • Unison VS Four Part Harmony • Fast Tempo VS Slower (Must be reverent) • Aids to Vocal Worship • Tuning Fork to get the pitch • Hymnals or Projectors • Litmus Test: When all is said and done, has the command to sing been faithfully obeyed? (Expedients must be authorized)

  15. Aid (That Which is Expedient) VS Addition • Aid or Expedient: When aids such as a pitch pipe, hymnals, LCD projectors, etc., are used, when all is said in done, we have sung a spiritual song • Addition: When a mechanical instrument of music is used in accompanying the singing, when all is said and done, we have sungand played.

  16. Conclusion There are many additions that men have made to God’s will. Going beyond what God has specified is presumptuous and sinful. (cf. Matthew 7:21-23)

  17. Matthew 7:21-23 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. 22 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? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

  18. Conclusion There are many additions that men have made to God’s will. Going beyond what God has specified is presumptuous and sinful. (cf. Matthew 7:21-23) This is in great part the reason for the proliferation of Denominations. This is the reason for the two great divisions among God’s people in the last two centuries (In America). We must be respectful of God’s Will for us.

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