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The Need To Establish Authority

The Need To Establish Authority. Romans 1:21-25. Authority. The importance of Authority? The Source of Authority? How to Establish Authority? Does Silence Authorize? The Difference Between Generic & Specific Authority? What Is An Expedient? What About The Social Gospel & Institutionalism?.

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The Need To Establish Authority

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  1. The Need To Establish Authority Don McClain

  2. Romans 1:21-25 Authority Don McClain

  3. The importance of Authority? • The Source of Authority? • How to Establish Authority? • Does Silence Authorize? • The Difference Between Generic & Specific Authority? • What Is An Expedient? • What About The Social Gospel & Institutionalism? Don McClain

  4. Does it exist? Mat -28:18 • Why it exists? • Preeminence of Christ. Col 1:16-19 • Bring about unity – Mat. 28:18-20; John 17:20,21; Acts 2:42; Eph. 2:14-22, 4:1-6 • Why must it be identified? • To know God’s Will. Matthew 7:21-27 • To avoid vain worship. Matthew 15:8,9 • Fellowship - 1 John 1:5-7 Don McClain

  5. Stop in the name of the law! The Right to Execute Power, Permission. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.~ (NKJV) Don McClain

  6. Stop in the name of the law! The Right to Execute Power, Permission. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Acts 4:7-12 7And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, "By what power or by what name have you done this?” …… 10"let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11"This is the 'stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' 12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."~ (NKJV) Don McClain

  7. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . W. E. Vine: “is used (I) in general of the name by which a person or thing is called.... (II) for all that a name implies, of authority, character, rank, majesty, power, excellence, etc., of everything that the name covers: (a) of the Name of God as expressing His attributes.... (b) of the Name of Christ....also the phrases rendered ‘in the name;’ these may be analysed as follows: (1) representing the authority of Christ.... (2) in the power of.... (3) in acknowledgement or confession of.... (4) in recognition of the authority of (sometimes combined with the thought of relying or resting on)...Col. 3:17; (Bold emphasis mine, #3686, pp. 771-772) W. E. Vine: “is used (I) in general of the name by which a person or thing is called.... (II) for all that a name implies, of authority, character, rank, majesty, power, excellence, etc., of everything that the name covers: (a) of the Name of God as expressing His attributes.... (b) of the Name of Christ....also the phrases rendered ‘in the name;’ these may be analysed as follows: (1) representing the authority of Christ.... (2) in the power of.... (3) in acknowledgement or confession of.... (4) in recognition of the authority of (sometimes combined with the thought of relying or resting on)...Col. 3:17; (Bold emphasis mine, #3686, pp. 771-772) Don McClain

  8. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . 4And we have such trust through Christ toward God. 5 . . . . . our sufficiency is from God, 6who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 7But if the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, . . . . which glory was passing away, 8how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious? 9For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory. . . . 11For if what is passing away was glorious, what remains is much more glorious. (2 Corinthians 3:4-11) Not in the NAME of Moses! Don McClain

  9. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . 1Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 2Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. 3And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. 4You have become estranged from Christ, you who attemptto be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. (Galatians 5:1-4) Not in the NAME of Moses! Don McClain

  10. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . TheFather 1God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; (Hebrews 1:1,2) “This is My beloved Son,in whom I am well pleased;hear ye him.” (Matthew 17:5) Jesus Don McClain

  11. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Matthew 5:3 (NKJV) "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (cf. Deut. 8:2) A Matter of Humility Don McClain

  12. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . James 4:6-10 (NKJV) . . . "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." [7] Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. . . . [10] Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. A Matter of Humility Don McClain

  13. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Isaiah 66:2 (NKJV) For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist," Says the Lord. "But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word. A Matter of Humility A Matter of Respect Don McClain

  14. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Luke 6:46-47 (NKJV) "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? [47] Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: . . . A Matter of Humility A Matter of Respect Don McClain

  15. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Psalm 112:1 (NKJV) Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments. A Matter of Humility A Matter of Respect A Matter of Desire Don McClain

  16. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . 2 Cor. 5:9 (NKJV) Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. A Matter of Humility A Matter of Respect A Matter of Desire Don McClain

  17. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Ephes. 5:8-15 (NKJV) For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light [9] (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), [10] finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. . . . [15] See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, A Matter of Humility A Matter of Respect A Matter of Desire Don McClain

  18. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . 1 Thes. 5:19-22 (NKJV) Do not quench the Spirit. [20] Do not despise prophecies. [21] Test all things; hold fast what is good. [22] Abstain from every form of evil. A Matter of Humility A Matter of Respect A Matter of Desire Don McClain

  19. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. A Matter of Humility A Matter of Respect A Matter of Desire Don McClain

  20. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . John 14:23-24 (NKJV) Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. [24] He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me. A Matter of Humility A Matter of Respect A Matter of Desire A Matter of Love Don McClain

  21. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . The importance of staying within the boundaries of God’s revealed will 2 John 1:9 (NKJV) 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. Don McClain

  22. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . • 1 Corinthians 4:6 - . . . that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, • Revelation 22:18-19 . . If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; • Prov 30:6 “be found a liar” We cannot go beyond that which is written - Don McClain

  23. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . • The unprofitable servant - Matt. 25:14-30 • Rich Young Ruler - Lk 18:18 • King Agrippa - Acts 26:28 • The church of Christ in Laodicea - Rev. 3:14-22 We can't do less than what Jesus requires of us through His word Don McClain

  24. Conclusion His Word - the last Word in all we do. John 12:48 • in these last days. Heb 1:1-2 • written - life through His name. John 20:30 • inspired, complete, perfect. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 • Delivered once for all. Jude 3 • Is authoritative. 2 John 9-11 Colossians 3:17Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, doall in the name of the Lord Jesus... Don McClain

  25. Conclusion • Cannot add or take away from it. Rev 22:18,19 • Cannot be modified. Galatians 1:6-9 • Must Be Obeyed – Gal. 3:1; 2 Thes. 1:7-9 Colossians 3:17Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, doall in the name of the Lord Jesus... Don McClain

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  27. The Source of Religious Authority Don McClain

  28. Romans 1:21-25 Authority Don McClain

  29. The importance of Authority? • The Source of Authority? • How to Establish Authority? • Does Silence Authorize? • The Difference Between Generic & Specific Authority? • What Is An Expedient? • What About The Social Gospel & Institutionalism? Don McClain

  30. Does it exist? Mat -28:18 • Why it exists? • Preeminence of Christ. Col 1:16-19 • Bring about unity – Mat. 28:18-20; John 17:20,21; Acts 2:42; Eph. 2:14-22, 4:1-6 • Why must it be identified? • To know God’s Will. Matthew 7:21-27 • To avoid vain worship. Matthew 15:8,9 • Fellowship - 1 John 1:5-7 Don McClain

  31. Stop in the name of the law! The Right to Execute Power, Permission. Do All In The Name of The Lord . . . Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.~ (NKJV) Don McClain

  32. Only Divine Is Acceptable • why do you transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?... in vain do they worship me... • Matthew 15:3,9 • Colossians 2:20-23; Isaiah 58:3-6 Don McClain

  33. Our Parents (Mt. 10:21, 34-37) • Our Conscience (Acts 23:1; 24:16; 26:9-11) • The Majority (Mt. 7:13-14) • Religious Leaders (2 Cor. 11:13-15; 2 Pet. 2:1-3) • Tradition (Mt. 15:1-9; Col. 2:8, 18-23) • Personal Desire (Pr. 14:12; 16:25; Jer. 10:23) • Emotions & Feelings (Pr. 28:26; Jer. 17:9) • Churches & Denominations (Acts 20:28-32; 1 Tim 4:1-3) • The Good End (Rom. 3:8) • Human Creeds (Mt. 15:7-9) Don McClain

  34. God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27 John 16:13 (NKJV) However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Don McClain

  35. God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27 Luke 10:16 "He who hears you hears Me, he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me.“ Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Don McClain

  36. God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27 1 John 4:6 “We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.” Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Don McClain

  37. God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27 Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 2 Tim 3:16 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Don McClain

  38. The Inspired Pattern(2 Tim. 1:13; 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:20-21) • The Complete Pattern(Jn. 14:26; 16:13; 1 Cor. 2:10-13; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3) • The Final Pattern(Gal 1:6-9; 1 Pet. 1:24-25; Jude 3) • The Understandable Pattern(Eph. 3:3-5; 5:17; 2 Tim. 3:15) • The Unalterable Pattern(Gal. 1:6-10; 2 Jn. 9-11; Rev. 22:18-19) • The Saving Pattern(Rom. 1:16-17; Jas. 1:21-25; 1 Pet. 1:22-25) • The Uniting Pattern (John 17:10,21) The totality of information revealed regarding any act of righteousness forms the pattern for that act – 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:16,17; Ps 119:160 Don McClain

  39. Establishing The Pattern • The plan of salvation • The New Testament Church • The acts of worship • The day to observe the Lord's Supper • The church and the support of preaching • The church and helping the needy Sum Total Of What God Has Said On The Subject All that God has said about these things forms the pattern Safety! Don McClain

  40. Some Objections I Love Jesus Patternism is another facet of legalism, . . . As I review my teaching in many years of my ministry, I am dismayed to realize the emphasis which I put on following the correct pattern which actually took the focus off of Christ, his grace, and our personal relationship with him. Endless discussion of supposed legal correctness of pattern has dimmed our view of him who saved us from such a yoke of legalistic specifications. (FREE AS SONS by Cecil Hook CHAPTER 20 ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN - ) Cecil Hook Don McClain

  41. Holding To The Pattern 2 Timothy 1:13 13Hold fast the patternof sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. The Apostle Paul declared the need to hold fast Don McClain

  42. Holding To The Pattern • Do not preach ANOTHER GOSPEL (Gal. 1:6-10) • Do not teach a DIFFERENT DOCTRINE (1 Tim. 1:3-7; 6:3-5) • Speak as the ORACLES OF GOD (1 Pet. 4:11) Don McClain

  43. Holding To The Pattern • Do all things ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN (2 Tim. 1:13; Heb. 8:5) • Do not GO BEYOND (1 Cor. 4:6; 2 Jn. 9-11) • Do not ADD TO or TAKE FROM (Pr. 30:5-6; Gal. 3:15; Rev. 22:18-19) Don McClain

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