Does Silence Authorize?

1. Does Silence Authorize? Don McClain

2. Only Divine Is Acceptable Don McClain

3. Introduction The Comprehensive Nature of The New Testament Scriptures • Understandable – Eph 3:3-5 • Sufficiently Instructs - 2 Tim 3:16,17 • Cannot Be Transgressed – 2 John 9 • The totality of information revealed regarding any act of righteousness forms the pattern for that act – 2 Tim 1:13; 3:16,17; 2 Pet 1:3; Colossians 3:17Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, doall in the name of the Lord Jesus... Don McClain

4. The Inductive Method This method is the compilation of all references to the subject under consideration, including direct statements, approved actions, and necessary implications. When all the evidence is compiled and sifted through using the laws of communication, including contextual considerations, then the true meaning and the current application can be arrived at. Science of Interpretation Don McClain

5. Two views espoused during the reformation movement Martin Luther 1483-1546 • “Whatever is not against scripture is for scripture, and scripture for it” • [Handbook of Denominations, pg. 132] Don McClain

6. Two views espoused during the reformation movement Martin Luther 1483-1546 Don McClain

7. Two views espoused during the reformation movement Ulrich Zwingli – 1484-1531 “What the Bible does not command we may not do,” What the Bible does not authorize - we cannot do! (Col 3:17) Don McClain

8. Two views espoused during the reformation movement Gave up images, crosses, indulgences, observing the mass, and the practice of celibacy, and the use of organs in the church on the basis of this principle. Ulrich Zwingli – 1484-1531 [The Discovery And Reformation – [http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/REFORM/ZWINGLI.HTM] Don McClain

9. Two views espoused during the reformation movement "While Luther was disposed to leave untouched what the Bible did not prohibit, Zwingli was more inclined to reject what the Bible did not enjoin." (The Reformation, 1899, p. 145, Joe Neil Clayton, The Thunderous Silence Of God, p. 70 quoted from George P. Fisher) Don McClain

10. The Biblical View • Cain – (Gen. 4:7) – Heb 11:4 • Nadab and Abihu – (Lev. 10:1,2) • Moses – (Num 20:8-24) • King Saul – (1 Sam. 13 & 15) • David’s ox cart – (1 Chr. 13:7-12; 15:2) • Jeroboam – (1 Kings 12:25-33) • Uzziah – (2 Chr. 26:16-23) Deut 4:2; 12:32; Joshua 1:7; Proverbs 30:6 Don McClain

11. The Biblical View • James appealed to direct statements. vs. 14-19 • Paul referenced how God exemplified His will. v. 12 • Peter argued by the implications of what God did. vs. 7-11 • The final resolution to the problem was this: to whom we gave no such commandment. v. 24 Silence is prohibitive! Don McClain

12. Law - Levites Silence – Judah or any other The Biblical View Hebrews 7:11-14 12For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there is also a change of the law. 13For He of whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no man has officiated at the altar. 14For itis evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood. In order to have a priest from another tribe the Law would have to be changed – silence was prohibitive!! Don McClain

13. The Biblical View ROMANS 10:17 Don McClain

14. Christian Methodist Baptist Mormon The Biblical View “The seed is the Word of God” (Luke 8:11) • The Bible Alone • Bible + Methodist Discipline • Bible + Baptist Manual • Bible + Book of Mormon Denominationalism necessitates different seeds! Men have tampered with the seed!! Don McClain

15. Conclusion • If it did . . . What could be refused? • Peanut butter on the crackers – • Piano - Orchestras - rock bands - • Pagan holiday observances – • Political and other secular speeches- • Fund raising campaigns - • Social programs – • Recreational activities – • Entertainment centers . . . . • Gambling . . . Etc. Silence Does NOT Authorize Don McClain

16. Matthew 7:13,14,21-23 Matthew 7:13,14,21-23 Heaven Don McClain

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