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Pattern of Authority

Pattern of Authority. Acts 15:1-20. 2 Timothy 3:16-17. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete , thoroughly equipped for every good work. Authority is.

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Pattern of Authority

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  1. Pattern of Authority Acts 15:1-20

  2. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

  3. Authority is... • The right to command or direct • The right to enforce obedience • The right to administer punishment • The right to empower to act • Jesus Christ has authority over all things • Christians submit to His authority

  4. Authority of Jesus Christ • “Whatever you do” - Col 3:17 • “Abide in the doctrine of Christ” - 2 Jn 9 • “Keep His commandments” - 1 Jn 2:3-6 • “Keep His word” • “Abide in Him” • “Walk as He walked”

  5. Authority of the Apostles • “We are of God” - 1 Jn 4:6 • “In every church” - 1 Cor 4:17 • “No to think beyond-written” - 1 Cor 4:6 • “Walk by the same rule” - Phil 3:16-17 • “Be of the same mind” • “Following my example”

  6. Authority: Pattern & Practice

  7. Authority Pattern Authority Practice Illustration Direct Statement Command Acts 10:9-16 Peter given a vision Divinely Approved Example Acts 10:44-46 Gentiles given spiritual gifts Cannot forbid baptism Necessary Conclusion Acts 10:47-48 Authority: Pattern & Practice

  8. By What Authority?

  9. By What Authority?

  10. Authority: General or Specific

  11. General Authority: Expedients

  12. Summation Total Respect & Complete Submission to the written Word of God: • Acting immediately to obey Him • Not adding to His Word • Not acting upon His silence

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