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Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

Discover the significance of Biblical authority, why it matters, and its implications for personal beliefs and church unity. Learn how deviations can lead to sin and division, emphasizing the importance of adhering to God's revealed patterns. Gain insights on maintaining separateness in a sinful world and upholding Christian values.

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Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

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  1. FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE ORACLES OF GOD Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

  2. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • Why Study Biblical Authority? • In some realms of life, it is not necessary to study (i.e. be concerned about) an “exclusive” claim of authority • Politics Ù competing parties, rules of government • Economics Ù different theories for different times • In such realms, alternatives are equal

  3. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • Why Study Biblical Authority? • However, in religion, there is every reason to study, be concerned about authority • Man has no authoritative say cp. Mt 28:18 • This is the only realm that carries eternal consequences…it matters whether or not we are pleasing the Lord cp. Mt 7:21-23

  4. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • Why Study Biblical Authority? • Anytime there has been a departure from the “pattern” God has decreed, sin has occurred • If what results from human efforts is not like the “pattern” revealed in the Scripture (God’s 1 book), it will not be pleasing to God…no matter what we might think about it cp. Heb 8:5

  5. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • Why Study Biblical Authority? • This concept is especially important for young Christians to understand • Historically, every issue that has resulted in division among the Lord’s people has been due to a failure to understand, accept, & apply Biblical authority • To avoid repeating these errors from the past, we must study & teach for the future

  6. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Importance Of Biblical Authority • Having a solid understanding on authority is important for 2 main reasons… • Knowing how to define, understand, and apply Biblical authority allows us to teach unbelievers, deal with brethren who want to take the church into apostasy

  7. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Importance Of Biblical Authority • Having a solid understanding on authority is important for 2 main reasons… • Knowing how to define, understand, and apply Biblical authority allows the people of God to maintain their “distinctive separateness” in a world given over to sin, and to continue to serve God in the ways He has ordained

  8. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Importance Of Biblical Authority • This “distinctive separateness” is in jeopardy as homes & churches continue to fail in their obligations to teach • Consider the disappointing survey results on page 22

  9. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority

  10. Illustrating The Need For Authority Ú What is the length of this line? The issue to be decided… The only right way to determine… consult the standard

  11. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Imagine a world without any authority • All sense of order would be lost…we would live in a world full of only chaos

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