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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 5)

THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 5). Matt. 28:18-20. [By Ron Halbrook ]. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. Introduction: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. Matt. 28:18-20

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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 5)

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  1. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST(Part 5) Matt. 28:18-20 [By Ron Halbrook]

  2. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Introduction: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation

  3. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Matt. 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

  4. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Introduction: 2. To understand & apply the authority of Christ: I. Authority of Christ Expressed in Scripture II. Authority of Christ as Savior III. Authority of Christ in Local Church IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ

  5. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s • Popes exercise political power; church full of ignorance, greed, & immorality

  6. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s • Indulgence: transfer merits of Christ, Mary, & saints—remit penalties for sin on earth & in purgatory • For the living & the dead • Granted if visit saints’ relics, pay

  7. Indulgence: transfer merits of Christ, Mary, & saints—remit penalties on earth, in purgatory • Pope Leo X offered plenary indulgence (total pardon) to raise money for St. Peter’s Basilica in 1517 • Johann Tetzel in Germany: “As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, The soul from purgatory springs”

  8. Indulgence: transfer merits of Christ, Mary, & saints—remit penalties on earth, in purgatory • Inexpensive indulgence 10 days: “In the authority of all the saints… I absolve thee from all sins… & remit all punishment for ten days” • More expensive: 1,902,202 years

  9. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s • In Germany in 1517 Martin Luther wrote 95 theses for debate, challenged Pope’s authority, & was declared an outlaw

  10. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s • Bible translated into common languages • John Wycliffe, “morning star” of reform: complete English Bible 1382

  11. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s • Bible translated into common languages • Gutenberg printed Latin Bible 1455

  12. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s • Bible translated into common languages • Luther: N.T. 1520, complete Bible 1534

  13. Pope Leo X • Bible translated into common languages • William Tyndale: “if God spare my life, ere many years I will cause a boy that driveth a plough shall know more of the Scriptures than he [the Pope] did” (1521)

  14. Bible translated into common languages • King James I: Commission scholars 1604, 47 men begin 1607, Authorized Version or KJV published 1611 (N.T. 90% Tyndale’s 1534)

  15. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching • In Germany Martin Luther a priest wrote 95 theses for debate in 1517, excommunicated 1520-21; Philip Melanchthon wrote Augsburg Confession 1530; origin of Lutheran Church

  16. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching • In Switzerland Ulrich Zwingli a priest left Catholicism in Zurich 1522-25; origin of Reformed & Presbyterian Churches

  17. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching • In France John Calvin studied priesthood & law; Institutes of the Christian Religion 1536; led Geneva, Swizlerland; origin of Reformed & Presbyterian Churches

  18. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching • In England King Henry VIII declared “Defender of the Faith” by Pope Leo X for opposing Luther; Henry made the Church of England independent in 1534 to secure marriage to Anne Boleyn

  19. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching • In Europe Anabaptist movements: reform ferment by lower classes; Menno Simons priest in Netherlands, immersed 1536; Grebel, Hutter, Hoffman, Hut, etc.; origin of Mennonites, Amish, & Church of the Brethren; Baptists from John Smyth in Holland 1607

  20. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ C. Reformers Severely Persecuted by Catholicism, Wars Fought • Reformers protest persecution: Protestant Reformation • Declared outlaws, arrested, tortured, Bibles burned, executed • Great struggle seeking to find & follow the authority of Christ

  21. 1 Peter 4:11 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ D. Reformers Struggle with How to Apply Bible Authority • Struggle to clarify restoration principle of 1 Pet. 4:11

  22. RESTORATION PRINCIPLE (1 Peter 4:11) VS R.H. Bainton, The Church of Our Fathers, pp. 143-144

  23. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ D. Reformers Struggle with How to Apply Bible Authority • Luther’s looser view prevailed • Denominations multiplied

  24. DENOMINATIONS

  25. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ D. Reformers Struggle with How to Apply Bible Authority • Denominations multiplied • David Barrett, World Christian Encyclopedia (2001): 33,000 • World Christian Database (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) track 9,000 denominations Jan. 2008

  26. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration • Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19

  27. Rev. 22:18-19 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19

  28. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration • Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19 • Human creeds • Headquarters, hierarchy, councils, officers • New revelations • Illumination of the Holy Spirit

  29. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Ja. 2:24 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration • Salvation by faith only Ja. 2:24

  30. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration • Salvation by faith only Ja. 2:24 • Baptism not essential • Allow departures from Bible pattern: work, worship, & organization of church • Ungodly living not affect salvation

  31. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Rom. 1:16 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration • Direct operation of Holy Spirit Rom. 1:16

  32. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration • Direct operation of Holy Spirit Rom. 1:16 • Declare the word dead, cold, powerless • Claim power for salvation, 2nd work of grace • Claim miracles today • Claim new revelations, illuminations, miraculous guidance • Deny all-sufficient power of original gospel!

  33. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • Many seek remedy for denominationalism, return to original gospel of Christ 1790-1850 • Speak as oracles of God 1 Pet. 4:11

  34. 1 Peter 4:11 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Speak as oracles of God 1 Pet. 4:11

  35. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • Many seek remedy for denominationalism, return to original gospel of Christ 1790-1850 • Speak as oracles of God 1 Pet. 4:11 • Speak where the Bible speaks: Bible authority for all we preach & practice • Be silent where the Bible is silent: silence of Scripture prohibits

  36. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • Many seek remedy for denominationalism, return to original gospel of Christ 1790-1850 • Speak as oracles of God 1 Pet. 4:11 • Give Book, chapter, & verse • Call Bible things by Bible names, do Bible things in Bible ways

  37. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Jer. 6:16 16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • Ask for the old paths Jer. 6:16

  38. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Rom. 4:3 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • What saith the Scriptures? Rom. 4:3

  39. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Eph. 1:22-23 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • Christ only head of church Eph. 1:22-23

  40. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 2 Tim. 3:16-17 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • Bible only as our guide 2 Tim. 3:16-17

  41. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 2 Tim. 1:13 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • New Testament pattern of faith & practice in all things 2 Tim. 1:13

  42. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 11:26 26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • Christians only Acts 11:26

  43. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ F. Restoration Plea: Return to the Authority of Christ by Return to His Original Teaching • Early efforts in Europe & British Isles in 1700s-early 1800s: Robert Sandeman, Robert Haldane, J.A. Haldane (Social Worship, 1805) • Fruitful efforts in U.S.: New England, middle colonies, early western frontier, southern states

  44. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ G. Restoration Plea Spread Widely in America • Middle states: James O’Kelley & Rice Haggard leave Methodist 1793-1801 • Christ only head, Christian only name, Bible only creed

  45. V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ G. Restoration Plea Spread Widely in America • New England: Elias Smith leave Baptist 1802-1803 • Christian’s Journal (1805), Herald of Gospel Liberty (1808)

  46. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ G. Restoration Plea Spread Widely in America • Kentucky frontier: Barton W. Stone leaves Presbyterian 1803

  47. G. Restoration Plea Spread Widely in America • Kentucky frontier: Barton W. Stone leaves Presbyterian 1803 • 1801 Great Revival at Cane Ridge, KY audience 10,000-20,000; weaken Calvinism

  48. Kentucky frontier: Barton W. Stone leaves Presbyterian 1803 • 1804 Last Will & Testament of the Springfield Presbytery: “take the Bible as the only sure guide to heaven” • John Smith at Lexington, KY unity meeting Dec. 25, 1831-Jan. 1, 1832: “Let us…be no longer Campbellites or Stoneites, New Lights or Old Lights, or any other kind of lights, but let us come to the Bible and the Bible alone, as the only book in the world that can give us all the light we need.”

  49. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ G. Restoration Plea Spread Widely in America • Western Pennsylvania: Thomas & Alexander Campbell plead for restoration

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