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Understanding Biblical Authority: Expedient, Incidental, or Violation?

Discover the framework of authority from 2 Timothy 1:13 and apply it to various aspects such as giving, assembling, use of funds, the Lord's Supper, and the purpose of the church. Learn to discern between what is expedient, incidental, or a violation of biblical principles.

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Understanding Biblical Authority: Expedient, Incidental, or Violation?

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  1. 2 Tim. 1:13

  2. BIBLE AUTHORITY EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION?

  3. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? I. PATTERN OF AUTHORITY (2 Tim. 1:13). A. Three Ways Expressed: 1. Commands (Mt. 28:20). 2. Apr. Examples (John 13:15). 3. Nec. Inference (Mt. 22:31-32). Necessary Inference is just as authoritative as a command!

  4. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? I. PATTERN OF AUTHORITY (2 Tim. 1:13). B. Expedient (1 Cor. 8:9; 10:23). 1. It must be a “liberty” & “lawful”. 2. It must be “edifying”. 3. NOT merely convenient! C. Incidental: lights & place (Ax 20:8). Optional, subordinate / dependent upon something greater (General Authority)

  5. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? I. PATTERN OF AUTHORITY (2 Tim. 1:13). D. Violation (1 Cor. 4:6; 1 John 3:4). Goes beyond, transgresses, contradicts truth . GENERIC Authority vs. NO Authority

  6. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? II. GIVING 1. “Give as prospered” (1 Cor. 16:2). 2. “First day of the week”(1 Cor. 16:2). A. EXPEDIENT: Timing of collection during services, Container, etc. B. INCIDENTAL: 1. Draw interest (bank acct)? 2. If sell building, can we make a profit? 3. Can we finalize sale on MONDAY? These do not change our purpose (John 2:13-16).

  7. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? II. GIVING 1. “Give as prospered” (1 Cor. 16:2). 2. “First day of the week”(1 Cor. 16:2). C. VIOLATION: 1. Tithe, Bake Sale, Car Washes, etc. 2. Collection on Monday, Tuesday, Etc. Other ways & Other Days!

  8. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? III. ASSEMBLING 1. “Forsake not…” (Heb. 10:25). 2. “First day of the week”(1 Cor. 16:2). 3. Other days of meeting (Acts 2:46). A. EXPEDIENT: 1. Place: Buy, Rent, Lease, Use House… 2. Time of day.

  9. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? III. ASSEMBLING 1. “Forsake not…” (Heb. 10:25). 2. “First day of the week”(1 Cor. 16:2). 3. Other days of meeting (Acts 2:46). B. INCIDENTAL: 1. Bathrooms, Water Fountains, Padded Pews, AC & Heating, Lights, Fans… C. VIOLATION: 1. NOT meeting on Sunday or other agreed upon times (Eph.5:21; Heb.13:17).

  10. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? IV. USE OF FUNDS (Phil. 4:15-18; 2 Cor. 8:16-24). A. EXPEDIENT: 1. Cash, check, money order… 2. Timing (weekly, monthly) & amount. B. INCIDENTAL: 1. Use post office, Federal Express, etc. 2. Support truth - Teaching material. 3. Needy saints – Food, clothing, housing.

  11. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? IV. USE OF FUNDS (Phil. 4:15-18; 2 Cor. 8:16-24). C. VIOLATION: 1. Sitting on the funds – doing nothing. 2. Give through another organization (Phil. 4:15-18; Acts 11:30).

  12. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? V. LORD’S SUPPER (1 Cor. 11:17-34; Acts 20:7). A. EXPEDIENT: 1. One or Many cups. (Which is more sanitary?). 2. Timing on Sunday, am & pm offering. B. INCIDENTAL: 1. Brand of bread / juice, home made. 2. Type of tray.

  13. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? V. LORD’S SUPPER (1 Cor. 11:17-34; Acts 20:7). C. VIOLATION: 1. Not partaking. 2. Taking a different day. 3. Changing the emblems.

  14. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? V. PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH (1 Cor. 11:34; 2 Tim. 3:15). A. EXPEDIENT: 1. Make clear distinctions. 2. Use building for worship & Bible study. B. INCIDENTAL: 1. Working at bldg – eat while here. 2. Socializing before or after services.

  15. EXPEDIENT, INCIDENTAL or VIOLATION? V. PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH (1 Cor. 11:34; 2 Tim. 3:15). C. VIOLATION: 1. Using building for social events, entertainment, meals, etc. (i.e. a different purpose). CONCLUSION: There Is A Pattern To Follow (2 Tim. 1:13).

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