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Faith and Bible Authority

Faith and Bible Authority. Bible Authority, Part 16 (Conclusion). Introduction. Series on Bible Authority intended to build and reinforce respect for God’s authority in Christ as we live by faith, Matt. 28:18-20; Col. 3:17 Constant choice: Christ or a lesser power, Col. 2:8-10, 20-23

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Faith and Bible Authority

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  1. Faith and Bible Authority Bible Authority, Part 16 (Conclusion)

  2. Introduction • Series on Bible Authority intended to build and reinforce respect for God’s authority in Christ as we live by faith, Matt. 28:18-20; Col. 3:17 • Constant choice: • Christ or a lesser power, Col. 2:8-10, 20-23 • Heaven or men, Matt. 21:25 • Only Jesus has the authority of heaven to save us, Acts 4:12

  3. Living by Faith Means Submitting to Bible Authority (Rom. 10:17; 2 Cor. 5:7) • GreatFaithdraws necessary inferences as it submits to the authority of Christ, Lk. 7:1-3, 6-8, 9 (Heb. 11:1, 6) • Great Faith loves Christ by obeying His commands, Jno. 14:15; 1 Jno. 5:3; 3:18 • Great Faith follows the examples of Christ in hope, 1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3: 17-21 (14); Lk. 6:40; 1 Jno. 2:5-6

  4. The Purpose of God’s Commandment (1 Tim. 1:3-5) “faith working through love” • Bible authority establishes the doctrine we teach, 1:3-4 (Gal. 1:6-9) • Purpose of God’s commandment (authority) is love, 1:5 • From a pure heart, Isa. 1:10-17; Psa. 51:16-17 • From a good conscience, 1 Pet. 3:21; Rom. 12:9 • From sincere faith, Jas. 2:14-18

  5. Genuine Faith and Respect for Bible Authority (James 1:21-27) • Cleanse your heart to make room for God’s word, Jas. 1:21 (4:8) • Implant God’s word deeply in your heart, Jas. 1:21 • Requires meekness (contrast wrath, 1:19-20) • Follow Bible authority by obeying the word, Jas. 1:22-24

  6. Genuine Faith and Respect for Bible Authority (James 1:21-27) • Faith at work is blessed: Submissiveobedience to Bible authority, Jas. 1:25-27 • Looks into the perfect law of liberty (Jno. 20:5, 11; Psa. 119:97) • Continues in it (remains in truth) • Doer of the work (obey perfect law, Psa. 19:7) • Blessed in what he does, Jas. 1:26-27

  7. Conclusion(Gal. 5:5-7) • By faith we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness, 5:5 • Faith working through love has power to overcome sin and death and every obstacle that would hinder us, 5:6 • We must run well by “obeying the truth” • By submitting to Christ’s authority – Bible authority – in everything! Gal. 5:7

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