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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 3)

THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 3). 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 3)

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  1. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST(Part 3) 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

  5. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST II. Authority of Christ as Savior A. The Perfect & Only Savior • Supreme Sacrifice for Sinners

  6. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Rom. 5:8-10 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Supreme Sacrifice for Sinners

  7. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 4:12 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. II. Authority of Christ as Savior A. The Perfect & Only Savior • No Other Savior

  8. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST II. Authority of Christ as Savior B. Saved in Submission to Him • Men of All Nations Must Submit

  9. 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. Men of All Nations Must Submit

  10. 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. II. Authority of Christ as Savior C. Head Over His Church in All Things • One Head Over One Body

  11. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Eph. 4:4 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; II. Authority of Christ as Savior C. Head Over His Church in All Things • Universal Church: All Saved Individuals in Gospel Age

  12. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 9:26 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. II. Authority of Christ as Savior C. Head Over His Church in All Things • Local Church: All Saved Individuals in One Place Bonded Together to Work & Worship

  13. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Rom. 16:16 16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. II. Authority of Christ as Savior C. Head Over His Church in All Things • Local Church: All Saved Individuals in One Place Bonded Together to Work & Worship

  14. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Eph. 4:11 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; II. Authority of Christ as Savior C. Head Over His Church in All Things • Local Church: All Saved Individuals in One Place Bonded Together to Work & Worship

  15. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 1 Cor. 15:24 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. II. Authority of Christ as Savior C. Head Over His Church in All Things • Will Deliver His Kingdom to Heaven

  16. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 1 Tim. 3:15 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church A. Authority Over Its Work or Mission • Preach the Gospel

  17. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 1 Cor. 14:26 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church A. Authority Over Its Work or Mission • Worship God, Edify Saints

  18. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 6:1 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church A. Authority Over Its Work or Mission • Benevolence to Needy Saints

  19. Acts 11:27-30 27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. 28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: 30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. Benevolence to Needy Saints

  20. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 20:7 7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church B. Authority Over Its Worship • 1st Day of the Week: Lord’s Supper

  21. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 1 Cor. 16:2 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church B. Authority Over Its Worship • 1st Day of the Week: Give

  22. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 2:42 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church B. Authority Over Its Worship • Pray

  23. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 2:42 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church B. Authority Over Its Worship • Teach God’s Word

  24. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Eph. 5:19 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; III. Authority of Christ in Local Church B. Authority Over Its Worship • Sing

  25. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 14:23 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church C. Authority Over Its Organization • Leadership: Elders (Presbyters), Pastors (Shepherds), Bishops (Overseers)

  26. Acts 20:17, 28 17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Leadership: Elders (Presbyters), Pastors (Shepherds), Bishops (Overseers)

  27. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 6:2-3 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church C. Authority Over Its Organization • Deacons Serve

  28. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Eph. 4:11 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; III. Authority of Christ in Local Church C. Authority Over Its Organization • Evangelists (Preachers) & Teachers Instruct

  29. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Phil. 1:1 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: III. Authority of Christ in Local Church C. Authority Over Its Organization • All Saints Participate in Work & Worship

  30. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 1 Tim. 2:12 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church C. Authority Over Its Organization • Women Not Exercise Lead Over Men

  31. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Acts 14:23 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. III. Authority of Christ in Local Church C. Authority Over Its Organization • Each Local Church Independent, Autonomous (No “Mother” Church, No “Satellite” Church)

  32. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST III. Authority of Christ in Local Church C. Authority Over Its Organization • No Earthly Headquarters, No Central or Universal Organization

  33. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST III. Authority of Christ in Local Church D. All Things We Preach & Practice Must Be Authorized by the New Testament • Book, chapter, & verse • General or specific terms • Statement, example, or implication • Divine silence forbids, excludes, & prohibits • Speak where the Bible speaks, be silent where the Bible is silent • Original church of Christ under his authority

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

  35. 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.

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