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A Study of Authority

Review. Authority is a part of all aspects of lifeReligion is no exceptionMany examples are available of those who refused to find or obey authorityA word of warning . . .Some things in religion are accepted as authoritative without considering the source from which it is derivedWe not only mus

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A Study of Authority

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    2. A Study of Authority The Source of Authority (What it Isn’t) Matthew 21:23 Note: The Presentations in the study are taken from Billy W. Moore’s classbook entitled, A Study of AuthorityNote: The Presentations in the study are taken from Billy W. Moore’s classbook entitled, A Study of Authority

    3. Review Authority is a part of all aspects of life Religion is no exception Many examples are available of those who refused to find or obey authority A word of warning . . . Some things in religion are accepted as authoritative without considering the source from which it is derived We not only must have authority, we must have authority that comes from the right source!

    4. Matthew 21:23

    5. The Source of Divine Authority Is Not… The Old Testament Tithing Instrumental Music Infant membership Priesthood Old Testament’s authority removed Heb 8:7-13, 10:1 Col 2:13-14 Eph 2:14-16 Gal 3:24-25

    6. The Source of Divine Authority Is Not… What the Preachers Say Result of denominational idea of a clergy being “called by the Lord” to preach God certainly would not be calling people to preach contradictory doctrines 1 Cor 14:33 Preachers must preach God’s word to be acceptable to God 2 Tim. 4:1-5 Though there will be no shortage of those who will teach what people want to hear

    7. The Source of Divine Authority Is Not… Creeds of Men Practically every denomination has its manual, discipline, prayer book, or book of minutes which contain its peculiar doctrines These are not as well respected today as in the past, but trends are cyclical (age of tolerance) Not pleasing God by accepting creeds of men Matt 15:8-9 Col 2:20-22

    8. The Source of Divine Authority Is Not…

    9. The Source of Divine Authority Is Not… Elders of a Local Church They are to tend the flock, and exercise oversight but are under the authority of the chief shepherd (1 Peter 5:1-4) They have no legislative authority in the faith For example Would instrumental music be authorized if approved by elders? What about infant baptism or no baptism?

    10. The Source of Divine Authority Is Not…

    11. Conclusion Authority must come from the proper source In religious doctrine and practice, the proper source is NOT The Old Testament What the Preachers say Creeds of Men Desires of the Congregation Elders of the Local Church The Results Accomplished In our next lesson we will look at what the proper source of authority IS

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