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Bible Authority: God's Word as the Ultimate Standard

Explore the concept of authority and its importance in the Bible. Discover why God's Word is the ultimate standard for all that we teach and practice, and why it is crucial to have Bible-based authority in our lives. Learn how to determine what is authorized and how to apply it in our daily lives.

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Bible Authority: God's Word as the Ultimate Standard

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  1. Bible Authority • All that we teach and practice • Every question & issue • Every division

  2. Trend In Society:“Truth” is Vague – Not Absolute • No absolute standard of right & wrong • “Truth” is what you want it to be • Removes accountability • Tolerance

  3. Discussion About Authority • “That’s not authorized!” • “Where is the Bible authority for….?” • “There is no authority for that.” • “We do a lot of things that are not authorized.” • “The Bible doesn’t say ‘not to.’”

  4. Bible Authority I. What Is Authority?

  5. I. What Is Authority? English: “The power to command, enforce laws, exact obedience, determine, or judge” (AHD, 142) Greek (EXOUSIA): “Power of rule or government, the power of one whose will and commands must be obeyed by others e.g. Matt. 28:18…” (Vines I:89) • Inherent • Because of who one is • God • I have over my money • Delegated • Received from one in authority • Given to man by God • You spend my money

  6. Bible Authority I. What Is Authority? II. God Has Authority Over Man

  7. II. God Has Authority Over Man • Because He Is God • God (Exo. 3:14; Rev. 4:8) • Creator (Gen. 1:1; Heb. 3:4) • Infinite wisdom (Isa. 55:8-9) • Has all authority (Mt. 28:18) • Word Is Authoritative • Inspired (2 Tim. 3:16-17) • Violation = Sin (1 Jno. 3:4) • Taught w/ auth. (Tit. 2:15) • Can’t alter (Rev. 22:18-19) • Judged by it (Jno. 12:48)

  8. Bible Authority I. What Is Authority? II. God Has Authority Over Man III. We Must Have Bible Authority

  9. God Has A Pattern Heb. 8:5 III. We Must Have Bible Authority • Do all in name of Christ (Col. 3:17) • Abide within the doctrine of Christ (2 John 9) • Christ is head of the church (Eph. 1:22-23; 5:23-24) • If not, can do anything!

  10. Bible Authority I. What Is Authority? II. God Has Authority Over Man III. We Must Have Bible Authority IV. How To Determine What Is Authorized

  11. Illustracted Lord’s Supper Acts 15 Circumcision Command/ Direct Statement Approved Example Necessary Inference • vv. 13-21 • v. 12 • vv. 7-11 Observance 1 Cor. 11:23-24 Time of Ob. Acts 20:7 Frequency Acts 20:7 IV. How To Determine What Is Authorized

  12. Bible Authority I. What Is Authority? II. God Has Authority Over Man III. We Must Have Bible Authority IV. How To Determine What Is Authorized V. General & Specific Authority

  13. V. Generic & Specific Authority

  14. Bible Authority I. What Is Authority? II. God Has Authority Over Man III. We Must Have Bible Authority IV. How To Determine What Is Authorized V. General & Specific Authority VI. Aids Are Authorized, Additions Are Not

  15. VI. Aids Are Authorized, Additions Are Not An Addition Involves Another Element Being Added!

  16. Bible Authority I. What Is Authority? II. God Has Authority Over Man III. We Must Have Bible Authority IV. How To Determine What Is Authorized V. General & Specific Authority VI. Aids Are Authorized, Additions Are Not VII. The Silence of God Is Not Authority

  17. Two Mindsets VII. God’s Silence Is Not Authority Permissive At liberty to do what is not condemned Prohibitive Forbidden to act Without authority Heb. 7:14 For it is evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood

  18. Bible Authority I. What Is Authority? II. God Has Authority Over Man III. We Must Have Bible Authority IV. How To Determine What Is Authorized V. General & Specific Authority VI. Aids Are Authorized, Additions Are Not VII. The Silence of God Is Not Authority

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