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Understanding Expediency in Biblical Context: Definitions, Examples, and Applications

This article explores the concept of "expediency" as presented in the Bible, particularly in the NKJV, NASB, and KJV. It defines expediency as actions that are beneficial or profitable, supported by scripture references. Key examples include Saul's sacrifice, the altars at Dan and Bethel, and Paul's discussions in 1 Corinthians 10 regarding lawful behavior in eating meats. The text delves into the principles governing expediency: actions must be lawful, permitted, edifying, and not alter commands. It addresses the elements of worship, such as baptism and the Lord's Supper, while emphasizing the importance of proper context and intentions.

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Understanding Expediency in Biblical Context: Definitions, Examples, and Applications

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  1. Expediency • “Expedient” • NKJV & NASB two times • KJV seven times

  2. Expediency • Definition • “to bring together…help...” (Thayer) • “advantage, profitable…” (Vine) • Profitable, Mt. 5:29, 30

  3. Expediency • Many sins committed under expediency • Saul’s sacrifice, 1 Sam. 13:8-12 • Altars at Dan & Bethel, 1 Kgs. 12:25-33 • Christ’s death, Jn. 11:49, 50; 18:12-14

  4. Expediency • Paul’s discussion, 1 Cor. 10:23-33 • All things are lawful, 10:23 • Context, eating meats, 10:25 • Not idolatry, 10:14-22

  5. Expediency • Paul’s discussion, 1 Cor. 10:23-33 • Eating meat at home, 10:24-26 • Eating meat with others, 10:27-30 • Ask no questions • If informed for idol, refrain

  6. Expediency • Paul’s discussion, 1 Cor. 10:23-33 • Glorify God, 10:31-33 • No cause for blasphemy • No stumbling block

  7. Expediency • Principles • Must be lawful • Must be permitted • Cannot be specified • Cannot alter a command • Must edify

  8. Expediency • Baptism, Mk. 16:16 • Immersion, Rom. 6:3, 4 • Lake • River • Baptistery • Not sprinkling • Not pouring

  9. Expediency • Lord’s Supper, Mt. 26:26-28 • Elements, Mt. 26:17, 26-29 • Basket • Tray • Cups • Not coffee & cake • Not cola & doughnuts

  10. Expediency • Lord’s Supper, Mt. 26:26-28 • Sunday, Acts 20:7 • Morning, noon, night • Before or after singing, giving, prayer • Not Monday, Tuesday, etc.

  11. Expediency • Sing, Col. 3:16; Eph. 5:19 • Speak, teach • Song books • Memory • Number of songs • Not play • Not hum • Not clap

  12. Expediency • Preach, Mk. 16:15 • Teach gospel, 1 Thes. 1:7-9 • Classes • Services • Bulletins • Not missionary society • Not sponsoring church

  13. Expediency • Worship, Jn. 4:23, 24 • Assemble, Heb. 10:24, 25 • Home • Rented room • Building • Not construction company • Not by income producing property

  14. Expediency • Help needy saints, Acts 2:44, 45 • Benevolent work • Time • Place • Amount • Not orphan home • Not nursing home

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