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Exploring Biblical Authority: Lessons on Oracles of God

Dive into the pivotal theme of Biblical Authority, from the apostles' teachings to modern-day applications, discussions, and warnings against following misleading paths. Delve into the importance of following God's Word faithfully and avoiding deceptive influences. Discover the significance of biblical teachings and the dangers of straying from them, drawing lessons from historical and modern contexts.

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Exploring Biblical Authority: Lessons on Oracles of God

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  1. FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE ORACLES OF GOD Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

  2. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • The incident of the apostles in Acts 15:24 • The apostles were “ambassadors”…the official representative of the King cp. 2 Cor 5:20 • The “apostles’ doctrine” characterized the early church, its preaching cp. Acts 2:42

  3. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • The incident of the apostles in Acts 15:24 • Some Jewish brethren (Judaizing teachers) began troubling Gentile Christians, whole churches re: the issue of circumcision • Re: these men & their teaching, the apostles had given “no such commandment”

  4. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • The incident of the apostles in Acts 15:24 • This statement reinforces the delegated authority the apostles had from Jesus Christ cp. Lk 10:16

  5. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • The prophecy of Jeremiah in Jer 2:13 • The people had rejected God & His will for them… the prophet chides them for this foolish error vv. 9-11 • The severity of their rejection is beautifully illustrated

  6. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • The prophecy of Jeremiah in Jer 2:13 • “Living waters” = natural springs…God-given • “Hewn cisterns” = dug wells…man-made • These “cisterns” were broken…would not provide them what they would need

  7. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • Modern-day “broken cisterns”… • Parents Ù Though parents (family) do come from God, He never meant for them to be followed no matter what His word teaches cp. Mt 10:34-37

  8. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • Modern-day “broken cisterns”… • Conscience Ù We should never violate our conscience Rom 14:23 Yet, our conscience can be ill-trained and be wrong cp. Acts 23:1 8:1, 3

  9. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • Modern-day “broken cisterns”… • Human Wisdom Ù Wisdom from man is faulty; it is subjective, not objective 1 Cor 1:21 2:13-14 3:19 Isa 55:8-9 Jer 8:8-9PRINCIPLEÙ1 Cor 4:6

  10. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • Modern-day “broken cisterns”… • Preachers Ù Preaching is important to God, His will Rom 10:14 Yet, preachers are still only men…there is no “clergy” system in the Bible

  11. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Questions To Discuss… • Modern-day “broken cisterns”… • Preachers Ù • Preachers are authoritative only when they speak the word of God truthfully 1 Tim 6:3-5 2 Tim 4:1-5 1 Pet 4:11

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