2. “And they asked him, saying, "Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” Jn. 1:25 Pharisees speaking to John If you are not Christ Then why are you baptizing?

3. 1 Sam. 15 - Saul to destroy Amalekites v. 13 He claimed he obeyed v. 14 Samuel asks “if you have obeyed, then why do I hear the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the oxen?

4. IF CREEDS ARE NECESSARY WHY DO WE HAVE THE BIBLE ? Many religious groups have creeds Revised Revised Updated Updated Contradict the Bible Contradict the Bible 1.

5. All We Need is the Bible 2 Tim. 3:16-17= inspiration of God “ All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” IF CREEDS ARE NECESSARY WHY DO WE HAVE THE BIBLE ? 1.

6. All We Need is the Bible 2 Tim. 3:16-17= inspiration of God 2 Pet. 1:3 “all things” “ His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness” IF CREEDS ARE NECESSARY WHY DO WE HAVE THE BIBLE ? 1.

7. All We Need is the Bible 2 Tim. 3:16-17= inspiration of God 2 Pet. 1:3 “all things” 2 Jn. 9 “transgress” Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God” “ Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God” Creeds Are Not necessary We Have The Bible IF CREEDS ARE NECESSARY WHY DO WE HAVE THE BIBLE ? 1.

8. IF WE CAN FOLLOW MEN WHY ARE HUMAN DOCTRINES CONDEMNED ? Following men is common Own rules Own rules Obedient to certain men Obedient to certain men They could be wrong They could be wrong 2.

9. Human Doctrines are condemned Matt. 15:9 - commandments of men IN VAIN THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN.” “ IN VAIN THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN.” IF WE CAN FOLLOW MEN WHY ARE HUMAN DOCTRINES CONDEMNED ? 2.

10. Human Doctrines are condemned Matt. 15:9 - commandments of men Gal. 1:6-10 - another gospel I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed” “ I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed” IF WE CAN FOLLOW MEN WHY ARE HUMAN DOCTRINES CONDEMNED ? 2.

11. Human Doctrines are condemned Matt. 15:9 - commandments of men Gal. 1:6-10 - another gospel 1 Thess. 2:13 we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God” “ we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God” IF WE CAN FOLLOW MEN WHY ARE HUMAN DOCTRINES CONDEMNED ? 2.

12. IF MEN HAVE AUTHORITY WHY DOES CHRIST CLAIM ALL? Men claim to have authority Conventions, synods, assemblies Conventions, synods, assemblies Decide by popular vote Decide by popular vote Recent changes Recent changes 3.

13. Christ Claims all Authority Matt. 28:18 “all authority” All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” “ All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” IF MEN HAVE AUTHORITY WHY DOES CHRIST CLAIM ALL? 3.

14. Christ Claims all Authority Matt. 28:18 “all authority” Col. 1:18 - “preeminence” = 1 st He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” “ He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” IF MEN HAVE AUTHORITY WHY DOES CHRIST CLAIM ALL? 3.

15. Christ Claims all Authority Matt. 28:18 “all authority” Col. 1:18 - “preeminence” = 1 st Eph. 1:22-23 - “head” He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body” “ He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body” Men have no authority in religion! IF MEN HAVE AUTHORITY WHY DOES CHRIST CLAIM ALL? 3.

16. IF WE ARE SAVED IN ANY NAME WHY SAY THERE IS NO OTHER? Many say the name is unimportant One name is as good as another One name is as good as another Use any names they choose Use any names they choose Say it does not matter Say it does not matter 4.

17. Acts 4:12 says the name is important   Salvation in no other   One and only   It does matter Jas. 2:7; 1 Pet. 4:16 o they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called? “D o they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called? IF WE ARE SAVED IN ANY NAME WHY SAY THERE IS NO OTHER? 4.

18. Acts 4:12 says the name is important   Salvation in no other   One and only   It does matter Jas. 2:7; 1 Pet. 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.” “ Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.” We are saved only in the name of Jesus! IF WE ARE SAVED IN ANY NAME WHY SAY THERE IS NO OTHER? 4.

19. IF SAVED OUT OF THE CHURCH WHY ARE SAVED ADDED TO THE CHURCH? Men teach saved out of the church Say church is unimportant Say church is unimportant Saved anywhere Saved anywhere Tell about their experiences Tell about their experiences 5.

20. Bible = saved are added to church Acts 2:47 - the Lord Adds The church is the saved Eph. 5:23 - Savior of the body Gal. 3:27 - “baptized into Christ have put on Christ” No one can be saved outside the church 5. IF SAVED OUT OF THE CHURCH WHY ARE SAVED ADDED TO THE CHURCH?

21. 1.Creeds 2.Follow Men 3.Authority 4.Any Name 5.Outside Church 1.Bible2.Condemned 3.Christ have all 4.No other name 5.Saved added FalseTrue

22. America’s View of the Bible

25. “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Jn. 14:15

26. Salvation Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe In Jesus (Jn. 8:24) REPENT of your sins (Lk. 13:3) Confess your faith(Matt. 10:32-33) Baptized Into Christ (Acts 2:38) Faithful until death (Rev. 2:10) REMISSION OF SINS