Bible Authority and Truth Most problems in religion are the result of a lack of Bible authority and truth.

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Bible Authority and Truth Most problems in religion are the result of a lack of Bible authority and truth

Authority and Truth “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.” Matthew 28:18-20

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 “and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” 2 Thes 2:10 Authority and Truth

God is the author of the Bible “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.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Authority and Truth

Respect for Bible Authority Every writer of the Bible was guided by the Holy Spirit “knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:20-21

Respect for Bible Authority Our attitude toward God: Respect God then we respect His Word, the Bible Disrespect the Bible then we disrespect God who gave it Respect God then we respect His Word, the Bible Disrespect the Bible then we disrespect God who gave it The same attitude that will allow us to break one law of God will allow us to break EVERY law of God

Walk By Faith The Bible’s instruction to us –2 Corinthians 5:7 –Romans 14:23 The Bible MUST be our authority! –Colossians 3:17; Matthew 28:18 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

Walk By Faith We must learn to respect God’s Word –Immoral people disrespect His Word Galatians 5:19-21 –Unfaithful people disrespect His Word 1 Corinthians 15:58; Hebrews 10:25 –Those who do things without Bible authority Colossians 3:17

Walk By Faith Faithful Christians have learned to respect God’s Holy Word “….that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.” 1 Corinthians 4:6

Walk By Faith Faithful Christians have learned to respect God’s Holy Word “For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” Revelation 22:18-19

Walk By Faith Faithful Christians have learned to respect God’s Holy Word “Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.” 2 John 9 We MUST have Bible authority for ALL that we do

Divine Authority Established Divine authority is established in the scriptures Command –Direct statement or a positive command All Must Repent: Acts 17:30 Disciples are to contribute: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Saints are to assemble: Hebrews 10:25 It is wrong to lie: Colossians 3:9

Divine Authority Established Divine authority is established in the scriptures Approved Apostolic Example –The action of an individual or a collectivity of individuals (the local church) under the guidance of inspired apostles in the first century Breaking of bread on first day of week: Acts 20:7 Churches sending relief: Acts 11:29-30

Divine Authority Established Divine authority is established in the scriptures Necessary Inference –That which is necessarily implied by the clear import and meaning of the language used Lot went down into Egypt: Genesis 12:10; 13:1 Before being baptized, Jesus went down into the water: Matthew 3:16

All Activity in Serving God Must Be God Authorized Old Testament example: –Moses divinely authorized to “speak” to the rock Numbers 20:8 –In this example – look what Moses did: Numbers 20:11-12 This simple act of disobedience caused Moses and Aaron not to be allowed to enter the promised land

All Activity in Serving God Must Be God Authorized New Testament teaches us the necessity of authority –Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus did not deny that they were religious Jesus did not contradict having done good works Jesus did say “depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!” Lawlessness is a condition of one without law (ignorance or violation)

Conclusion We must ensure that all we do is in the name of the Lord – based solely upon His written inspired Word “He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him — the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.” John 12:48

Example of Authority Practiced ItemGenericSpecificOtherExpedient ArkWoodGopherOak, PineTools Lord’s SupperFood Unleavened Bread Beans, CornBasket, Tray Boss’ CarCar ColorChevy, Blue Ford, Dodge, Red, Green Inside of Car Assemble to break bread Day First Day of Week Mon, TuePlace to Meet SingingMusicVocal-Sing Mechanical Instruments Song Books, Memory Parent’s Instruction OutingSkating Movie, Video Games Car, Bike, Walk, Run