W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 1

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 2  Apostasy begins with a change in attitude –  Apostasy is fueled by a change in conviction -  Apostasy demands a change in the application of scripture!  Apostasy often reacts to criticism in a negative way further hardening the heart!

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 3  Is it from heaven or men? – (Mat 21:23-27)  Do ALL in the “name of the Lord” – (Col. 3:17)  What Are The Consequences of “The Bible Doesn’t Say ‘NOT TO’” Approach? – (2 Cor. 5:7)  MANY Determine What They Are Going To Do By What They Are Doing Now...

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 4  The Scribes and Pharisees recognized the need for Divine authority – they just didn’t always apply the need to themselves – (21:23,25; 15:3-9; 23)  Jesus acknowledged the need for Divine authority – (21:24,25)

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 5  Our Parents (Mt. 10:21, 34-37)  Our Conscience (Acts 23:1; 24:16; 26:9-11)  The Majority (Mt. 7:13-14)  Religious Leaders (2 Cor. 11:13-15; 2 Pet. 2:1-3)  Tradition (Mt. 15:1-9; Col. 2:8, 18-23)  Personal Desire (Pr. 14:12; 16:25; Jer. 10:23)  Emotions & Feelings (Pr. 28:26; Jer. 17:9)  Churches & Denominations (Acts 20:28-32; 1 Tim 4:1-3)  The Good End (Rom. 3:8)  Human Creeds (Mt. 15:7-9)

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 6  Whatsoever...  “In the name of” – Acts 4:7-12 7And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, "By what power or by what name have you done this?” …… that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."~ (NKJV)

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 7 W. E. Vine:... “is used... (II) for all that a name implies, of authority, character, rank, majesty, power, excellence, etc.,...

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 8 W. E. Vine:... (1) representing the authority of Christ.... (2) in the power of.... (3) in acknowledgement or confession of.... (4) in recognition of the authority of (sometimes combined with the thought of relying or resting on)...Col. 3:17; (#3686, pp )

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 9 Martin Luther “Whatever is not against scripture is for scripture, and scripture for it” [Handbook of Denominations, pg. 132]

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 10 Martin Luther

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 11 “What the Bible does not command we may not do,” [The Discovery And Reformation – [ Ulrich Zwingli –

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 12 Ulrich Zwingli – [The Discovery And Reformation – [

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 13 *Doctrine – (Origins – Soteriology – Eschatology) *Baptism – (Sprinkling – Pouring - Figurative) *Music in Worship – (Mechanical – Entertainment) *The Lord’s Supper – (Coke & Pizza – Thursday?) *The Work of The CHURCH – (Secular Education – Provision of Social & Recreational Activities – World Benevolence – Extended Earthly Organization)

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 14 *Doctrine – (Origins – Soteriology – Eschatology) *Baptism – (Sprinkling – Pouring - Figurative) *Music in Worship – (Mechanical – Entertainment) *The Lord’s Supper – (Coke & Pizza – Thursday?) *The Work of The CHURCH – (Secular Education – Provision of Social & Recreational Activities – World Benevolence – Extended Earthly Organization) Deut 4:2; 12:32; Joshua 1:7; Proverbs 30:6 2 Tim. 3:16,17; Rev 22:18,19

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 15 *Cain – (Gen. 4:7) – Heb 11:4 *Nadab and Abihu – (Lev. 10:1,2) *Moses – (Num 20:8-24) *King Saul – (1 Sam. 13 & 15) *David’s ox cart – (1 Chr. 13:7-12; 15:2) *Jeroboam – (1 Kings 12:25-33) *Uzziah – (2 Chr. 26:16-23) *Not of Faith – (Rom 14:23; 2 Cor. 5:7)

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 16  Measuring what we can do by what we are doing is UNWISE!!  We need to use and follow the pattern – ALWAYS!!  If 2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:16,17; Jude 1:3 & 2 John 1:9 – Then - the line is drawn where revelation ends!!!!

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 17  If we can use a piano in worship... Then why not ____________  If we can have a “building for social activities”...  If we can provide secular education... (secular ________)  If the elders of this congregation can oversee the work of another congregation...

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 18  Is it from heaven or men? – (Mat 21:23-27)  Do ALL in the “name of the Lord” – (Col. 3:17)  What Are The Consequences of “The Bible Doesn’t Say ‘NOT TO’” Approach? – (2 Cor. 5:7)  MANY Determine What They Are Going To Do By What They Are Doing Now...

W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 19 2 Timothy 1:13 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

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W. 65st church of Christ - April, 16, 2006Don McClain 21