1. Study of Authority, Part II
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

2. Study of Authority 2 Last session we learned: What authority is
Our Source of Authority
Not ourselves
Not other men
Not preachers
Not creeds (see next slide since it was overlooked in last lesson)
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

3. Study of Authority 2 Creeds of men?
Some believe the Bible is like the US constitution, it needs amending from time to time. They think since times change, so should the Bible and religion.
Matthew “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”
2 Peter 1.3 His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness…
2 Tim All Scriptures is given by inspiration of God…
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

4. Study of Authority 2 Last session we learned: What authority is
Our Source of Authority
Not ourselves
Not other men
Not preachers
Not creeds
Not Old Testament
Not desires of the congregation
BUT CHRIST – Matthew 28.18
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

5. Study of Authority 2
Today we will look at HOW to establish authority from the Scriptures – 2 Tim ; Col. 3.17; 2 Tim. 2.15
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

6. Study of Authority 2
2 Timothy : All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

7. Study of Authority 2
Colossians 3.17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 2 Tim Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

8. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
By Direct Commandment
Some examples
All must repent – Acts 17.30; Luke
Acts “"Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent…”
Luke 13.3, 5 “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.”
Luke “"and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

9. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
By Direct Commandment
Some examples
All must repent – Acts 17.30; Luke
All must be baptized to be saved – Mark 16.16; Acts 2.38
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

10. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
By Direct Commandment
Some examples
All must repent – Acts 17.30; Luke
All must be baptized to be saved – Mark 16.16; Acts 2.38
All disciples contribute – 1 Cor
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

11. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
By Direct Commandment
Some examples
All must repent – Acts 17.30; Luke
All must be baptized to be saved – Mark 16.16; Acts 2.38
All disciples contribute – 1 Cor
All saints to assemble – Heb
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

12. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
By Approved Examples
An example approved by an inspired man, therefore approved by the Holy Spirit
Breaking bread on the First Day of the week – Acts 20.7
Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence – Acts
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

13. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
By Approved Examples
Acts
Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.
30 This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

14. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
By Necessary Inference
Inference = a logical conclusion made necessary by the facts (revealed in the Word)
Some examples:
Lot went down to Egypt with Abraham – Gen. 13.1; 12.10
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

15. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
Genesis Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to dwell there, for the famine was severe in the land. Genesis 13.1 Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

16. Three Ways of Establishing Authority
By Necessary Inference
Another example – Jesus went down into the water when He was baptized:
Matthew “When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.”
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

17. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
We learn WHAT to eat and drink by direct command and statement.
Matt “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body."
27 Then He took the cup*, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you.
28 "For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
*(verse 29 “fruit of the vine”)
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

18. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
We learn WHEN to eat and drink by an Approved Example.
Acts “Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.”
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

19. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
We learn HOW OFTEN to eat and drink by a Necessary Inference.
Acts “Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.”
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

20. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
Since they met on the first day of the week, it is implied (and we infer) that they met EACH first day of EVERY week, since every week has a first day.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

21. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
When a thing is to be observed one time a year, a month and day of the month must be specified.
Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
Another example, the Day of Pentecost…
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

22. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
Day of Pentecost was the day after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover
Leviticus “'And you shall count for yourselves from the day after the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the sheaf of the wave offering: seven Sabbaths shall be completed. Count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you shall offer a new grain offering to the LORD.”
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

23. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
Thus Pentecost was always fifty days after the Sabbath of the Passover
And it was always on the first day of that week, and that week only
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

24. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

25. 3 Ways Illustrated by Lord’s Supper
Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified.
Ex. 20:10 “but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates.”
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

26. These Used to Verify Anything
Where would these things fall then?
Vocal singing – Direct Statement: Eph. 5.19
Instrumental music – Human authority, no New Testament statement, command, example, or implication
Baptism – Direct command and statement: Mark 16.16; Acts 2.38
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

27. These Used to Verify Anything
Baptism commanded directly
We know by example it was in water – Acts
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

28. These Used to Verify Anything
Acts Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?“ 37 Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.“ 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. 39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.

29. These Used to Verify Anything
Baptism commanded directly
We know by example it was in water – Acts
We know by direct statement it was a burial –
Col “buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.
Romans 6.3-4
“Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
Study of Authority Part #2
INTRODUCTION:
1)In our last lesson we learned
What Authority Is?
2)We are interested today in learning How to Establish Authority.
Our Source of Authority.
THREE WAYS TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY
1. Examples
A. By Direct Statement or Command
(a)All Must Repent Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3,5; 24.47
(b)All Must Be Baptized to Be Saved. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(c)All Disciples are to Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2
(d)Assembling of the Saints Heb. 10:25
B. An Approved Example (An Example approved by an inspired man)
(1)Examples
(a) Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week Acts 20:7
C. Necessary inference:
b. Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence. Acts 11:29-30
(1)An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. A conclusion that is necessary.
(2)Examples of necessary inference:
(a)Lot went down into Egypt with Abram Gen. 13:1; 12:10
(b)Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water Mat. 3:16
THREE WAYS OF ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER
A. We learn what to eat and drink by a direct command or statement. Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:18
B. We know when to eat and drink by an Approved example Acts 20:7
(1)Only reference to the day in the Bible to do so
2. Any other day would be acting without Bible Authority.
(1)Since they met on the 1st day of the week it is inferred that they met each first day of every week since each week has a 1st day.
C. How often or Frequency of eating by a Necessary inference Acts 20:7
(2)When a thing is to be observed only one time a year, a month and the day of the month must be specified.
(a)Your birthday, or mine (April 6th), only one time a year.
(b)Day of Pentecost - Morrow after the seventh Sabbath from the Sabbath of the Passover Lev. 23:15,16
2. And thus always on the first day of the week
1. Thus always 50 days from the Sabbath of the Passover
(3)Things to be observed one time each month must be specified by the day of the month.
(a)Rent, a payment, a school teacher's salary.
(4)Therefore a weekly observance only the day of the week need be specified. Ex. 20:10
Conclusion:
Where would these things fall?
(2)Vocal Singing - Direct statement Eph. 5:19
(1)Baptism - Direct statement Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38
(3)Instrumental Music - Human Authority no New Testament Authority by any of the three methods of est. authority we have discussed.
If we are going to obey Colossians 3.17, then we must learn to “rightly divide” the Scriptures.