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

3. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
Why Study Biblical Authority?
In some realms of life, it is not necessary to study (i.e. be concerned about) an “exclusive” claim of authority
Politics Ù competing parties, rules of government
Economics Ù different theories for different times
In such realms, alternatives are equal

4. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
Why Study Biblical Authority?
However, in religion, there is every reason to study, be concerned about authority
Man has no authoritative say cp. Mt 28:18
This is the only realm that carries eternal consequences…it matters whether or not we are pleasing the Lord cp. Mt 7:21-23

5. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
Why Study Biblical Authority?
Anytime there has been a departure from the “pattern” God has decreed, sin has occurred
If what results from human efforts is not like the “pattern” revealed in the Scripture (God’s 1 book), it will not be pleasing to God…no matter what we might think about it cp. Heb 8:5

6. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
Why Study Biblical Authority?
This concept is especially important for young Christians to understand
Historically, every issue that has resulted in division among the Lord’s people has been due to a failure to understand, accept, & apply Biblical authority
To avoid repeating these errors from the past, we must study & teach for the future

7. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
The Importance Of Biblical Authority
Having a solid understanding on authority is important for 2 main reasons…
Knowing how to define, understand, and apply Biblical authority allows us to teach unbelievers, deal with brethren who want to take the church into apostasy

8. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
The Importance Of Biblical Authority
Having a solid understanding on authority is important for 2 main reasons…
Knowing how to define, understand, and apply Biblical authority allows the people of God to maintain their “distinctive separateness” in a world given over to sin, and to continue to serve God in the ways He has ordained

9. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
The Importance Of Biblical Authority
This “distinctive separateness” is in jeopardy as homes & churches continue to fail in their obligations to teach
Consider the disappointing survey results on page 22

10. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
The Need For Biblical Authority

11. Ú Illustrating The Need For Authority The issue to be decided…
What is the length of this line? Ú
The only right way to determine…
consult the standard

12. Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A)
The Need For Biblical Authority
Imagine a world without any authority
All sense of order would be lost…we would live in a world full of only chaos