1. The Silence of God John 8:2-11

2. Two Positions Worldly Position: Examples: Christian’s Position:
Where does the Bible say, “I can’t….”
2 John 9
Deuteronomy 4:1,2
Revelation 22:18,19
Examples:
Nadab & Abihu: Leviticus 10:1,2
King Saul: 1 Samuel 15:1-15
Christian’s Position:
What does the Bible say!
2 Timothy 3:16,17

3. By what authority do we act?
Jesus questioned about his authority
Luke 20:1-8
Mount of Transfiguration
Matthew 17:5
Jesus defines His authority
Matthew 28:18-20

4. Our Sources of Authority
Direct Command
Matthew 28:18-20
Apostolic Examples
Throughout the book of Acts
1 Corinthians 11:1
Necessary Inference
Dangers of Presumptuousness
2 Peter 2:4-11

5. Presumptuous (Daring) Defined
done or made without permission, right, or good reason

6. Is God’s silence permissive or prohibitive?
God tells/commands us what He wants and what to do
2 Timothy 3:16,17
2 Peter 1:2,3
Concerning the silence (or secret things) of God…
Deuteronomy 29:29

7. CONCLUSION
PROHIBITIVE