1. Bible Authority, Part 16 (Conclusion)

2. Series on Bible Authority intended to build and reinforce respect for God’s authority in Christ as we live by faith, Matt. 28:18-20; Col. 3:17 Series on Bible Authority intended to build and reinforce respect for God’s authority in Christ as we live by faith, Matt. 28:18-20; Col. 3:17 Constant choice: Constant choice: Christ or a lesser power, Col. 2:8-10, 20-23 Christ or a lesser power, Col. 2:8-10, 20-23 Heaven or men, Matt. 21:25 Heaven or men, Matt. 21:25 Only Jesus has the authority of heaven to save us, Acts 4:12 Only Jesus has the authority of heaven to save us, Acts 4:12 2

3. G REAT F AITH draws necessary inferences as it submits to the authority of Christ, Lk. 7:1-3, 6-8, 9 (Heb. 11:1, 6) G REAT F AITH draws necessary inferences as it submits to the authority of Christ, Lk. 7:1-3, 6-8, 9 (Heb. 11:1, 6) G REAT F AITH loves Christ by obeying His commands, Jno. 14:15; 1 Jno. 5:3; 3:18 G REAT F AITH loves Christ by obeying His commands, Jno. 14:15; 1 Jno. 5:3; 3:18 G REAT F AITH follows the examples of Christ in hope, 1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3: 17-21 (14); Lk. 6:40; 1 Jno. 2:5-6 G REAT F AITH follows the examples of Christ in hope, 1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3: 17-21 (14); Lk. 6:40; 1 Jno. 2:5-6 3

4. Bible authority establishes the doctrine we teach, 1:3-4 (Gal. 1:6-9) Bible authority establishes the doctrine we teach, 1:3-4 (Gal. 1:6-9) Purpose of God’s commandment (authority) is love, 1:5 Purpose of God’s commandment (authority) is love, 1:5 From a pure heart, Isa. 1:10-17; Psa. 51:16-17 From a pure heart, Isa. 1:10-17; Psa. 51:16-17 From a good conscience, 1 Pet. 3:21; Rom. 12:9 From a good conscience, 1 Pet. 3:21; Rom. 12:9 From sincere faith, Jas. 2:14-18 From sincere faith, Jas. 2:14-18 4

5. Cleanse your heart to make room for God’s word, Jas. 1:21 (4:8) Cleanse your heart to make room for God’s word, Jas. 1:21 (4:8) Implant God’s word deeply in your heart, Jas. 1:21 Implant God’s word deeply in your heart, Jas. 1:21 Requires meekness (contrast wrath, 1:19-20) Requires meekness (contrast wrath, 1:19-20) Follow Bible authority by obeying the word, Jas. 1:22-24 Follow Bible authority by obeying the word, Jas. 1:22-24 5

6. Faith at work is blessed: Submissive obedience to Bible authority, Jas. 1:25-27 Faith at work is blessed: Submissive obedience to Bible authority, Jas. 1:25-27 Looks into the perfect law of liberty (Jno. 20:5, 11; Psa. 119:97) Looks into the perfect law of liberty (Jno. 20:5, 11; Psa. 119:97) Continues in it (remains in truth) Continues in it (remains in truth) Doer of the work (obey perfect law, Psa. 19:7) Doer of the work (obey perfect law, Psa. 19:7) Blessed in what he does, Jas. 1:26-27 Blessed in what he does, Jas. 1:26-27 6

7. By faith we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness, 5:5 By faith we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness, 5:5 Faith working through love has power to overcome sin and death and every obstacle that would hinder us, 5:6 Faith working through love has power to overcome sin and death and every obstacle that would hinder us, 5:6 We must run well by “obeying the truth” We must run well by “obeying the truth” By submitting to Christ’s authority – Bible authority – in everything! Gal. 5:7 By submitting to Christ’s authority – Bible authority – in everything! Gal. 5:7 7