A Study of Authority

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A Study ofAuthority

• And if anyone hears My words and does not
  believe, I do not judge him for I did not come
  to judge the world but to save the world. He who
  rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has
  that which judges him the word that I have
  spoken will judge him in the last day (John
  1247-48).

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A Study ofAuthority

• Lesson 14
• Other Applications Summary

(Presentations are basically an adaptation of
material found in Billy W. Moores classbook, A
Study of Authority)
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Introduction

• We have learned in past lessons the need for
  authority
• Two kinds of authority (Generic Specific)
• Means of establishing authority (Command,
  Example, Inference)
• With this lesson we seek to make application,
  recognizing our need for authority all areas by
  utilizing some examples.

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The Need for Authority regardingthe Worship of
the Local Church

• We must relegate our worship to Gods divine
  pattern
• Singing (Eph. 519 Col. 316)
• Praying (1 Tim. 21-8 Eph. 618)
• Lords Supper (Acts 207 1 Cor. 11 )
• Contribution (1 Cor. 161-3 2 Cor. 97)
• Preaching/Teaching (Acts 207 1 Cor. 146,19)

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The Need for Authority regardingthe Name of the
Church

• We must recognize the ownership of our Lord
• churches of Christ (Romans 1616)
• of the living God (1 Tim. 315)
• of God (1 Cor. 12)
• body of Christ (Eph. 123)
• house of God (Heb. 36)
• temple of God (1 Cor. 316-17)

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The Need for Authority regardingOganization of
the Church

• Organization in the Universal church
• Christ has all authority (Matt. 2818)
• No universal structure or organization
• Organization in the Local church
• Elders, Deacons (Philippians 11)
• Autonomy of the Local church
• Range of Elders rule (1 Peter 51-2)
• Organization of Work to be done is
  always on the local level

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The Need for Authority regardingGods Plan of
Salvation for Man

• Gods Plan
• Hear the Gospel (Romans 1017)
• Believe the Gospel (John 316 Rom. 109-10)
• Repent of Sins (Luke 133 Acts 237)
• Confess Christ (Acts 8 37 Rom. 109-10)
• Be Baptized (Acts 238 Mark 1616)
• Mans plans differ, and are without authority

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Summary

• Must have authority for all practices
• Christ is source of all authority
• Authority can be established in 3 ways
• Expressed Command
• Approved Example
• Necessary Inference
• Two aspects to authority
• Generic Specific
• Expediency
• We must respect the Silence of Scripture

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Questions
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• Lesson 14
• Miscellaneous Applications Summary

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Question 1

• What are the five acts of Worship revealed in the
  New Testament?

1. Singing
2. Praying
3. Lords Supper
4. Contribution
5. Preaching/Teaching

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Question 2

• Give some examples of the descriptions contained
  in the New Testament regarding the church?

churches of Christ (Rom. 1616) of the living
God (1 Tim. 315) of God (1 Cor. 12) Etc
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Question 3

• What does Philippians 11 say about the
  organization of the local church? Describe the
  concept of autonomy.

Elders and deacons are to be appointed in the
local church. Autonomy means simply,
Self-rule. No organization larger than, or
influencing the local congregation.
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Question 4

• What are the five steps man must take to be
  saved, as revealed in the New Testament?

1. Hear the Gospel (Rom. 1017)
2. Believe the Gospel (Rom. 109-10)
3. Repent of Sins (Luke 133 Acts 238)
4. Confess Christ (Acts 837 Rom. 109-10)
5. Be Baptized (Acts 238 Mark 1616)

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Question 5

• Be able to express concisely the concept of
  authority as it is established in the scriptures.

1. See Summary slide 6
2. Christ has established His will for man, and
   revealed it in the New Testament scriptures. We
   must respect and abide by that will, and not be
   arrogant enough to substitute our will for His.