Expediencies. God is able to accomplish the greatest things Gospel Matt. 28:19-20 Col. 1:23 Kingdom Matt. 13:31-32 Acts 17:6.

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Expediencies

God is able to accomplish the greatest things Gospel Matt. 28:19-20 Col. 1:23 Kingdom Matt. 13:31-32 Acts 17:6

Because God has designed the perfect law James 1:25 Gal. 2:3-5 Gal. 5:1 Gal. 4:9-11 Col. 2:18-23

Generic authority authorizes expediencies and Specific authority eliminates them Gen. 6:14 Rom. 13:1-2 Acts 5:29

Generic authority authorizes expediencies and Specific authority eliminates them Gen. 6:14 Make yourself an ark of gopherwood; make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and outside with pitch.

God is the only one that can make exceptions to the rules Rom. 13:1-2 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: "We ought to obey God rather than men.

Understanding Expediencies Must first be authorized / and it can not violate any other scripture 2 John 9 1 Chr. 13:7-12 Col. 3:17

Understanding Expediencies Must first be authorized / and it can not violate any other scripture Matt. 28:19-20 Authorized to go teach the gospel Expediencies Authorized ( by car, by foot, by mule, by bus, by plane, by use of internet, etc…) But can’t steal a car Eph. 5:28

Understanding Expediencies Must directly carry out or facilitate what has been authorized / must not be an addition Heb. 10:25 A place to meet is authorized Building, tent, house, field, buy, rent, etc… are authorized expediencies A church gymnasium is an addition

Understanding Expediencies Must directly carry out or facilitate what has been authorized / must not be an addition 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Authorized: the free will collection from the local saints Time on first day of the week, using plates, or a hat are authorized expediencies Church bake sales, car washes, etc.. Is an unauthorized addition

Understanding Expediencies Must directly carry out or facilitate what has been authorized / must not be an addition Eph. 5:19 Congregational singing is authorized Song books, song leaders are authorized expediencies Instrumental music, church singing groups are unscriptural additions

Understanding Expediencies Cant be specified Matt. 18:15 "Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. A post on Facebook is not a authorized expediency

Understanding Expediencies Expediencies are not a source of authority 1 Thes. 5:21 Col. 3:17 Must Edify Romans 14:19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. 1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 1 Cor. 14:37-38

Understanding Expediencies Must consider the weak brother Rom. 15:1-2 Rom. 14:1-2 1 Cor. 10:23-33