If we want to do something in Jesus’ name: 1. If we think it’s good for us or someone else or the church, we’re going to do it. 2. We need to find a proof text before we can do it. 3. We need to examine the Scriptures and establish authority from Jesus before we can do it.
Judaizing teachers insisted on circumcision and the keeping of the Law of Moses, and they pressed the issue. Surely some looked to passages in the OT before deciding to go along with the judaizers.
How did the apostles handle the situation? 15:6 Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. They gathered the evidence, v. 7-11, 12, They drew conclusions, v
The role of women in the church
View 1 – some women are gifted teachers and leaders and ought to be able hold those positions in the church. View 2 – Acts 18:24-26 A woman taught a man in this instance, so women ought to be able to teach a man in every instance.
View 3 – What do the Scriptures teach? Acts 18:24-26 doesn’t deal with an assembly 1 Timothy 2:11-14, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
The role of women in the church Mechanical instruments in worship
View 1 – We like mechanical instruments. We have some talented musicians. We’re going to use them. View 2 – 2 Chronicles 7:6, Revelation 5:8-9
View 3 – What do the Scriptures teach? The Law of Moses has been done away, Galatians 3:24-25 Revelation 5 is a symbolic vision and doesn’t apply to our worship today. Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 14:15, Hebrews 13:15
The role of women in the church Mechanical instruments in worship The plan of salvation
View 1 – Just believe in Jesus. You are saved by faith only. View 2 – John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10
View 3 – What do the Scriptures teach? John 3:16 and Romans 10:9-10 aren’t the only passages that deal with our salvation. Acts 17:30, Romans 10:10, Mark 16:16, Revelation 2:10
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, “It is written again,…”