A Study Of Bible Authority A Study of Authority Lesson 5 (Part 1) How To Establish Authority Note: The Presentations in the study are taken from Billy W. Moore’s classbook entitled, A Study of Authority (Presentations are basically an adaptation of material found in Billy W. Moore’s classbook, A Study of Authority) Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority Matthew 21:23 “And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?” Shows the importance of the proper source of authority! Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Quick Summary of Past Lessons A Study Of Bible Authority A Quick Summary of Past Lessons We have established what authority is, and the need for it. The Old Testament, the preacher, creeds of men, desires of a congregation, elders, or “end justifies the means” are not the source of authority. Christ is the source of authority as king, and head over the church. The will of Christ is set forth in the New Testament. Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority The doctrine of Christ was taught by the apostles and practiced by the disciples. All the commands of Christ were not specifically written, for some must be learned through observing what the apostles taught. (Acts 20:35; cf. 2 Corinthians 5:20) a. CHRIST COMMANDED (Matthew 28:18-20) b. APOSTLES TAUGHT (Matthew 18:18) They did not teach their own doctrine but Christ’s. (Galatians 1:12; cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:13) c. DISCIPLES OBSERVED (Philippians 4:9) Heaven’s will is exemplified in the inspired history of the NT church. Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

How to Establish Authority A Study Of Bible Authority How to Establish Authority Three ways by which Authority may be established: Direct Statement or Command (Precept) Approved Example (Example approved by an inspired man) Necessary Inference (A conclusion that is forced) Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

The Bible Teaches By Command, Direct Statement, or Precept A Study Of Bible Authority The Bible Teaches By Command, Direct Statement, or Precept Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

Illustrations of the Bible teaching by precept: A Study Of Bible Authority Illustrations of the Bible teaching by precept: Genesis 2:17 “thou shalt not eat of it.” All Must Repent (Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3) Acts 2:38 “Repent and be baptized.” Hebrews 11:6 Faith necessary. Romans 10:9-10 Confession necessary. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 We must give. 2 Timothy 2:15 Must study. Hebrews 10:25 The assembling of the saints Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

The Bible Teaches By Approved Apostolic Example A Study Of Bible Authority The Bible Teaches By Approved Apostolic Example Philippians 3:17; 4:9; 1 Corinthians 4:16,17; 1 Corinthians 11:1, 23; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-9 Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

Illustrations of Approved Examples A Study Of Bible Authority Illustrations of Approved Examples Breaking Bread on the first day of the week (Acts 20:7) Churches sending to the relief of others in benevolence (Acts 11:29-30) Churches cooperating in the relief of needy saints. (1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 8-9; Romans 15:25ff Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

The Bible Teaches By Necessary Inference A Study Of Bible Authority The Bible Teaches By Necessary Inference Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

Examples (Or Illustrations) of Necessary Inference A Study Of Bible Authority Examples (Or Illustrations) of Necessary Inference A necessary inference is the only logical conclusion drawn from given data or premises. Before he was baptized Jesus went down into the water. Matthew 3:16 Baptism is a part of preaching Christ. Acts 8:35-36 There is a resurrection of the dead. Matthew 22:23ff Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority How To Determine What Is Authorized Observance 1 Cor. 11:23-24 Time of Observe. Acts 20:7 Frequency Acts 20:7; cf. Exodus 20:8 Illustrated Lord’s Supper verses 13-21 verse 7 verse 12 Acts 15 Circumcision Command/ Direct Statement Approved Example Necessary Inference Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority Questions Lesson 5 (Part 1) How To Establish Authority Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority Question 1 What are the three ways Bible Authority is Established? Expressed Command (Precept) Approved Apostolic Example Necessary Inference Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority Question 2 What three things are established by each of the three methods of establishing authority in the lesson example (the Lord’s Supper)? Command – What to eat and drink Example – When to eat and drink Necessary Inference – The frequency of eating and drinking Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority Question 3 Application: The kingdom of God was established on Pentecost (cf. Mark 9:1; Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2:1-4). Which of the three ways were used to establish this truth? FACTS: Promise of the kingdom to come with power. They would receive power, when Holy Spirit came upon them. 3) Holy Spirit came upon them on Day of Pentecost. Necessary Inference … Kingdom established on Pentecost! Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority Question 4 Application: Baptism to the penitent believer is “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). Which of the three ways were used to establish this truth? Direct Command: “Repent ye, and be baptized everyone of you…” Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority

A Study Of Bible Authority Question 5 Application: Are these things authorized or unauthorized? Counting of Beads, burning incense, offering animal sacrifices, confessing sins to a priest, sprinkling for baptism, Thursday night communion? Unauthorized. In every example given above, there is no command, apostolic example or necessary inference in the NT which establishes that Christians ever practiced or taught any of these things. Lesson 5-1 - How To Establish Authority