Thematic Studies In Bible Basics FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE ORACLES OF GOD Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 7 Ù Biblical Authority (Part B) Defining Biblical Authority Authority is expressed in different ways In a “general” sense Ù “Involving the whole” In a “specified” sense Ù “Restricted, particular” Until one recognizes this difference, N.T. authority for any action(s) cannot and will not be established cp. Mt 7:21-23
Lesson 7 Ù Biblical Authority (Part B) Defining Biblical Authority The “law” which governs general & specific authority is the “Law Of Exclusion” Admittedly, a human term not found in the Bible Yet, a Biblical concept necessary to know, apply Basic premise Ù the command to do 1 thing automatically excludes doing anything else
Lesson 7 Ù Biblical Authority (Part B) Defining Biblical Authority One must also understand “expediencies” A suitable, profitable, or advantageous (lawful) way to accomplish the obedience of a command Something may be an expedient as long as it is not expressly forbidden elsewhere in the Scripture Expediencies only pertain to general authority
Lesson 7 Ù Biblical Authority (Part B) Defining Biblical Authority One must also understand “expediencies” Text that instructs us is 1 Cor 10:23-33 They must be lawful v. 23a They must edify others vv. 23b-24, 33 They must never give offense, cause others to stumble (sin) v. 10:32