Pattern of Authority Acts 15:1-20.

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Pattern of Authority Acts 15:1-20

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Authority is... The right to command or direct The right to enforce obedience The right to administer punishment The right to empower to act Jesus Christ has authority over all things Christians submit to His authority

Authority of Jesus Christ “Whatever you do” - Col 3:17 “Abide in the doctrine of Christ” - 2 Jn 9 “Keep His commandments” - 1 Jn 2:3-6 “Keep His word” “Abide in Him” “Walk as He walked”

Authority of the Apostles “We are of God” - 1 Jn 4:6 “In every church” - 1 Cor 4:17 “No to think beyond-written” - 1 Cor 4:6 “Walk by the same rule” - Phil 3:16-17 “Be of the same mind” “Following my example”

Authority: Pattern & Practice Illustration Direct Statement Command Acts 15:13-20 Prophecy Amos 9:11-12 Divinely Approved Example Acts 15:12 Miracles Heb 2:1-4 Necessary Conclusion Acts 15:7-11 Holy Spirit Acts 10:44-48

Authority: Pattern & Practice Cannot forbid baptism Acts 10:47-48 Necessary Conclusion Gentiles given spiritual gifts Acts 10:44-46 Divinely Approved Example Peter given a vision Acts 10:9-16 Direct Statement Command Illustration Authority Practice Authority Pattern

By What Authority? Worship Authority Authority?? Singing Eph 5:19; Col 3:16 Instrumental Music, Rock bands, Choirs, praise teams Prayer Acts 12:5, 12 Gibberish of so-called tongue speaking Preach/Teach 2 Tim 4:1-5; 1 Cor 14:26 Magic shows, movies, Easter and Xmas Serv Collection 1 Cor 16:1-2 Monday, Tuesday… bake sale, pancake breakfast Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 16:1-2; 11; Acts 20:7 Monday, Tuesday…leavened bread, cookies

Edification of the saints Benevolence to needy saints By What Authority? Work Authority Authority?? Evangelism to the lost Gal 6:6; 1 Cor 9:11; 1 Thess 1:8 Church sponsored recreation (Lockins, Gymnasiums, Advertising, Family Life Centers), social meals, Secular Education, Hospitals, Orphan and Widow Homes, Church Retreats and Camps, Secular Activities (CPR, Mechanic classes, Dance classes, singles programs) Edification of the saints Acts 20:32; Eph 4:11-12; 1 Tim 1:3-4 Benevolence to needy saints 2 Cor 8; 9 Rom 15:25-27 Acts 11:27-30

Authority: General or Specific Case Generic Specific Noah (Gen 6) Wood “Gopher” Naaman (2 Kgs 5) Water “Jordan” Jesus (Mk 16:16) Preach “Gospel” Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 11) Eat Day, elements, place Worship in song (Eph 5:19) Make Music “Sing”

General Authority: Expedients Command Authorizes Expedients Build an Ark Tools Hammer, Saw Assemble Place Buy, Rent, Build Lord’s Supper Bread & Grape juice Trays & Cups Baptize Pool, Lake, Baptistery Sing Assembly Books, Visual aid, Tuning fork

to the written Word of God: Summation Total Respect & Complete Submission to the written Word of God: Acting immediately to obey Him Not adding to His Word Not acting upon His silence