2. John 18:14 “It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people.” John 11:50 “Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.” John 16:7 “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.”

3. 1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.” 2 Corinthians 8:10 “And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.” 2 Corinthians 12:1 “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.”

5. What is expediency? What is expediency? What are the grounds for judging an act to be expedient? What are the grounds for judging an act to be expedient? What are the grounds of judging an act not to be expedient? What are the grounds of judging an act not to be expedient?

6. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. (1 Corinthians 6:12 NKJV) All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. (1 Corinthians 6:12 NKJV) All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. (1 Corinthians 10:23 NKJV) All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. (1 Corinthians 10:23 NKJV) All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. (1 Corinthians 10:23 KJV) All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. (1 Corinthians 10:23 KJV)

7. Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. (1 John 3:4) Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. (1 John 3:4) So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17) So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17) For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. (Romans 14:23) But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. (Romans 14:23) – Consider presumption in light of 1Cor. 2:10-13; Gen. 4;Heb. 11:4; 2Sam. 6:6-7)

8. When God specifies, there is no choice but to either obey or disobey. When God specifies, there is no choice but to either obey or disobey. To go beyond that which is specified or offer a substitute therefore is to add to what God has said instead of aiding obedience to his word. To go beyond that which is specified or offer a substitute therefore is to add to what God has said instead of aiding obedience to his word. Mechanical instruments do not aid; they add to God’s command to sing (Ephesians 5:17; Colossians 3:16) Mechanical instruments do not aid; they add to God’s command to sing (Ephesians 5:17; Colossians 3:16) XMechanical instruments do not aid; they add to God’s command to sing

9. When God specifies, there is no choice but to either obey or disobey. To go beyond that which is specified or offer a substitute therefore is to add to what God has said instead of aiding obedience to his word. God commands to dip (baptize), bury (Romans 6:4) in baptism. Sprinkling is not an aid in carrying out that command. XSprinkling is not an aid in carrying out that command. It is a substitute for what God says to do.

10. When God specifies, there is no choice but to either obey or disobey. A missionary society or any other organization that men build and maintain to do the work of God’s church is not an aid in carrying out God’s commandment. It is an addition or substitute for the Lord’s way, because it does not come within the scope of the organization under its own elders (Acts 14:23; Philippians 1:1). XA missionary society or any other organization that men build is not an aid because it substitutes the Lord’s way.

11. It must edify (1Cor. 10:23-33; 1Cor. 14:26) – If God commands something, then it must be done in spite of consequences (Acts 4:18-20; 5:29). – But if it is not necessary and we demand something that destroys the peace and unity of God’s children, then we sin. It must not offend the conscience of a brother (1Cor. 8:7-13; 10:32) – When it comes to matters of personal judgment, if we allow our liberty to become a stumbling block to those who are weak & we wound a weak brother’s conscience, then we sin against Christ.

12. Christ has commanded to teach: He has not specified the method; has specified the organization (the church) Matthew 28:18-20, 1Timothy 3:15. Method: Privately or publicly Privately or publicly Within entire assembly or class Within entire assembly or class With or without study aids With or without study aidsOrganization XRelying upon organization other than church to do teaching

13. Christ commanded “drink this cup” (1Cor. 11:25-28); The cup is the fruit of the vine (Mt 26:27-29) We do have a choice as to the number of containers We do have a choice as to the number of containers XWe have no choice as to the element.

14. Christ commanded the saints to assemble (Heb. 10:25); He did not specify as to how the place of assembly must be provided One’s house One’s house Rented building Rented building Owned building Owned building

15. Christ commands the saints to sing (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16). There is no N. T. authority for instrumental music. With aid of a book With aid of a book With aid of lights With aid of lights Sitting or standing Sitting or standing What parts we sing What parts we sing XMechanical instruments.

16. Christ commands the church to do the work of ministering (Eph. 4:12) to those who can be taken care of lawfully (1Tim. 5:16). The organization to do this work has been specified… The congregation under its own elders (Acts 14:23; Phil 1:1). Method not specified Place provided Necessities to be furnished

17. The jurisdiction of the elders of a congregation is established in Scriptural authority (Acts 20:28; 1Pt. 5:2). Oversee the local flock in which they “are among” Oversee the local flock in which they “are among” XAre not to oversee the membership and work of another location.

18. What is expediency? I – Many times discussed among brethren, usually referring to what constitutes something as being a convenient help, or a practical aid in carrying out a command of the Lord. There are grounds for judging an act to be expedient, vs. the grounds of judging an act not to be expedient. You would do well to study carefully upon this topic for yourself.