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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 3)
Matt. 28:18-20 Gradual Departures—How Catholicism Formed [By Ron Halbrook]
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Which water will you drink: Original spring OR polluted stream?
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
Introduction: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
Matt. 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. NAME: Divine Nature & Authority
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
Introduction: 2. To understand & apply the authority of Christ: I. Authority of Christ Expressed in Scripture II. Authority of Christ as Savior III. Authority of Christ in Local Church IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ A. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians “The seed is the word of God” Luke 8:11 Seed of Kingdom Matt. 28: Unchanging Truth of Gospel Acts 2:38, 47 Original Baptism, Church of Christ “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world”
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Matt. 28:18-20 Unchanging Truth of Gospel
“The seed is the word of God” Luke 8:11 Seed of Kingdom Matt. 28: Unchanging Truth of Gospel Acts 2:38, 47 Original Baptism, Church of Christ “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world” Acts 2:38 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:47 47 ….And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ A. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians Watermelon seed Tomato seed Gospel seed New Testament Christians, members of the church of Christ
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ B. Christ Warned of Gradual Departures Apostasy: lawless spirit of “the man of sin” (2 Thess. 2:3-7)
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Lawless spirit of all apostasies
The lawless spirit of “the man of sin” 2 Thess. 2:3-7 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Apostasy, depart from truth Lawless spirit of all apostasies personified as one man Alter truth: sit in God’s seat
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teach truth, expose error
The lawless spirit of “the man of sin” 2 Thess. 2:3-7 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. Restrain “man of sin:” teach truth, expose error
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality Steps of apostasy created Roman Catholicism 1st Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 1st Century: Christ ordained local churches with elders/pastors/bishops Acts 14:23 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
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1st Century: Christ ordained local churches
1st Century: Christ ordained local churches with elders/pastors/bishops Acts 20:17, 28 17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 1st Century: Christ ordained local churches with elders/pastors/bishops Each local church independent (no “mother” church, no “satellite” church) No earthly headquarters, no central or universal organization
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization Elevate one bishop to “presiding bishop” Presiding Bishop Presiding Bishop Bishops Deacons All Saints Bishops Deacons All Saints
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization “The Bishop” given titles: Heraclas Bishop of Alexandria, , called “father” (Greek pappas, origin of “pope”) Matt. 23:9 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization Large churches oversee small ones
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2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization
Large churches oversee small ones P o w e r b a s e g r o w i n g Presiding Bishop Bishops Deacons All Saints Local Church Local Church Local Church
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization Large church oversee programs for churches in a city, region, or province
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 4th Century: Apostasy in local organization Bishop of large city church elevated to Metropolitan Bishop, Archbishop, Patriarch (1st mention of “metropolitan bishop” A.D. 325)
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 7th Century: Apostasy in local organization In 606 Boniface III of Rome “Universal Bishop”
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Bishop of large city church elevated to
Bishop of large city church elevated to “Metropolitan Bishop” or “Archbishop” In 606 Boniface III of Rome “Universal Bishop” 1 2 4 5 3
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Church councils met to settle doctrine, write creeds
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2nd-3rd Century: Church councils met to settle doctrine, write creeds
Bishops from churches meet Debate, vote on doctrine Write creeds to bind churches Local Church Local Church Local Church
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Office of elder evolved into special priesthood All Christians priests 1 Peter 2:5 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Monastics’ rules forbad life’s blessings Sign of apostasy not holiness 1 Timothy 4:3 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Lord’s Supper evolved into “mass” (mystical sacrifice) Simple memorial, not a miracle Luke 22:19 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism 1st Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 3rd-4th Century: Easter, Christmas Adapted from paganism
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism 1st Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 5th Century: Incense & candles
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism 1st Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 6th Century: Crucifix Venerate God, not objects 1 John 5:21 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism 1st Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 7th Century: Purgatory
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism 8th Century 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 9th Century: Holy water
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 7th-11th Century: Development of papal power 12th Century: Instrumental music in worship 14th Century: Sprinkling declared equal to immersion (tradition of clinical baptism, & infant baptism; provincial Council of Ravenna 1311)
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism 15th Century 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 16th Century: Claims of holy relics (sold) Venerate God, not objects 1 John 5:21 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism 15th Century 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 16th Century: Persecute heretics from Catholicism 19th Century: Pope declared infallible in doctrine (declared dogma 1870, 1st Vatican Council)
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Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism
Century 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 19th Century: Immaculate conception of Mary (declared as dogma 1854, Pope Pius IX) 20th Century: Corporeal assumption of Mary (declared as dogma 1950, Pope Pius XII) 21st Century: Mary co-redemtrix?
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ D. Basic Doctrines of Catholicism Catholic Church through its hierarchy conveys salvation
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ
D. Basic Doctrines of Catholicism Sacraments as vehicles of grace Baptism: Any mode, baby or adult Confirmation: Profess faith, receive H.S. Penance: Sin after baptism absolved Mass: Sacrifice of Christ, transubstantiation Extreme Unction: Last anointing Orders: Divine power & grace for office Matrimony: Union under church law I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ E. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians “The seed is the word of God” Luke 8:11 Seed of Kingdom Matt. 28: Unchanging Truth of Gospel Acts 2:38, 47 Original Baptism, Church of Christ “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world”
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Matt. 28:18-20 Unchanging Truth of Gospel
“The seed is the word of God” Luke 8:11 Seed of Kingdom Matt. 28: Unchanging Truth of Gospel Acts 2:38, 47 Original Baptism, Church of Christ “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world” Acts 2:38 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:47 47 ….And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ E. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians Watermelon seed Gospel seed Catholic seed New Testament Christians, members of the church of Christ Members of Roman Catholic Church
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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ F. All Things We Preach & Practice Must Be Authorized by the New Testament Book, chapter, & verse General or specific terms Statement, example, or implication Divine silence forbids, excludes, & prohibits Speak where the Bible speaks, be silent where the Bible is silent Original church of Christ under his authority
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Invitation: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation
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Matt. 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
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