THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 3)

THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 3)
Matt. 28:18-20 [By Ron Halbrook]

THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 3)
Matt. 28:18-20 Gradual Departures—How Catholicism Formed [By Ron Halbrook]

Which water will you drink: Original spring OR polluted stream?

THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
Introduction: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation

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.

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

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

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”

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.

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

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

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

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)

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.

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
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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization Elevate one bishop to “presiding bishop” Presiding Bishop Bishops Deacons All Saints

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.

Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization Large churches oversee small ones

2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization
Large churches oversee small ones Presiding Bishop Bishops Deacons All Saints

Large churches oversee small ones Presiding Bishop Bishops Deacons All Saints Local Church Local Church Local Church

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

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

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)

Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 7th Century: Apostasy in local organization In 606 Boniface III of Rome “Universal Bishop”

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

Century 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 0-100 2nd-3rd Century: Church councils met to settle doctrine, write creeds

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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)

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?

IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ D. Basic Doctrines of Catholicism Catholic Church through its hierarchy conveys salvation

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

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.

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

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”

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.

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

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 New Testament Christians, members of the church 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

IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ F. All Things We Preach & Practice Must Be Authorized by the New Testament

IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ F. All Things We Preach & Practice Must Be Authorized by the New Testament Book, chapter, & verse

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

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

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

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

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

Invitation: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation

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 V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s Popes exercise political power; church full of worldliness (ignorance, greed, & immorality)

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s Popes exercise political power; church full of worldliness (ignorance, greed, & immorality) King Henry IV asks pardon of Pope Gregory VII (interdict) Jn. 18:36 36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ
A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s Catholic Church withheld God’s Word from the common man via Latin Vulgate 1 Pet. 1:24-25 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s Bible translated into common languages John Wycliffe, “morning star” of reform: complete English Bible 1382

John Wycliffe trained preachers (lollards)—many executed
John Wycliffe died 1384; 1428 Catholic Church burned his bones, Bibles, & books— scattered ashes on River Swift

A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s Bible translated into common languages Gutenberg printed Latin Bible 1455

A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s Bible translated into common languages Luther: N.T. 1520, complete Bible 1534

Bible translated into common languages
William Tyndale: “if God spare my life, ere many years I will cause a boy that driveth a plough shall know more of the Scriptures than he [the Pope] did” (1521) Pope Leo X

Tyndale’s New Testament published 1525-26, revised 1534—excellent!

William Tyndale’s Bibles often burned— he was executed 1536

the King of England’s eyes!
Bible translated into common languages William Tyndale’s Bibles often burned— he was executed 1536 Lord, open the King of England’s eyes!

King James I: Commission scholars 1604, men begin 1607, Authorized Version or KJV published 1611 (N.T. 90% Tyndale’s 1534)

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s Indulgence: transfer merits of Christ, Mary, & saints—remit penalties for sin on earth & in purgatory For the living & the dead Granted if visit saints’ relics, pay

Indulgence: transfer merits of Christ, Mary, & saints—remit penalties on earth, in purgatory
Pope Leo X offered plenary indulgence (total pardon) to raise money to renovate St. Peter’s Basilica in 1517

Pope Leo X offered plenary indulgence (total pardon) to raise money to renovate St. Peter’s Basilica in 1517 Johann Tetzel in Germany: “As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, The soul from purgatory springs”

Inexpensive indulgence 10 days: “In the authority of all the saints… I absolve thee from all sins… & remit all punishment for ten days”

Inexpensive indulgence 10 days: “In the authority of all the saints… I absolve thee from all sins… & remit all punishment for ten days” More expensive: 1,902,202 years

God forgives us w/o money Isa. 55:1 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Attempt to buy God’s gifts sinful
Acts 8:20-23 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s In Germany in 1517 Martin Luther wrote 95 theses for debate, challenged Pope’s authority, excommunicated ; declared an outlaw

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ A. Catholic Corruption Sparked Reforms in 1400’s-1500’s In Germany in 1517 Martin Luther wrote 95 theses for debate, challenged Pope’s authority, excommunicated ; declared an outlaw Philip Melanchthon wrote Augsburg Confession 1530; origin of Lutheran Church

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching In Switzerland Ulrich Zwingli a priest left Catholicism in Zurich ; origin of Reformed & Presbyterian Churches

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching In France John Calvin studied priesthood & law; Institutes of the Christian Religion 1536; led Geneva, Switzerland; origin of Reformed & Presbyterian Churches

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching In England King Henry VIII was declared “Defender of the Faith” by Pope Leo X for opposing Luther; Henry made the Church of England independent in to secure marriage to Anne Boleyn

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ B. Efforts to Reform Catholicism, Return to New Testament Teaching In Europe Anabaptist movements: reform ferment by lower classes; Menno Simons priest in Netherlands, immersed 1536; Grebel, Hutter, Hoffman, Hut, etc.; origin of Mennonites, Amish, & Church of the Brethren; st Baptists: John Smyth in Holland 1607

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ C. Reformers Severely Persecuted by Catholicism, Wars Fought Reformers protest persecution: Protestant Reformation Declared outlaws, arrested, tortured, Bibles burned, executed Great struggle to find & follow the authority of Christ

D. Reformers Struggle with How to Apply Bible Authority Struggle to clarify restoration principle of 1 Pet. 4:11 1 Peter 4:11 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

RESTORATION PRINCIPLE
(1 Peter 4:11) What is not authorized is forbidden What is not forbidden is authorized Z W I N G L I L U T H E R “Reject what the Bible did not enjoin” “Accept what the Bible did not prohibit” “What the Bible does not command we may not do” “We may do what the Bible does not forbid” Oppose images, crosses, organs, choirs, clerical dress, etc. Embrace images, crosses, organs, choirs, clerical dress, etc. VS R.H. Bainton, The Church of Our Fathers, pp

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ D. Reformers Struggle with How to Apply Bible Authority Luther’s looser view prevailed Denominations multiplied

DENOMINATIONS 606 Rome Boniface III Roman Catholic 1520 Germany
Martin Luther Lutheran 1534 England Henry VIII Anglican/Episcopal 1536 Switzerland John Calvin Presbyterian 1607 Holland John Smythe Baptist 1739 John Wesley Methodist 1830 America Joseph Smith Mormon William Miller Adventists 1866 Mary B. Eddy Christian Science 1872 Charles Russell Jehovah’s Witnesses (1914) 1945 (John Scheppe) Howard Goss United Pentecostal Church Int’l

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ D. Reformers Struggle with How to Apply Bible Authority Denominations multiplied David Barrett, World Christian Encyclopedia (2001): 33,000 World Christian Database (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) track 9,000 denominations Jan. 2008

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19

Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19 Human creeds

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19 Human creeds Headquarters, hierarchy, councils, officers P o w e r b a s e

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19 Human creeds Headquarters, hierarchy, councils, officers New revelations P o w e r b a s e

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Additions to Bible Authority Rev. 22:18-19 Human creeds Headquarters, hierarchy, councils, officers New revelations Illumination of the Holy Spirit P o w e r b a s e

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Salvation by faith only Ja. 2:24 Ja. 2:24 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Salvation by faith only Ja. 2:24 Baptism not essential Allow departures from Bible pattern: work, worship, & organization of church Ungodly living not affect salvation

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Direct operation of Holy Spirit Rom. 1:16 Rom. 1:16 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Direct operation of Holy Spirit Rom. 1:16 Declare the word dead, cold, powerless Claim power for salvation, 2nd work of grace Claim miracles today Claim new revelations, illuminations, miraculous guidance Deny all-sufficient power of original gospel!

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration Mix Old & New Testaments Heb. 8:13 Heb. 8:13 13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.

With Its System of Worship
Mix Old & New Testaments Heb. 8:13 THE OLD COVENANT: The Law of Moses With Its System of Worship Animal sacrifices Israel, civil government Jerusalem, earthly headquarters Priests mediate worship Physical Temple center of worship with priestly robes, incense, & instrumental music Sabbath, special day of devotion

Mix Old & New Testaments Heb. 8:13 THE OLD COVENANT: The Law of Moses With Its System of Worship Animal sacrifices Israel, civil government Jerusalem, earthly headquarters Priests mediate worship Physical Temple center of worship with priestly robes, incense, & instrumental music Sabbath, special day of devotion Earthly headquarters

Mix Old & New Testaments Heb. 8:13 THE OLD COVENANT: The Law of Moses With Its System of Worship Animal sacrifices Israel, civil government Jerusalem, earthly headquarters Priests mediate worship Physical Temple center of worship with priestly robes, incense, & instrumental music Sabbath, special day of devotion Earthly headquarters Priesthood, Clergy

Mix Old & New Testaments Heb. 8:13 THE OLD COVENANT: The Law of Moses With Its System of Worship Animal sacrifices Israel, civil government Jerusalem, earthly headquarters Priests mediate worship Physical Temple center of worship with priestly robes, incense, & instrumental music Sabbath, special day of devotion Earthly headquarters Priesthood, Clergy Robes

Mix Old & New Testaments Heb. 8:13 THE OLD COVENANT: The Law of Moses With Its System of Worship Animal sacrifices Israel, civil government Jerusalem, earthly headquarters Priests mediate worship Physical Temple center of worship with priestly robes, incense, & instrumental music Sabbath, special day of devotion Earthly headquarters Priesthood, Clergy Robes Incense

Mix Old & New Testaments Heb. 8:13 THE OLD COVENANT: The Law of Moses With Its System of Worship Animal sacrifices Israel, civil government Jerusalem, earthly headquarters Priests mediate worship Physical Temple center of worship with priestly robes, incense, & instrumental music Sabbath, special day of devotion Earthly headquarters Priesthood, Clergy Robes Incense Instrumental music

Mix Old & New Testaments Heb. 8:13 THE OLD COVENANT: The Law of Moses With Its System of Worship Animal sacrifices Israel, civil government Jerusalem, earthly headquarters Priests mediate worship Physical Temple center of worship with priestly robes, incense, & instrumental music Sabbath, special day of devotion Earthly headquarters Priesthood, Clergy Robes Incense Instrumental music Sabbath

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration System of religious division Contradicts Christ’s prayer Jn. 17:21 Jn. 17:21 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ E. Basic Doctrines of Denominations Prevent True Restoration System of religious division Contradicts Christ’s teaching Eph. 4:4-6 Eph. 4:4-6 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Invitation: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation

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