1. Basic Lessons in Bible Authority
Our Need For Authority
Lesson 1

2. (New Webster’s Dictionary)
Our Need For Authority
Authority Defined
“The right and power to command and be obeyed, or to do something”
(New Webster’s Dictionary)

3. As Seen in the Old Testament
Our Need For Authority
As Seen in the Old Testament
Adam and Eve
Genesis 2:16-17
They rejected the authority of God and were driven from the presence of God.

4. As Seen in the Old Testament
Our Need For Authority
As Seen in the Old Testament
Cain and Abel
Genesis 4:3-5
Hebrews 11:4; Romans 10:17
Abel respected the authority of God and was accepted by God.

5. As Seen in the Old Testament
Our Need For Authority
As Seen in the Old Testament
Nadab and Abihu
Leviticus 10:1-2
They offered unauthorized fire and were devoured by fire.

6. As Seen in the Old Testament
Our Need For Authority
As Seen in the Old Testament
Uzziah
2 Chronicles 26:16-20
Numbers 16:36-40
Uzziah acted without authority and was cut off by the Lord.

7. As Seen in the New Testament
Our Need For Authority
As Seen in the New Testament
Matthew 7:21-23
To work iniquity is to practice lawlessness or to do things without authority.
Matthew 13:41-43

8. As Seen in the New Testament
Our Need For Authority
As Seen in the New Testament
Matthew 21:23-27
“By what authority doest thou these things?”
This question recognizes the need for authority.

9. As Seen in the New Testament
Our Need For Authority
As Seen in the New Testament
Colossians 3:17
Name = Power (Acts 4:7)
We must have authority for all that we teach and practice.