2. Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
FIRST PRINCIPLES OF
THE ORACLES
OF GOD
Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

3. Lesson 7 Ù Biblical Authority (Part B)
Defining Biblical Authority
Authority is expressed in different ways
In a “general” sense Ù “Involving the whole”
In a “specified” sense Ù “Restricted, particular”
Until one recognizes this difference, N.T. authority for any action(s) cannot and will not be established cp. Mt 7:21-23

4. Lesson 7 Ù Biblical Authority (Part B)
Defining Biblical Authority
The “law” which governs general & specific authority is the “Law Of Exclusion”
Admittedly, a human term not found in the Bible
Yet, a Biblical concept necessary to know, apply
Basic premise Ù the command to do 1 thing automatically excludes doing anything else

5. Lesson 7 Ù Biblical Authority (Part B)
Defining Biblical Authority
One must also understand “expediencies”
A suitable, profitable, or advantageous (lawful) way to accomplish the obedience of a command
Something may be an expedient as long as it is not expressly forbidden elsewhere in the Scripture
Expediencies only pertain to general authority

6. Lesson 7 Ù Biblical Authority (Part B)
Defining Biblical Authority
One must also understand “expediencies”
Text that instructs us is 1 Cor 10:23-33
They must be lawful v. 23a
They must edify others vv. 23b-24, 33
They must never give offense, cause others to stumble (sin) v. 10:32