2. THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

3. Authority (1) Why We Need Authority?
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 2017

4. Authority (2) What is our Standard?
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 2017

5. Authority (3) How to Establish Authority?
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 2017

6. Authority (4) Applying Examples in Authority
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 2017

7. Authority (5) Necessary Inference (Conclusions)
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Authority (5) Necessary Inference (Conclusions)
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8. How Authority is Established
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How Authority is Established
Command or precept
Approved Example
Necessary Inference(NI) (Conclusion)
Typically, approved examples and NI Address HOW to carry out a command
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Necessary Inference
Typically, rejected by many, with the intent of broadening the boundaries of scripture to appeal to more, even if their beliefs are contrary to the teaching of God’s word
In this lesson we appeal to common sense and reasoning as we determine what we ought to do
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Necessary Inference
Know us, necessary or unavoidable conclusions, necessary implication, etc.
“That which, though neither expressly exemplified, yet is necessarily implied by clear import and meaning of the language used.”
By putting together all the facts of a subject, using reason and logic, we reach the only logical conclusion.
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11. Detectives and juries both use necessary conclusion
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Necessary Inference
Example: I can say I am 53 years old as a statement, OR you can look at my birth certificate and necessarily infer the same answer.
Example: I can say I am thinking of the number 5, OR I can ask What is the answer of 3 + 2? which is concluded as 5.
Detectives and juries both use necessary conclusion
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12. Necessary Inference The Bible and reason
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Necessary Inference
The Bible and reason
Reason – to think or discuss in a logical manner. To form conclusions or inference based upon a premise
In the Bible, typically, to engage in an exchange or discuss/argue a point seeking the true conclusion
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13. Necessary Inference The Bible and reason Isaiah 1:18
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Necessary Inference
The Bible and reason
Isaiah 1:18
1 Peter 3:15, give a defense for the hope in you of one who asks a reason
Acts 17:2, 18:4 – Paul reasoned with the Jews from scriptures
Hebrews 5:14 – senses exercised to discern…
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14. Necessary Inference Necessary inference in scripture
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Necessary Inference
Necessary inference in scripture
Matthew 19:9, what God has joined together, do not let man separate. A conclusion reached based upon Genesis 2:24
Matthew 22:29-32, Luke 20:37 – God of the living
John 5:39 – these testify of Me..
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15. Necessary Inference Necessary inference in scripture
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Necessary Inference
Necessary inference in scripture
Luke 12:54-57, they could judge the sky, but not the time
Acts 10 – Peter concludes he is to go to Cornelius (10:15, 19-20, 23) Also, 10:44-48, he concluded Gentiles needed to be baptized as they were.
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16. Necessary Inference Necessary inference in scripture
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Necessary Inference
Necessary inference in scripture
Acts 15, the issue of circumcision.
Paul, Barnabas and Peter appeal to approved examples (15:3-4,12, 7-11)
Also, 15:15-16, James appeals to precept (Amos 9:11-12)
Vs. 19, “Therefore, I judge…”
Notice vs. 28 – this seemed good to them AND the Holy Spirit
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17. Rules for Nec. Inference
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Rules for Nec. Inference
As we have seen, NI was used to establish fact and authority.
We need total honesty (Matthew 28:19-20), objective!
Proper application requires effort (work), wanting to understand! cf. Acts 17:11
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18. Rules for Nec. Inference
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Rules for Nec. Inference
NI is based upon what is already known by precept, command and/or example
NI will harmonize with the rest of revealed scripture on a subject (1 Corinthians 14:33)
It is the only logical conclusion that can be inferred cf. Genesis 1:1, John 3:2, etc.
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19. Applying Nec. Inference
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Applying Nec. Inference
Acts 20:7, every first day.
They assembled regularly (1 Cor. 16:1-2, 11:17-20)
Since every week has a first day, we can infer we should partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday.
Any other frequency is without Biblical precedent
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20. Applying Nec. Inference
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Applying Nec. Inference
The Lord’s Supper unleavened bread and fruit of the vine
When instituted, Jesus used elements from the Passover meal (Matthew 26:17-29)
If we are to follow the pattern of scripture, we must use the same elements.
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21. Applying Nec. Inference
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Applying Nec. Inference
Matthew 19:9, except for fornication.
We can conclude from Jesus’ teaching that one can divorce and remarry ONLY if their spouse commits adultery against them.
There is no other recorded exception!
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22. Applying Nec. Inference
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Applying Nec. Inference
Baptism – a study of the meaning of the word (immerse), as well as numerous examples and passages (Romans 6:3- 4, Acts 8:38-39, etc.)
We can conclude this is the ONLY acceptable form of baptism.
We can also conclude that baptism puts is a part of the process of our salvation – Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:21
Also, the fact that every example was believers, we can conclude that infants are not to be baptized
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23. Applying Nec. Inference
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Applying Nec. Inference
Hebrews 10:25 the command to assemble requires a place.
We have authority for a place based upon necessary inference.
Many issues of morality – modesty, soberness, proper behavior, being separate – call for conclusions as to what we can and cannot do and the need to apply standards to our conduct!
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Let us resolve that we will study His word to learn to follow Him, both in what we do and how we do it!
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