1. How Do We Establish Authority
Holy Bible
Authority Must Be Established Positively
Prove All Things Romans 12:2
Negative Proof Is Difficult To Establish
Burden Of Proof Is With On One Advocating Action
Hold Fast To Good 1 Thessalonians 5:21
To Keep Securely, or Hold Firm Possession Of
Must Preserve What God Says – Impossible without study
Test The Spirits 1 John 4:1-6
Determine If From God – May be from another source
Put all doctrines to the test – Necessitates Knowing God’s word

2. How Did They Establish Authority
Direct Statement
Acts 15:7-11
In Three Ways
By my mouth the gentiles should hear the word of the Gospel and believe
Authority 1 2 3
Acts 15:12
Approved Example
Paul and Barnabas
Salvation of
the Gentiles
Acts 15:13-19
Necessary Conclusion
James draws the necessary conclusion that Amos 9:11-12 is fulfilled in Christ

3. How Do We Establish Authority
Matthew 26:26-28
Luke 22:18-19
Direct Statement
In Three Ways
WHAT
Authority 1 2 3
Acts 20:7
Approved Example
WHEN
Acts 20:7; Exodus 20:8-10
The Lord’s Supper
Necessary Conclusion
FREQUENCY