1. Bible Authority The Source and Standard of Our Authority Part 3

2. 2 HEAVEN Sources of Authority Matthew 21:23-27 Sources of Authority Matthew 21:23-27

3. EnslavesEnslaves EmptyEmpty ErrorError Col. 2:8 (1-3) Sources of Authority Matthew 21:23-27 Sources of Authority Matthew 21:23-27 3

4. 4 FreesFrees SanctifiesSanctifies Is TruthIs Truth John 8:32; 17:17 SON Heb. 1:1-3 SON Heb. 1:1-3 Sources of Authority Matthew 21:23-27 Sources of Authority Matthew 21:23-27 HEAVEN

5. 5 Hear Him, Matt. 17:5Hear Him, Matt. 17:5 Hear or be destroyed, Acts 3:22-23Hear or be destroyed, Acts 3:22-23 Far above all things, Eph. 1:20-23Far above all things, Eph. 1:20-23 Preeminence in all things, Col. 1:18Preeminence in all things, Col. 1:18 Salvation in no other name (authority), Acts 4:10-12Salvation in no other name (authority), Acts 4:10-12 Christ has All Authority Matthew 28:18 Christ has All Authority Matthew 28:18

6. 6 The Lord spoke salvation, Heb. 2:3 (Jno. 6:63, 68; 8:31-32; 12:48-50)The Lord spoke salvation, Heb. 2:3 (Jno. 6:63, 68; 8:31-32; 12:48-50) Judged by His words, Jno. 12:48; 5:22Judged by His words, Jno. 12:48; 5:22 –Not by feelings, preachers, synods, conferences, creeds, councils, family, friends… Christ’s Authority Matt. 28:18; Heb. 1:2-3 Christ’s Authority Matt. 28:18; Heb. 1:2-3 Contained in

7. Chain of Authority from Heaven to Earth Heaven Earth All-authoritative word, Jno. 12:49-50 All-authoritative word, Jno. 12:49-50 All-authoritative word, Jno. 17:6-8,14-19 All-authoritative word, Jno. 17:6-8,14-19 Apostles given Holy Spirit, Jno. 15:26-27 Apostles given Holy Spirit, Jno. 15:26-27 – Comforter / the Spirit of truth, 14:16-18 – Teach and remember all things, 14:25-26 – Guide them into all truth, 16:12-15 – Revelation – Inspiration – Confirmation Eph. 3:3-5; Matt. 10:20; Mk. 16:20 - THE NEW TESTAMENT OF CHRIST - - THE NEW TESTAMENT OF CHRIST - FATHER FATHER SON SON HOLY SPIRIT HOLY SPIRIT APOSTLES APOSTLES SPOKEN AND WRITTEN WORD SPOKEN AND WRITTEN WORD 7

8. 8 We Must Hear the Words of the Apostles We Must Hear the Words of the Apostles Hear them -- Hear Jesus, Luke 10:16Hear them -- Hear Jesus, Luke 10:16 –Reject them -- Reject Jesus and the Father Receive them -- Receive Jesus and the Father, Matt. 10:40; Jno. 13:20Receive them -- Receive Jesus and the Father, Matt. 10:40; Jno. 13:20

9. 9 Written (Scripture)Written (Scripture) All-authoritative (Origin is God)All-authoritative (Origin is God) All sufficientAll sufficient –Purpose (profitable) –Result (completeness) Must learn and obey, 1 Tim. 2:3-4; 2 Tim. 2:15; Eph. 5:17Must learn and obey, 1 Tim. 2:3-4; 2 Tim. 2:15; Eph. 5:17 Christ’s Complete Authority (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

10. 10 We Can Trust the New Testament of Christ 1 Peter 1:22-25 Saves, sustains and will not pass away (Matt. 24:35)Saves, sustains and will not pass away (Matt. 24:35) Accomplishes its purpose of providing heaven’s authority to man (for our salvation and approved service), Isaiah 55:10-11Accomplishes its purpose of providing heaven’s authority to man (for our salvation and approved service), Isaiah 55:10-11