1. copyright source of light ministries 2011 1 A Study in Scripture – A Source of Light Study 1

2. copyright source of light ministries 2011 2 God’s Authority 2

3. Book 4  Lesson 10God's Authority  Lesson 11God's Delegated Authority  Lesson 12God's Chastening copyright source of light ministries 2011 3

4. 4  This Power Point presentation is based upon the Source of Light Ministries course “Practical Christian Living”.  This series has been prepared by the Field Office of Source of Light Ministries International for use in our Teacher’s Guide program. We thank the members of SLM Alternative Media Team for their cooperation in this project.  ©Source of Light Ministries International 2011 4

5. copyright source of light ministries 2011 5  1 Facts, Faith, Feelings  2 How to Be Sure You Are Saved  3 The Best Choice  4 Overcoming Feelings of Inferiority  5 Learning to Accept Myself  6 Why Isn't Christ Real to Me?  7 Gaining a Clear Conscience Part I  8 Gaining a Clear Conscience Part II  9 God's Discipline  10 God's Authority  11 God's Delegated Authority  12 God's Chastening  13 Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part I  14 Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part II  15 Learning to be Content  16 Dealing with Anger  17 Reaction and Resentment  18 Turning From Bitterness to Forgiveness  19 Building Right Relationships Part I  20 Building Right Relationships Part II  21 Love One Another  22 Managing Our Finances  23 God's Guidelines for Giving  24 The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life 5

6. copyright source of light ministries 2011 6  “Thou art worthy, 0 Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things. and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.” Revelation 4:11 6

7.  Authority means the right to rule and the right to be obeyed.  All authority belongs to God because He is the Creator of all things.  “Thou art worthy, 0 Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.” Revelation 4:11 copyright source of light ministries 2011 7

8.  Lucifer said in his heart, "I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation... I will ascend above the heights of the clouds: I will be like the most High." Isaiah 14:13,14 copyright source of light ministries 2011 8

9.  Eve was deceived. But Adam was not deceived. He chose to disobey God. Adam followed Satan in his rebellion against God.  By the rebellion of Adam, sin entered the world. Adam passed his rebellious nature on to his children and to the whole world. Thereafter, rebellion became a principle in the heart of man. The Bible says, "We have turned every one to his own way."' This is why the Bible refers to unsaved people as "children of disobedience.“  After the flood, God established laws and ordained human government. He gave men the authority to enforce His laws. God did this for the protection of mankind. People were so sinful and rebellious that, without some form of government, it would not have been possible to control evil.  It was God who instituted capital punishment. He wanted men to see the seriousness of taking another person's life. God told Noah, "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed...." Genesis 9:6 copyright source of light ministries 2011 9

10.  All have sinned and come short of the glory of God Romans 3:23 copyright source of light ministries 2011 10

11.  And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. Nehemiah 9:17 copyright source of light ministries 2011 11

12. THE OBEDIENCE OF THE SON "For I came down from heaven, not to do Mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me." John 6:38  Jesus Christ is God. Before He came into the world, He shared the same glory and authority as the Father. But, when He came into this world, He gave up His place of glory. He humbled Himself to become a man. The Bible says, copyright source of light ministries 2011 12

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14.  "Who, being in the form of God...made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:6.7 copyright source of light ministries 2011 14

15.  1. The principle of rebellion, which is the principle of Satan.  2. The principle of obedience, which is the principle of Christ. Every person lives his life by one or the other of these two principles. copyright source of light ministries 2011 15

16.  1 opposition to one in authority or dominance  2 open, armed, and usually unsuccessful defiance of or resistance to an established government copyright source of light ministries 2011 16

17. “ I WILL have my own way.”  The basic principle of the world is rebellion. The Bible speaks of "the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience." "The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against His anointed." Psalm 2:2 copyright source of light ministries 2011 17

18.  1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. copyright source of light ministries 2011 18

19. "Not every one that says unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven: but he that does the will of My Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy name have cast out devils? and in Thy name have done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity (you that are lawless)." Matthew 7:21-23 copyright source of light ministries 2011 19

20. “THY WILL be done.” copyright source of light ministries 2011 20

21.  Jesus Is Lord And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. John 20:28 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Luke 6:46 copyright source of light ministries 2011 21

22.  The Lord Jesus Christ, the obedient One, now lives in us. “Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you...?” 2 Corinthians 13:5  We must choose to live our life by the principle of obedience. The Bible says, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 copyright source of light ministries 2011 22

23.  As a child of God, I live my life by the principle of obedience. copyright source of light ministries 2011 23

24.  Worship the Lord Jesus Christ for all that He is, for His power and authority, for all that He has done for you personally. copyright source of light ministries 2011 24

25. copyright source of light ministries 2011 25 OUR NEXT SESSION Lesson 11 God's Delegated Authority 25

26. copyright source of light ministries 2011 26 A Study in Scripture – A Source of Light Study 26

27. copyright source of light ministries 2011 27 God’s Delegated Authority 27

28. Book 4  Lesson 10God's Authority  Lesson 11God's Delegated Authority  Lesson 12God's Chastening copyright source of light ministries 2011 28

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30. copyright source of light ministries 2011 30  1 Facts, Faith, Feelings  2 How to Be Sure You Are Saved  3 The Best Choice  4 Overcoming Feelings of Inferiority  5 Learning to Accept Myself  6 Why Isn't Christ Real to Me?  7 Gaining a Clear Conscience Part I  8 Gaining a Clear Conscience Part II  9 God's Discipline  10 God's Authority  11 God's Delegated Authority  12 God's Chastening  13 Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part I  14 Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part II  15 Learning to be Content  16 Dealing with Anger  17 Reaction and Resentment  18 Turning From Bitterness to Forgiveness  19 Building Right Relationships Part I  20 Building Right Relationships Part II  21 Love One Another  22 Managing Our Finances  23 God's Guidelines for Giving  24 The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life 30

31. copyright source of light ministries 2011 31  "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." Romans 13:1 31

32. 1. Direct authority. This means that God tells us directly through His Word or through His Spirit what He wants us to do. 2. Delegated authority. This means that God designates certain people to represent Him and to exercise His authority. copyright source of light ministries 2011 32

33.  Family  Government  Church  Business copyright source of light ministries 2011 33

34.  God's arrangement for the family is that the father be the head of the house under God. The wife is to be subject to her husband, and the children subject to their parents. copyright source of light ministries 2011 34 Father Mother GOD Children God’s Authority in the family

35.  Obey your parents...  If they are right...?  If you think they are right...?  If it does not interfere with what you want to do...?  If they ask you nicely in a way that satisfies you...? copyright source of light ministries 2011 35

36.  “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it.” Ephesians 5:25  "Fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 copyright source of light ministries 2011 36

37.  “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” Romans 13:1 copyright source of light ministries 2011 37 GOD National Leaders Local Leaders Citizens

38.  "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's." Matthew 22:21 copyright source of light ministries 2011 38

39.  "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit your­ selves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief....“ Hebrews 13:17 copyright source of light ministries 2011 39 Church Leaders Church Members GOD God’s Authority in the church

40.  “Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward (those who are hard to get along with).” I Peter 2:18 copyright source of light ministries 2011 40 Employer (Boss) Employees (Workers) GOD

41.  "Suppose the one in authority makes a wrong decision. Will I be held responsible?" copyright source of light ministries 2011 41

42.  "Suppose the one in authority has a bad personality and I don't like him. Do I still have to obey him?" copyright source of light ministries 2011 42

43.  The most important thing we can do to please God is to obey Him.  To be fully obedient to the Lord, we must obey His delegated authorities. "Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates...." Titus 3:1 copyright source of light ministries 2011 43

44.  We must obey God's delegated authorities to be fully obedient to God. copyright source of light ministries 2011 44

45.  In prayer, thank your heavenly Father for His Son, Jesus Christ, who makes it possible for you to be an obedient child of God. copyright source of light ministries 2011 45

46. copyright source of light ministries 2011 46 OUR NEXT SESSION Lesson 12 God's Chastening 46

47. copyright source of light ministries 2011 47 A Study in Scripture – A Source of Light Study 47

48. Book 4  Lesson 10God's Authority  Lesson 11God's Delegated Authority  Lesson 12God's Chastening copyright source of light ministries 2011 48

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50. copyright source of light ministries 2011 50 God’s Chastening 50

51. copyright source of light ministries 2011 51  1 Facts, Faith, Feelings  2 How to Be Sure You Are Saved  3 The Best Choice  4 Overcoming Feelings of Inferiority  5 Learning to Accept Myself  6 Why Isn't Christ Real to Me?  7 Gaining a Clear Conscience Part I  8 Gaining a Clear Conscience Part II  9 God's Discipline  10 God's Authority  11 God's Delegated Authority  12 God's Chastening  13 Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part I  14 Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part II  15 Learning to be Content  16 Dealing with Anger  17 Reaction and Resentment  18 Turning From Bitterness to Forgiveness  19 Building Right Relationships Part I  20 Building Right Relationships Part II  21 Love One Another  22 Managing Our Finances  23 God's Guidelines for Giving  24 The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life 51

52. copyright source of light ministries 2011 52  "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Galatians 6:7 52

53.  “My little children, these things write I unto you THAT YE SIN NOT....” copyright source of light ministries 2011 53

54.  Sin breaks our fellowship with God and brings His chastening hand upon us. copyright source of light ministries 2011 54

55.  1. Although we may be forgiven of our sins, we must face the consequences of our actions.  Some sins have lifetime consequences. copyright source of light ministries 2011 55 King David

56.  1 Have mercy upon me, 0 God, according to Thy loving-kindness: according unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.  2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.  3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Psalm 51:1-3 copyright source of light ministries 2011 56 King David

57.  1. We must not sin willfully.  2. We must not live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die...." Romans 8:13 copyright source of light ministries 2011 57

58.  Living after the flesh brought God’s chastening hand upon Samson copyright source of light ministries 2011 58

59.  Emotionally – Samson loved Delilah  Morally – Samson broke his vows  Spiritually copyright source of light ministries 2011 59

60. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not he condemned with the world. 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 copyright source of light ministries 2011 60

61.  "For whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth." Hebrews 12:6 copyright source of light ministries 2011 61

62.  1. God chastens us that we might learn obedience.  "Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept Thy Word. It is good for me that I have been afflicted: that I might learn Thy statutes." Psalm 119:67,71 copyright source of light ministries 2011 62

63.  2 God chastens us that we might be partakers of His holiness.  3 God chastens us that we might bring honor to His name. copyright source of light ministries 2011 63

64.  3 God chastens us that we might bring honor to His name. copyright source of light ministries 2011 64

65.  4. God chastens us that He may vindicate His name. copyright source of light ministries 2011 65 THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM

66.  Even though God forgives us of our sins, we must still face the practical consequences of our actions.  1 John 2:1  Psalm 103:10.11  1 Corinthians 10:11  Proverbs 9:10 copyright source of light ministries 2011 66

67. OUR NEXT LESSON Book 5  Lesson 13Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part I  Lesson 14 Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part II  Lesson 15Learning to be Content copyright source of light ministries 2011 67

68. copyright source of light ministries 2011 68 OUR NEXT SESSION Lesson 13 Understanding Our Deepest Needs Part I 68