1. God has Spoken A study of Bible authority (The source & standard of authority)

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

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

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

5. 5 Hear Him, Matt. 17:5Hear Him, Matt. 17:5 Hearken or destroyed, Acts 3:22- 23Hearken or 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 Christ’s Authority Matt. 28:18; Heb. 1:2-3 Christ’s Authority Matt. 28:18; Heb. 1:2-3 Lord spoke salvation, Heb. 2:3-4 (Jno. 6:63, 68; 8:31- 32; 12:48-50)Lord spoke salvation, Heb. 2:3-4 (Jno. 6:63, 68; 8:31- 32; 12:48-50) Judged by His wordsJudged by His words –Not feelings, family, creeds, councils, etc. Lord spoke salvation, Heb. 2:3-4 (Jno. 6:63, 68; 8:31- 32; 12:48-50)Lord spoke salvation, Heb. 2:3-4 (Jno. 6:63, 68; 8:31- 32; 12:48-50) Judged by His wordsJudged by His words –Not feelings, family, creeds, councils, etc.

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 Given the Holy Spirit (Jno. 15:26-27) Given the Holy Spirit (Jno. 15:26-27) – Comforter / the Spirit of truth, 14:16-18 – Teach & 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 FATHER FATHER SON SON HOLY SPIRIT HOLY SPIRIT APOSTLES APOSTLES SPOKEN & WRITTEN WORD SPOKEN & WRITTEN WORD

8. 8 Must Hear the Words of the Apostles Must Hear the Words of the Apostles Hear them: Hear Jesus, Lk. 10:16Hear them: Hear Jesus, Lk. 10:16 –Reject them: Reject Jesus & the Father Receive them: Receive Jesus & the Father, Matt. 10:40Receive them: Receive Jesus & the Father, Matt. 10:40 Hear them: Hear Jesus, Lk. 10:16Hear them: Hear Jesus, Lk. 10:16 –Reject them: Reject Jesus & the Father Receive them: Receive Jesus & the Father, Matt. 10:40Receive them: Receive Jesus & the Father, Matt. 10:40

9. 9 Written (Scripture)Written (Scripture) All-authoritative (Origin: God)All-authoritative (Origin: God) All sufficientAll sufficient –Purpose (profitable) –Result (completeness) Must learn & obey, 1 Tim. 2:3- 4; 2 Tim. 2:15; Eph. 5:17Must learn & obey, 1 Tim. 2:3- 4; 2 Tim. 2:15; Eph. 5:17 Written (Scripture)Written (Scripture) All-authoritative (Origin: God)All-authoritative (Origin: God) All sufficientAll sufficient –Purpose (profitable) –Result (completeness) Must learn & obey, 1 Tim. 2:3- 4; 2 Tim. 2:15; Eph. 5:17Must learn & 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 & will not pass away (Matt. 24:35)Saves, sustains & will not pass away (Matt. 24:35) Accomplishes its purpose of providing heaven’s authority to man, Isa. 55:11Accomplishes its purpose of providing heaven’s authority to man, Isa. 55:11 Saves, sustains & will not pass away (Matt. 24:35)Saves, sustains & will not pass away (Matt. 24:35) Accomplishes its purpose of providing heaven’s authority to man, Isa. 55:11Accomplishes its purpose of providing heaven’s authority to man, Isa. 55:11