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3. “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” (21:23) answer “The baptism of John— where was it from? From heaven or from men?” (21:25) MEN HEAVEN

4. AUTHORITYREFERENCE Statement of Fact Matthew 2:1; Mark. 16:16 Direct Commandment Revelation 22:14 Approved Example 1 Corinthians 11:1 Necessary Implication John 3:2; 9:17, 31-33

5. CASEGENERICSPECIFIC Noah (Gen. 6:14)Wood“Gopher” Naaman (2 Kin. 5:10-12)Water“Jordan” Jesus (Mk. 16:15)Preach“Gospel” Praise (Eph. 5:19)Music“Sing”

6. 1. The command has to be authorized for an expediency to be authorized COMMANDAUTHORIZESEXPEDIENTS Build Ark (Gen. 6:14)Tools saw, hammer, measuring device Assemble (Heb. 10:25)Place rent, buy, build, house, room, etc. Baptize (Mk. 16:16)Place lake, river, ocean, pool, baptistery Recreation (???)Place gym, arcade, campground

7. 2. The “expediency” doesn’t change the action being done COMMANDAUTHORIZESVIOLATION Sing One To Another (Eph. 5:19) books, lights, lyrics on screen bands, instrumental music, choirs Preach Gospel (Mark 16:16) microphone, charts, podium plays, magic, another message Baptize (Mk. 16:16)Baptistery swimming parties, water slide

8. Authority in Religion Beware of False Standards of Authority –Conscience or Feelings Prov. 14:12; 16:25; Jer. 10:23; 17:9 –The Wisdom of Men 1 Cor. 2:4-5; 1:21 –The Majority Lk. 13:23-24; Exod. 23:2; Deut. 7:7

9. Authority in Religion Beware of False Standards of Authority –Relatives Matt 10:37 –The Old Testament – Law of Moses Gal 3:19-25; Col 2:14; Eph. 2:15; Heb. 9:16-17 Reasons why it is called “Old!” (Heb. 8:6-13)

10. New Testament Authorized Plan of Salvation Believe in Jesus and the Gospel (Jn 8:24) Repent of sinful ways (Acts 17:30) Confess Christ’s name (Rom 10:9) Be Baptized in water (Rom 6:4) Remain faithful till death (Matt 10:22)