1. How Do We Study The Bible?

2. We Live Under the Law of Christ Heb. 7:12 God changed the law Gal. 6:2 fulfill law of Christ

3. Obey God’s Commands Heb. 1:1-2 God spoken through Jesus Heb. 5:9 must obey Jesus 1 Cor. 14:37 commands in NT

4. Expediencies for General Commands Criteria  1 Cor. 6:12 lawful, profitable, not master  1 Cor. 10:23-24 lawful, profitable, edify, good for neighbor

5. Apostolic Examples Authoritative 2 Tim. 1:13 NT: standard, pattern 2 Th. 2:15 keep apostolic traditions 2 Th. 3:6-9 imitate apostles Which examples not binding?  keeping Mosaic Law  keeping cultural traditions  expedients apostles employed

6. Inferences (Conclusions) Three inferences  diligence  personal responsibility  frequency: assemble, Lord’s Supper, collection

7. God’s Silence Not Authoritative 1 Pet. 4:11 speak, oracles of God Col. 3:17 do all, name of Lord 1 Cor. 4:6 not go beyond what’s written 2 Jn. 1:9 abide in teaching of Christ Rev. 22:18-19 not add or subtract, word Heb. 7:11-14 example When God’s silence is not respected, the transgressors are punished!

8. God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice Matt. 9:9-12; Matt. 12:1-8 Jesus Sacrifice  aided people in their spiritual and moral service to God Mercy  outward manifestation of pity Application  mercy, employ aids to meet emergency needs, unable to meet another authorized way

9. Authority  We live under the law of Christ  Must obey God’s commands  Lawful expediencies required for general commands  Apostolic examples authoritative  Lawful inferences (conclusions)  God’s silence not authoritative  God desires mercy, not sacrifice