Pattern of Authority Acts 15:1-20. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Authority is...
• The right to command or direct
• The right to enforce obedience
• The right to administer punishment
• The right to empower to act
– Jesus Christ has authority over all things
– Christians submit to His authority
Authority of Jesus Christ
• “Whatever you do” - Col 3:17
• “Abide in the doctrine of Christ” - 2 Jn 9
• “Keep His commandments” - 1 Jn 2:3-6
– “Keep His word”
– “Abide in Him”
– “Walk as He walked”
Authority of the Apostles
• “We are of God” - 1 Jn 4:6
• “In every church” - 1 Cor 4:17
• “No to think beyond-written” - 1 Cor 4:6
• “Walk by the same rule” - Phil 3:16-17
– “Be of the same mind”
– “Following my example”
Authority: Pattern & Practice
Authority
Pattern
Authority
PracticeIllustration
Direct Statement Command
Acts 15:13-20Prophecy
Amos 9:11-12
Divinely Approved Example
Acts 15:12Miracles
Heb 2:1-4
Necessary Conclusion
Acts 15:7-11Holy Spirit
Acts 10:44-48
Authority: Pattern & Practice
Cannot forbid baptismActs 10:47-48
Necessary Conclusion
Gentiles given spiritual gifts
Acts 10:44-46Divinely
Approved Example
Peter given a vision
Acts 10:9-16Direct
Statement Command
IllustrationAuthority Practice
Authority
Pattern
By What Authority?
Worship Authority Authority??
SingingEph 5:19;
Col 3:16
Instrumental Music, Rock bands, Choirs,
praise teams
Prayer Acts 12:5, 12 Gibberish of so-called tongue speaking
Preach/Teach2 Tim 4:1-5;
1 Cor 14:26Magic shows, movies, Easter and Xmas Serv
Collection1 Cor 16:1-2
Monday, Tuesday… bake sale, pancake
breakfast
Lord’s Supper1 Cor 16:1-2; 11;
Acts 20:7
Monday, Tuesday…leavened bread,
cookies
By What Authority?
Work Authority Authority??
Evangelism to the lost
Gal 6:6; 1 Cor 9:11;
1 Thess 1:8
Church sponsored recreation (Lockins,
Gymnasiums, Advertising, Family Life Centers), social
meals, Secular Education, Hospitals, Orphan and Widow
Homes, Church Retreats and Camps,
Secular Activities (CPR, Mechanic classes, Dance classes, singles
programs)
Edification of the saints
Acts 20:32; Eph 4:11-12;
1 Tim 1:3-4
Benevolence to needy saints
2 Cor 8; 9 Rom 15:25-27 Acts 11:27-30
Authority: General or Specific
Case Generic Specific
Noah (Gen 6) Wood “Gopher”
Naaman (2 Kgs 5) Water “Jordan”
Jesus (Mk 16:16) Preach “Gospel”
Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 11)
Eat Day, elements,
place
Worship in song(Eph 5:19)
Make Music “Sing”
General Authority: Expedients
Command Authorizes Expedients
Build an Ark Tools Hammer, Saw
Assemble Place Buy, Rent, Build
Lord’s Supper Bread & Grape
juiceTrays & Cups
Baptize PlacePool, Lake, Baptistery
Sing AssemblyBooks, Visual
aid, Tuning fork
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