A. But the most important area of all, the salvation of
our souls, also has a standard of authority, and that standard is the inspired Word
of God, the Holy Bible.
- In religion, there are only TWO sources of authority; one is right, the other is wrong: MATTHEW 21:23-27
1. If it is from Heaven, it is from God the Father: JAMES 1:17,18.
2. If it is from the Father, it is through His Son, the
Lord Jesus Christ: HEBREWS 1:1,2.
(A) CHRIST -
ALL AUTHORITY:
MATTHEW 7:28,29 & EPHESIANS 1:20-23
MATTHEW 17:1-5 & COLOSSIANS 1:18-23
MATTHEW 28:18-20 & COLOSSIANS 3:17
(B) CHRIST'S AUTHORITY IN HIS WORD:
We shall NOT be
judged by:
Ø Feelings, opinions, human judgments
Ø Preachers, teachers, pastors
Ø Synods, councils, assemblies, associations
Ø Parents, families, friends, loved ones
Ø Human creeds, catechisms, manuals, disciplines
JOHN 5:22; ACTS 17:30,31; ROMANS 2:16; cf. GALATIANS 1:11,12
Ø
Is there authority
from Christ to follow any Authority other than His inspired Word?
Scripture?_________________________________?
