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Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • Why Study Biblical Authority? • In some realms of life, it is not necessary to study (i. e. be concerned about) an “exclusive” claim of authority • Politics Ù competing parties, rules of government • Economics Ù different for Basics Thematictheories Studies In Bible
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • Why Study Biblical Authority? • However, in religion, there is every reason to study, be concerned about authority • Man has no authoritative say cp. Mt 28: 18 • This is the only realm that carries eternal consequences…it matters whether not Thematic Studies In Bibleor Basics
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • Why Study Biblical Authority? • Anytime there has been a departure from the “pattern” God has decreed, sin has occurred • If what results from human efforts is not like the “pattern” revealed in the Studies In Bible Scripture (God’s Thematic 1 book), it will not. Basics be
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • Why Study Biblical Authority? • This concept is especially important for young Christians to understand • Historically, every issue that has resulted in division among the Lord’s people has been due to a failure to understand, accept, & apply Biblical authority Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Importance Of Biblical Authority • Having a solid understanding on authority is important for 2 main reasons… Ê Knowing how to define, understand, and apply Biblical authority allows us to teach unbelievers, deal with brethren who want Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Importance Of Biblical Authority • Having a solid understanding on authority is important for 2 main reasons… Ë Knowing how to define, understand, and apply Biblical authority allows the people of God to maintain their “distinctive Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Importance Of Biblical Authority • This “distinctive separateness” is in jeopardy as homes & churches continue to fail in their obligations to teach • Consider the disappointing survey results on page 22 Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Illustrating The Need For Authority The issue to be decided… What is the length of this line? Ú The only right way to determine… Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 6 Ù Biblical Authority (Part A) • The Need For Biblical Authority • Imagine a world without any authority • All sense of order would be lost…we would live in a world full of only chaos Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
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