Authority has a dual nature – generic and specific. Generic authority includes, while specific authority excludes. Expediencies must be lawful, but fall within the realm of generic authority. We must be able to understand what fits the definition of an expediency according to God’s word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
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We need authority for all that we practice. The authority must come from the Lord (cf. Colossians 3:17). But how do we establish authority? God has revealed an inspired methodology to determining what He has authorized in scripture. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (3) – Establishing AuthorityIn reality, everyone appeals to what they believe to be a valid source of authority for everything they do, especially in spiritual matters, even if that source is themselves. However, God has made clear there is only one valid source of authority. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (2) – The Source of AuthorityMust we have authority for all that we say and do? The Bible makes clear the need for authority in everything. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (1) – The Need for Authority“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Without Me You Can Do Nothing“The famine was over all the face of the earth, and Joseph opened all the storehouses and should to the Egyptians…So all countries came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain” (Genesis 41:56-57). The rise of Joseph in Egypt is considered, especially his instrumentality in God’s provision of sustenance, and parallels are drawn in application. …
Continue reading Sermon: Joseph Opens the StorehousesAfter making Himself equal with God, the Pharisees sought to stone Jesus despite the miracles which confirmed His claim. Jesus responded with scripture, which would nullify their accusation. He did so with the mutual understanding that “the Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35). We must understand the same. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
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Continue reading Facebook Video: Identifying the One Church – Authority (Part 1)The Lord has done so much for His bride, the church. He is active even now for the benefit of the church. Ephesians 5:22-33 discusses what the Lord has done, and is doing for His bride. We must understand and appreciate these things. Ppt: Outline: RECORDER MALFUNCTION. NO AUDIO AVAILABLE.
Continue reading Sermon: What the Lord has Done, and is Doing for His Church