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Improper Sources Improper Sources of Authorityof Authority

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TraditionsTraditions Seek sound doctrineSeek sound doctrine

hold “fast the faithful word . . . hold “fast the faithful word . . . that he may be able, by sound that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and doctrine, both to exhort and convict” convict” Titus 1:9Titus 1:9

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TraditionsTraditions Seek sound doctrineSeek sound doctrine

Speak things “proper for Speak things “proper for sound doctrine.” sound doctrine.” Titus 2:1Titus 2:1

Continue “steadfastly in the Continue “steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine.” apostles' doctrine.” Acts 2:4Acts 2:4

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Elders, preachers, teachersElders, preachers, teachers Elders are to “shepherd the Elders are to “shepherd the

flock of God which is flock of God which is among” them, “serving as among” them, “serving as overseers.” overseers.” 1 Pet 5:21 Pet 5:2

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Elders, preachers, teachersElders, preachers, teachers Preachers are to “preach Preachers are to “preach

the word.” the word.” 2 Tim 4:22 Tim 4:2

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Elders, preachers, teachersElders, preachers, teachers Paul warned of elders who Paul warned of elders who

would speak perverse would speak perverse things. things. Acts 20:30Acts 20:30

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Parents (family members)Parents (family members) Train children in the way of Train children in the way of

the Lord. the Lord. Eph 6:4Eph 6:4

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Parents (family members)Parents (family members) Children are to obey their Children are to obey their

parents.parents. Eph 6:1-3Eph 6:1-3

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Parents (family members)Parents (family members) Parents are bound to teach Parents are bound to teach

only God's holy word.only God's holy word. Jesus warned of family Jesus warned of family

division. division. Matt 10:35-37Matt 10:35-37

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Actions of other churchesActions of other churches A local church should set a A local church should set a

good example. cf. good example. cf. 1 Thes 1 Thes 1:6-101:6-10

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Actions of other churchesActions of other churches Five of the churches of Five of the churches of

Asia set poor examples. Asia set poor examples. Rev 2-3Rev 2-3

Proper Sources of Proper Sources of AuthorityAuthority

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Authority of JesusAuthority of Jesus John 5:26-27John 5:26-27 Matthew 28:18-20Matthew 28:18-20 Hebrews 1:1-2Hebrews 1:1-2

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Authority of the ApostlesAuthority of the Apostles Matt 16:18-19; 18:18Matt 16:18-19; 18:18 Mark 16:15-16, 19-20Mark 16:15-16, 19-20 2 Cor 10:8; 13:102 Cor 10:8; 13:10

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The Bible contains the The Bible contains the power to save.power to save. Rom 1:16-17Rom 1:16-17 2 Tim 3:16-172 Tim 3:16-17

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The Bible contains all one The Bible contains all one needs to serve God. needs to serve God. 2 Pet 1:2-4 2 Pet 1:2-4 Jude 1:3 Jude 1:3

ConclusionConclusion

The end question:The end question: Are you and your church Are you and your church

following the standard of following the standard of authority which God authority which God established through Jesus established through Jesus Christ?Christ?

ConclusionConclusion

Jesus said, Jesus said, “The word that “The word that I have spoken, the same I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last shall judge him in the last day.”day.” John 12:48John 12:48

Not a Christian?Not a Christian?

Believe. Believe. Jn 3:16; Mk 16:16Jn 3:16; Mk 16:16 Repent. Repent. Lk 13:3; Lk 24:47Lk 13:3; Lk 24:47 Confess. Confess. Lk 12:8Lk 12:8 Be baptized. Be baptized. Mk 16:15-16; Mk 16:15-16;

cf. Rom 6:3-4cf. Rom 6:3-4