Part 6 Matt 281820 By Ron Halbrook THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Introduction 1 Matt 281820 Christ proclaimed his authority we must submit to receive salvation 2 THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST ID: 373733
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST(Part 6)
Matt. 28:18-20
[By Ron
Halbrook
]Slide2
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTIntroduction:1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation2Slide3
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST3Matt. 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and
spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway
, even unto the end of the world. Amen.Slide4
4THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTIntroduction:2. To understand & apply the authority of Christ: I. Authority of Christ Expressed in Scripture
II. Authority of Christ as Savior III. Authority of Christ in Local Church IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ V. Gradual Return to the Authority of Christ VI. Avoiding Apostasy TodaySlide5
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today A. Warning: When People Obey the Truth, Satan Counterattacks Acts 20:29-32 Constantly teach & warn: Dangers invade from without & arise from within
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6Acts 20:29-32 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.Slide7
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today A. Warning: When People Obey the Truth, Satan Counterattacks Many such warnings:2 Thess. 2:3 Apostasies come until the final day
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2 Thess. 2:3
2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;Slide8
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today A. Warning: When People Obey the Truth, Satan Counterattacks Many such warnings:2 Tim. 4:1-5 Preach the truth until the final day
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2 Tim. 4:2
2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.Slide9
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today B. Tactic of Satan: Tempt with CentralizationIsrael desired a king: human leader, centralized power1 Sam. 8:5 “Make us a king to judge us like all the nations”
From that day until now, centralization often found in pattern of apostasy: perverts the organization of the church9Slide10
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today B. Tactic of Satan: Tempt with CentralizationChrist made each local church independent, autonomous— no centralized organizationActs 14:23 “elders in every church”
Phil. 4:15-16 “ye sent once and again”2 Cor. 11:8 “I robbed other churches”
Acts 11:27-30
“sent it to the elders” where the need existed
Local church all-sufficient to do its work
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Divine VS Human Organization
Authorized
Evangelism
Edification
Benevolence
Work
Local
Church
Phil. 4:16
“ye sent once & again”
2 Cor. 11:8
“I robbed other churches”
Acts 11:27-30
“sent it to the elders”
Local
ChurchSlide12
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Divine VS Human Organization
Authorized
Unauthorized
Evangelism
Edification
Benevolence
Work
Local
Church
Human
Institution:
Brotherhood
Eldership
Missionary
Society
College
Orphanage
Local
ChurchSlide13
13Pattern of Apostasy in Church Government
In HistoryToday
Israel
Desired a King
(1 Sam. 8:5)
Catholic Church
Pope
Christian Church
Missionary
Society
Evangelism
Herald of Truth
Gospel Hour
Benevolence
Institutional
Orphanage
Edification
Area-wide work
Colleges
Entertainment
Centralized
Gov’tSlide14
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today C. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Work of ChurchWork revealed by Christ1 Tim. 3:15 Evangelism
: “the church…the pillar and ground of the truth”1 Cor. 14:26 Worship, edification: “Let all things be done unto edifying”2 Cor. 9:1
Benevolence to saints
: “ministering to the saints”
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTC. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Work of ChurchTo change the work is apostasyActs 15:24 Divine silence forbids, prohibits: absence of authority
15Acts 15:24
24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:Slide16
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTC. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Work of ChurchTo change the work is apostasy1 Tim. 5:16 Distinguish individual action and local church action
161 Tim. 5:16
16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.Slide17
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today C. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Work of Church“Let not the church be charged:”Donate funds to human institutions: missionary society, college, camp, orphanage, hospital, etc.
Local church all-sufficient to do its work (Acts 14:23; 20:28)17Slide18
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today C. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Work of Church“Let not the church be charged:”Recreation, social activities
1 Cor. 11:34 “if any man hunger, let him eat at home”18Slide19
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today C. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Work of Church“Let not the church be charged:”Secular education
Eph. 6:4 Fathers’ duty to children: “bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (as 4:28)1 Tim. 3:15 “the church… the pillar and ground of the truth”
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today C. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Work of Church“Let not the church be charged:”Political, educational, economic, & social reforms
1 Tim. 6:1-2 Instructs masters & servants—can learn to live Christian life in all cultures20Slide21
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today C. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Work of Church“Let not the church be charged:”Feed & clothe the world
Gal. 6:10 “let every man prove his own work…bear his own burden…. do good unto all men” (vv. 4-5, 10)Individual duty not local church
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Benevolence from Church Treasury Limited to Saints22ACTS 2:44-45
“all that believed”
ACTS 4:32-37
“them that believed”
ACTS 6:1-7
“the disciples”
ACTS 11:27-30
“the brethren”
1 COR.
16:1-2
“the
saints”
2 COR. 8:4
“the saints”
2 COR. 9:1
“the saints”
ROM. 15:26
“the
poor saints”
1 TIM. 5:16
“widows
indeed”
2 Jn. 9
If Go
Beyond God’s Limit, Separated from GodSlide23
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today D. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Worship of ChurchWorship revealed by ChristActs 20:7 Lord’s Supper on Sunday
1 Cor. 16:2 Collection on SundayActs 2:42 Pray
Acts 2:42
Teach God’s Word
Eph. 5:19
Sing
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Music in Worship Limited to Singing24MATT. 26:30
“sung”
ACTS
16:25
“sang”
ROM. 15:9
“sing”
1 COR. 14:15
“sing”
EPH. 5:19
“singing
”
COL. 3:16
“singing”
HEB. 2:12
“sing”
HEB. 13:15
“fruit of our lips
”
JA. 5:13
“sing
”
2 Jn. 9
If Go
Beyond God’s Limit, Separated from GodSlide25
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTD. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Worship of ChurchTo change the worship is apostasyJn. 4:24 “worship in spirit and in truth”1 Tim. 4:1
“some…depart from the faith”25Slide26
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTD. Tactic of Satan: Pervert Worship of Church“Some…depart from the faith:”Instrumental musicChurch celebrate “holy” days (Easter, etc.)Solo, choir, praise team
Drama, theatre, choreography, danceLord’s Supper any dayLord’s Supper with social meal
Women lead
Offer traditional & contemporary worship
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today E. The Spiritual Nature of the Church Prevents ApostasyThe spiritual focus of Christ in the work of the churchLk
. 19:10 “For the son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost”Work of church: same spiritual focus27Slide28
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today E. The Spiritual Nature of the Church Prevents ApostasyThe spiritual focus of Christ in the worship of the churchJn. 4:24
“God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth”Pattern of worship: same spiritual focus28Slide29
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTVI. Avoiding Apostasy Today E. The Spiritual Nature of the Church Prevents ApostasyThe spiritual focus of Christ in the organization of the church1 Pet. 2:25
Christ: “the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls”Heb. 13:17
“Obey them that have the rule over you… they watch for your souls”
Organization: same spiritual focus
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTE. The Spiritual Nature of the Church Prevents ApostasyKeep a simple, sincere, single, spiritual focus on Christ2 Cor. 11:3 Satan tries to corrupt & pervert our faith
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2 Cor. 11:3
3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his
subtilty
, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.Slide31
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTE. The Spiritual Nature of the Church Prevents ApostasyKeep a simple, sincere, single, spiritual focus on ChristPhil. 3:20 Focus on spending eternity with Christ in heaven!
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Phil. 3:20
20 For our conversation [citizenship] is in heaven; from whence also we look for the
Saviour
, the Lord Jesus Christ:Slide32
VI. Avoiding Apostasy Today F. The Authority of Christ Rejected by Many Professing His Name1 Sam. 15:13-14 Not a new problem32
1 Sam. 15:13-14 13 And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 14 And Samuel said, What
meaneth
then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?Slide33
VI. Avoiding Apostasy Today F. The Authority of Christ Rejected by Many Professing His NameMatt. 7:21-23 Christ said many calling him “Lord” will be lost33
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34Matt. 7:21-23 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matt. 7:21-23 Christ said many calling him “Lord” will be lostSlide35
VI. Avoiding Apostasy Today F. The Authority of Christ Rejected by Many Professing His Name1 Tim. 4:1 Departing from the faith professing to serve Christ35
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
1 Tim. 4:1
1 Now the Spirit
speaketh
expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;Slide36
VI. Avoiding Apostasy Today F. The Authority of Christ Rejected by Many Professing His Name2 Tim. 4:2-4 Profess the truth but reject it36THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTSlide37
372 Tim. 4:2-4 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
2 Tim. 4:2-4 Profess the truth but reject itSlide38
F. The Authority of Christ Rejected by Many Professing His NameSlogans of apostasy:Join the church of your choiceWe need love not doctrinePreach Christ, not baptism or the churchLegalism to preach baptism & the church
Unity in diversity“Pharisee,” “anti” if expose errorMulti-cultural tolerance, pluralism
New hermeneutics not Book, chapter, verse
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTInvitation:1. Matt. 28:18-20 Remedy to all sin & apostasy: submit to the authority of Christ to receive salvation He protects us from all Satan’s attacksHe exposes Satan’s tactic of centralization
He guides us in the work of the churchHe guides us in true worshipHis spiritual focus protects us from apostasy
He exposes errors of men professing his name but rejecting his authority
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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST40Matt. 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and
spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway
, even unto the end of the world. Amen.