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THE AUTHORITY

OF CHRIST

Matthew 28:18-20

PART 4

THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST

Introduction:

1. Matthew 28:18-20: Christ proclaimed His authority: we must submit to receive salvation


“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make

disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of

the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to

observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am

with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.”Matthew 28:18-20


Introduction:

2. To understand and apply the authority of Christ:I. Authority to 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

IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of ChristA. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom

Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians

Luke 8:11 Seed of KingdomMatt. 28:18-20 Unchanging Truth of GospelActs 2:38, 47 Original Baptism, Church of Christ“I am with you always, even unto the end of the

world”

“The seed is the word of God”


THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTIV. Gradual Departures from the Authority

of ChristA. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom


Watermelon seedTomato seed Gospel seed

New Testament Christians,

members of thechurch of Christ

IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of ChristB. Christ Warned of Gradual Departures

Apostasy: Lawless Spirit of “the Man of Sin” (2 Thessalonians 2:3-7)


Lawless Spirit of the “Man of Sin”

“Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the

son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God

or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that

he is God.”2 Thessalonians 2:3,4

Lawless Spirit of the “Man of Sin”

“Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? And

now you know what is restraining, that he may be

revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is

already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the

way.”

2 Thessalonians 2:5-7


IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of ChristC. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality

Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

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2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization Large churches oversee the small ones

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2nd-3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization Large churches oversee programs for churches in a city, region or province

Bishop of large city church elevated to “Metropolitan Bishop” or “Archbishop”

In 606 Boniface III of Rome “Universal Bishop”


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2nd -3rd Century: Church councils met to settle doctrine, write creedsChurch Council

Bishops from churches meetDebate, vote on doctrineWrite creeds to bind churches




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16th Century: Claims of holy relics (sold) 16th Century: Persecute heretics from

Catholicism 19th Century: Pope declared infallible in

doctrine 19th Century: Immaculate conception of

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IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of ChristD. Basic Doctrines of Catholicism

Catholic Church through its Hierarchy Conveys Salvation



• D. Basic Doctrines of Catholicism• SACRAMENTS as Vehicles of Grace–Baptism: Any mode, baby or adult– Confirmation: Profess faith, receive H.S.– Penance: Sin after baptism absolved–Mass: Sacrifice of Christ,

Transubstantiation– Extreme Unction: Last anointing–Orders: Divine power and grace for office–Matrimony: Union under church law

IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of ChristA. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom


Luke 8:11 Seed of KingdomMatt. 28:18-20 Unchanging Truth of GospelActs 2:38, 47 Original Baptism, Church of Christ“I am with you always, even unto the end of the

world”

“The seed is the word of God”


THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTIV. Gradual Departures from the Authority

of ChristA. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom


Watermelon seedTomato seed Gospel seed

New Testament Christians,

members of thechurch of Christ

IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of ChristF. All things We Preach and Practice Must Be Authorized by the New Testament

Book, chapter and verseGeneral or specific termsStatement, Example or ImplicationDivine silence forbids, excludes, prohibitsSpeak Where the Bible Speaks be silent where the Bible is silentOriginal Church of Christ under His Authority


Invitation:

1. John 14:6: Christ proclaimed his authority: We must submit to receive salvation



“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except

through Me.”John 14:6

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