the authority of christ (part 3)

THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST

(Part 3)

Matt. 28:18-20

[By Ron Halbrook]

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Introduction:1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority:

we must submit to receive salvation

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Matt. 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.

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Introduction:2. To understand & apply the authority of Christ: I. Authority of Christ Expressed in Scripture II. Authority of Christ as SaviorIII. Authority of Christ in Local Church

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II. Authority of Christ as SaviorA. The Perfect & Only Savior

Supreme Sacrifice for Sinners

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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTSupreme Sacrifice for Sinners

Rom. 5:8-10 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

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II. Authority of Christ as SaviorA. The Perfect & Only Savior

No Other Savior

Acts 4:12 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

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II. Authority of Christ as SaviorB. Saved in Submission to Him

Men of All Nations Must Submit

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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTMen of All Nations Must Submit


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II. Authority of Christ as SaviorC. Head Over His Church in All Things

One Head Over One Body

Eph. 1:22-23 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

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Universal Church: All Saved Individuals in Gospel Age

Eph. 4:4 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

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Local Church: All Saved Individuals in One Place Bonded Together to Work & Worship

Acts 9:26 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

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Rom. 16:16 16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

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Eph. 4:11 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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Will Deliver His Kingdom to Heaven

1 Cor. 15:24 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

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III. Authority of Christ in Local ChurchA. Authority Over Its Work or Mission

Preach the Gospel

1 Tim. 3:15 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

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Worship God, Edify Saints

1 Cor. 14:26 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

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Benevolence to Needy Saints

Acts 6:1 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

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Benevolence to Needy SaintsActs 11:27-30

27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. 28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: 30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

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III. Authority of Christ in Local ChurchB. Authority Over Its Worship

1st Day of the Week: Lord’s Supper

Acts 20:7 7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

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1st Day of the Week: Give

1 Cor. 16:2 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

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Pray

Acts 2:42 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

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Teach God’s Word

Acts 2:42 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

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Sing

Eph. 5:19 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRISTIII. Authority of Christ in Local Church

C. Authority Over Its OrganizationLeadership: Elders (Presbyters), Pastors (Shepherds), Bishops (Overseers)

Acts 14:23 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

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Leadership: Elders (Presbyters), Pastors (Shepherds), Bishops (Overseers)

Acts 20:17, 28 17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

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III. Authority of Christ in Local ChurchC. Authority Over Its Organization

Deacons ServeActs 6:2-3

2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

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C. Authority Over Its OrganizationEvangelists (Preachers) & Teachers Instruct

Eph. 4:11 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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C. Authority Over Its OrganizationAll Saints Participate in Work & Worship

Phil. 1:1 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

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C. Authority Over Its OrganizationWomen Not Exercise Lead Over Men

1 Tim. 2:12 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

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C. Authority Over Its OrganizationEach Local Church Independent, Autonomous (No “Mother” Church, No “Satellite” Church)

Acts 14:23 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

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C. Authority Over Its OrganizationNo Earthly Headquarters, No Central or Universal Organization

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III. Authority of Christ in Local ChurchD. All Things We Preach & Practice Must Be Authorized by the New Testament

Book, chapter, & 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

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Invitation:1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority:

we must submit to receive salvation

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