"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." -2 Timothy 2:15

Bible Studies, Devotionals / 04 Dec 22

BIBLE AUTHORITY - 3
(Heath Rogers)

GENERAL AND SPECIFIC AUTHORITY

Previous articles in this series have set forth the need for authority in religious matters, the proper source of authority, and how to establish what God has authorized. This article will consider an important distinction that must be made in understanding what has been authorized by God. We will study the difference between general and specific authority.

The meaning of these words clarifies what we are studying. General is defined as "of, for, or from the whole or all; not particular;…

The Boldness of Ordinary People

Sermons / 04 Dec 22

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Are My Friends A Blessing?

Bible Studies, Devotionals / 03 Dec 22

A strong warning is given in 1 Corinthians 15:33, “Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits.’” Those with whom we surround ourselves will impact the kind of people we are. Some friends are a blessing, others can be a curse. Who should I choose as a friend? What does the Bible say?

Psalm 1:1 says a blessed man will make some choices:

“Walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,” When our advisors are those who do not respect God, we set a course for disaster.
“Nor stands in the path of sinners,” People who transgress…

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Bible Studies, Devotionals / 02 Dec 22

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Cant Run from God

Bible Studies, Devotionals / 27 Nov 22

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Remember the Poor

Sermons / 27 Nov 22

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BIBLE AUTHORITY - 2

Bible Studies, Devotionals / 26 Nov 22

THE PROPER SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

"Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, ‘By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?'" (Matt. 21:23).

The chief priests and elders who confronted Jesus were asking legitimate questions. Jesus needed authority for the things He did in the temple, and this authority had to come from the proper source.

In last week's article, we considered some…