Disapproved authority: human and/or devilishJames 3:15; Matthew 15:7-9; I Corinthians 1:18-26Approved authority: God’s wisdomI Corinthians 1:18-26; 2:10-12; II John 1:9-11Direct operation of the Holy Spirit on apostles and prophets: Ephesians 3:3-5Results in the Word of God being revealedMethods of authority:Direct authority:Command – I Corinthians 11:24Statement – I Corinthians 11:26; Mark 16:16Indirect authority:Necessary inference – Acts 20:7 (compare Exodus 20:8; I Corinthians 16:2 – every first day or every Sabbath was to be observed)Approved, limiting example – Just because Paul walked doesn’t mean we can’t drive or fly in an airplane.I Corinthians 16:1-2 – collection authorized and limitedActs 20:7 – Lord’s Supper authorized and limitedWhen is an approved example limited and restricted?Restricted:UniformityHarmonyUniversalityEssentiality – Acts 20:7 – eating in the upper story is not essential (John 4:19-24)Limited applicationCompetenceThe necessity of obedienceMatthew 7:21
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