Introduction
Why do we study only the Bible?Who and what holds authority?
Matthew 28:18-20The doctrine of apostolic succession?Authority of elders
Acts 20:28I Thessalonians 5:12-13There is no evidence of succession through.Apostolic succession
The continuation of church leaders from a church’s apostolic origin helped indicate that a church was continuing to teach the original doctrines that were taught by the apostles.Apostolic succession loses its purpose when a leader teaches or practices error.Designed to preserve church doctrine, not create new doctrine!How did we get the Bible?
How writings were evaluatedWas it written by an apostle or non-apostle?Was it read aloud in weekly assemblies?Is it consistent and contradiction-free?Did it reinforce the consensus of belief?Was it written during the apostolic age?Books that are not in the New TestamentHow do we ensure Scripture is interpreted correctly?
We have always had this problem.II Timothy 4:3-4 – Men will turn to teachings that appealed to them.Galatians 2:2-5 – Even apostles faced the issue of false doctrine.Only later did men change how the church was lead.Takeaways
All authority stems from God.God made scripture evident through the Holy Spirit rather than men with authority.Local church elders and our fellow Christians must work to stop false doctrine instead of a centralized authority.
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