After the Amen Podcast

E20: Where do we find Bible Authority for...

Listen Later

Summary

In this episode, Benjamin Lee and Myles Hester discuss the topic of Bible authority. They explore how to establish Bible authority and the different ways it can be understood, such as through direct statements, approved apostolic examples, and necessary inference. They also discuss the use of aids and expedients in carrying out God's commands, including the authority for church buildings, baptistries, and live stream services. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting God's authority in worship and the danger of a 'who cares' attitude towards it.

Takeaways

  • Bible authority is established through direct statements, approved apostolic examples, and necessary inference.
  • Aids and expedients are tools that help carry out God's commands without changing or adding to what has been authorized.
  • Church buildings, baptistries, and live stream services are examples of aids that have Bible authority.
  • It is important to recognize and respect God's authority in worship and not have a 'who cares' attitude towards it.

    • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    01:51 Understanding Bible Authority

    03:18 Establishing Bible Authority

    04:40 Aids and Expedients

    07:03 Authority for Church Buildings

    08:01 Authority for Baptistry

    09:00 Live Stream Services as an Aid

    14:25 The Importance of Bible Authority

    20:07 The Danger of a 'Who Cares' Attitude

    21:33 Closing Remarks

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    After the Amen PodcastBy Myles Hester and Benjamin Lee