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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 4)

THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 4). Matt. 28:18-20. [By Ron Halbrook ]. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. Introduction: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. Matt. 28:18-20

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THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST (Part 4)

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  1. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST(Part 4) Matt. 28:18-20 [By Ron Halbrook]

  2. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Introduction: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation

  3. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 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.

  4. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST I. Authority of Christ Expressed in Scripture II. Authority of Christ as Savior III. Authority of Christ in Local Church IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ

  5. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST “The seed is the word of God” Luke 8:11 Seed of Kingdom Matt. 28:18-20 Unchanging Truth of Gospel Acts 2:38, 47 Original Baptism, Church of Christ “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world” IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ A. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom • Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians

  6. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Watermelon seed Tomato seed Gospel seed New Testament Christians, members of the church of Christ IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ A. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom • Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians

  7. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ B. Christ Warned of Gradual Departures • Apostasy: Lawless Spirit of “the Man of Sin” (2 Thess. 2:3-7)

  8. 2 Thess. 2:3-7 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. The Lawless Spirit of “the Man of Sin”

  9. 2 Thess. 2:3-7 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. The Lawless Spirit of “the Man of Sin”

  10. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality • Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  11. 2nd-3rdCentury: Apostasy in local organization • Elevate one bishop to “presiding bishop” Presiding Bishop Presiding Bishop Bishops Deacons All Saints Bishops Deacons All Saints Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  12. 2nd -3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization • Large churches oversee small ones Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  13. 2nd -3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization • Large churches oversee small ones Presiding Bishop Bishops Deacons All Saints Local Church Local Church Local Church

  14. 2nd -3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization • Large church oversee programs for churches in a city, region, or province Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  15. 2nd -3rd Century: Apostasy in local organization • Large church oversee programs for churches in a city, region, or province • Bishop of large city church elevated to “Metropolitan Bishop” or “Archbishop” • In 606 Boniface III of Rome “Universal Bishop” Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  16. 2nd -3rd Century: Church councils met to settle doctrine, write creeds Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  17. 2nd -3rd Century: Church councils met to settle doctrine, write creeds • Church Council • Bishops from churches meet • Debate, vote on doctrine • Write creeds to bind churches Local Church Local Church Local Church

  18. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST • 3rd-4th Century: Easter, Christmas • Adapted from paganism IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality • Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  19. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 5th Century: Incense & candles IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality • Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  20. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 6th Century: Crucifix IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality • Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  21. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 7th Century: Purgatory IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality • Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  22. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 9th Century: Holy Water IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ C. Christ’s Warning Became Tragic Reality • Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  23. 7th-11th Century: Development of papal power 12th Century: Instrumental music in worship 14th Century: Sprinkling declared equal to immersion Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  24. 16th Century: Claims of holy relics (sold) 16th Century: Persecute heretics from Catholicism 19th Century: Pope declared infallible in doctrine 19th Century: Immaculate conception of Mary 20th Century: Corporeal assumption of Mary Steps of Apostasy Created Roman Catholicism

  25. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ D. Basic Doctrines of Catholicism • Catholic Church thru Its Hierarchy Conveys Salvation

  26. IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ D. Basic Doctrines of Catholicism • Sacraments as Vehicles of Grace • Baptism: Any mode, baby or adult • Confirmation: Profess faith, receive H.S. • Penance: Sin after baptism absolved • Mass: Sacrifice of Christ, Transubstantiation • Extreme Unction: Last anointing • Orders: Divine power & grace for office • Matrimony: Union under church law

  27. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST “The seed is the word of God” Luke 8:11 Seed of Kingdom Matt. 28:18-20 Unchanging Truth of Gospel Acts 2:38, 47 Original Baptism, Church of Christ “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world” IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ E. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom • Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians

  28. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Watermelon seed Gospel seed Catholic seed New Testament Christians, members of the church of Christ Members of Roman Catholic Church IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ E. Unchanging Truth of Gospel: Seed of Kingdom • Like seed, the original gospel always produces New Testament Christians

  29. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST IV. Gradual Departures from the Authority of Christ F. All Things We Preach & Practice Must Be Authorized by the New Testament • Book, chapter, & verse • General or specific terms • Statement, example, or implication • Divine silence forbids, excludes, & prohibits • Speak where the Bible speaks, be silent where the Bible is silent • Original church of Christ under his authority

  30. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST Invitation: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaimed his authority: we must submit to receive salvation

  31. THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST 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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