JESUS AS THE WORD
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A. Why should we give Jesus’ word authority?
A. Why should we give Jesus’ word authority?
Why should we give Jesus’ word authority?
Why should we give Jesus’ word authority?
1. Because it will judge us
1. Because it will judge us
47 If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.
47 If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.
48 The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.
49 For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak.
50 And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.”
47 If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. 48 The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. 49 For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.”
2. Because it was confirmed by signs, wonders and miracles
2. Because it was confirmed by signs, wonders and miracles
20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.
20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.
3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard,
4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
3. Because it is complete
3. Because it is complete
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
4. Because it represents Jesus
4. Because it represents Jesus
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.
18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.
5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
5. Because it is Jesus
5. Because it is Jesus
13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.
13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.
6. Because it produces faith
6. Because it produces faith
17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
B. Why should we not give creeds, traditions, opinions, & manmade doctrines authority?
B. Why should we not give creeds, traditions, opinions, & manmade doctrines authority?
1. Because that would be doctrines of devils
1. Because that would be doctrines of devils
1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
2. Because it is forbidden
2. Because it is forbidden
8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.
8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.
8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.
9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.
3. Visions in the night also do not count
3. Visions in the night also do not count
18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,
18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,
4. The authority of Jesus is in His word — do you agree?
4. The authority of Jesus is in His word — do you agree?
5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,