Category: Authority

Invitation delivered by: Josh Jackson

Jesus taught as one having authority (cf. Matthew 7). He is our Lord, the exalted one, and deserves our reverence and obedience.

Audio

Lesson 7 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.

The Apostle Paul preaches the gospel of Christ to the Athenians on Mars Hill, explaining to them who the Unknown God truly is, and what He requires of man. (Acts 17:16-34)

Audio

Powerpoint Slides

After reading this article, you might consider the title a bit misleading. It is less a discussion of the merits of the second amendment to the constitution, and more an examination of the question of authority. But, at least it piqued your interest!

You would have to have spent the last few weeks under a rock to not have gotten wind of the rather passionate current debate over the relative need for gun control. The debate has become more contentious in the aftermath of the mass shooting on December 14th at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. This shooting has led gun control advocates to call for comprehensive legislation that will greatly limit the type and numbers of firearms available to American citizens. At the other end of the spectrum, it has led others to call for the arming of teachers, principals and other law abiding citizens to combat these violent criminals.

Continue reading “In the News: The Second Amendment” →

Much of the religious error and problems that exist do so because men are not willing to accept the Bible as it is written. The problem can be present among God’s people as well as those caught in denominational error.

Audio

Sermon by Marc Smith.

In this lesson Marc gives a reasoned and thorough explanation of why Christians, in New Covenant worship, refrain from using mechanical instruments of music in their worship to God.

Audio

Powerpoint Slides

Sermon by Marc Smith:

In this lesson, Marc points out that while the terms conservative and liberal have been helpful in differentiating between churches in the past, they are irrelevant with regard to a congregation’s standing before God. Only one scriptural term is truly relevant: Sound. Is a congregation sound?

Audio

Powerpoint Slides

On the PBS channel’s website, I recently came across a transcribed interview with a woman named Lori Anne Ferrell. Dr. Ferrell is a professor of early modern history and English at Claremont Graduate University, in Claremont, California. The interview covered aspects of English history in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, around the time that the King James Version of the Bible was translated. During the interview, Dr. Ferrell was asked about the influence of John Wycliffe upon Christian thought in that time period. As a part of her response, she said:

Continue reading “In the News: The Bible Only” →

The lesson discusses Hebrews 7, and the precedence there set in establishing authority and its limits through the use of necessary inference and silence.

Audio

Powerpoint Slides

Invitation delivered by: Roger Paulsel

In this talk, brother Paulsel asks an interesting question. Do we “hit the bullseye” regarding our spiritual activity because we are fulfilling our own expectations? Or because we are fulfilling God’s expectations?! It is only truly hitting the mark if we submit ourself to God’s requirements of us.

Audio

In his epistle to the Colossians, the apostle Paul establishes the Preeminence of the Lord Jesus Christ, and calls for Christians to avoid human philosophies, traditions and worldliness, and place their trust in Him.

Audio

An Associated Press report on June 20, 2012 noted a particular resolution passed almost unanimously by the Southern Baptist convention, held last week in New Orleans.

A day after electing their first black president in a historic move that strives to erase its legacy of racism, Southern Baptists passed a resolution opposing the idea that same-sex marriage is a civil rights issue.

Continue reading “In the News: Southern Baptists Vote…” →

In this lesson the Seed principle is discussed. When the word of God is planted in purity, what results is a Christian. As such, division and the denominational concept is unacceptable to God.

Audio

Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox

Surveys show that most consider the Bible to be Holy, but not particularly relevant to our time and society. However, the Holy Spirit affirms that it is capable of perfecting those who read it (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Audio

Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera

Men constantly believe that their way of looking at things is best. Often it is foolish and destructive. In contrast, if we accept the wisdom of God, we will always be blessed.

Audio