Establishing authority through commands and statements' Matthew 28:19

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Bible Authority Commands  Statements

• Establishing authority through commands and
  statements. Matthew 2819

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Introduction

• As noted in the overview of this series
• There are many differing interpretations
  regarding Gods word.
• We also know that God who is not the author of
  confusion sufficiently provides and guides man
  through His inspired word.
• Through undeniable principles and its surrounding
  context (who, what, when, where, how, why) a
  person can understand Gods holy word.

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Introduction

• The following principles while rudimentary
  are undeniable in setting forth a sound
  understanding of Gods word.
• Commands and Statements.
• Approved examples.
• Necessary inferences (it is necessary to come to
  this conclusion).
• Silence of the scriptures (when God does not
  reveal himself to us explicitly or implicitly).

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Introduction

• This lesson will focus on two principles under
  the headings Commands and Statements.
• Commands A charge given (as a decree) which must
  be fulfilled.
• Statement A declaration of information.

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Introduction

• These must be understood in light of surrounding
  context.
• For instance, we do not follow every single
  command or statement just because they are
  written in the scriptures.
• Nor do we neglect every single command or
  statement given in the scriptures.
• Context (who, what, when, where, how, why, etc.)
  determines which commands/statements we abide by.
  Cp. 2 Tim. 316

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Commands and Statements

• Every command or statement by way of context
  is both general and specific.
• The context determines the level of specificity
  and generality of the command.
• It is specific to the point that everything must
  be accepted and adhered to within the confines of
  the command.
• It is general to the point, however, in that
  there is freedom in how the command is fulfilled.

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Commands and Statements

• Example Matthew 2819-20
• We have a command to Go into all the world
  making disciples.
• Specifically We are limited to making
  disciples.
• The command is exclusive in what believers do
  with regard to the world make disciples.
• To go beyond or fall short of this command is
  equated with a lack of faith. Cp. Heb. 116
• Generally We have freedom within the confines of
  the command in how we fulfill go into all the
  world.

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Commands and Statements

• Example Matthew 2819-20 (cont.)
• The command further specifies we are to make
  disciples by baptizing them in the name of...
• Specifically we are limited in that they must be
  baptized.
• The command is exclusive to baptism.
• To go beyond (pouring, sprinkling, etc.) or fall
  short (not baptizing) is equated with a lack of
  faith.
• Generally We have freedom where they may be
  baptized. (because context reveals various
  locations, thereby negating the limitation of
  where such occurs).

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Context in Light of Commands or Statements

• Every command or statement found in the Bible
  must be understood in light context immediate or
  otherwise.
• Who is involved in the text (or subject) under
  consideration.
• What specifically is commanded or stated.
• When, where, how, or why was this command given
  or statement made.

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Context in Light of Commands or Statements

• Example Matt. 2819-20
• Who is involved?
• The Lord is the one who gave the charge to make
  disciples.
• The Lords disciples are the ones who were
  charged to go into the world

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Context in Light of Commands or Statements

• Example Matt. 2819-20
• What specifically was commanded or stated?
• Make disciples
• What did disciples do as revealed in scripture
  to make disciples in light of this command.
• Are the scriptures used to verify this command
  contextual to the covenant the command or
  statement is given?
• In this case, disciples were made in light of the
  new covenant Jesus became the testator of. Heb.
  916-17 Matt. 2627 (Lk. 2430)

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Context in Light of Commands or Statements

• Example Matt. 2819-20
• When was this command given? After Jesus set
  forth the new covenantand before He ascended
  into heaven.
• Why was this command given? So believers of this
  gospel who were baptized would have Gods
  wonderful salvation. Mk. 1615-16

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Conclusion

• We have seen the undeniable principles of
  commands and statements understood in light of
  context so that we can properly/soundly interpret
  Gods inspired words.
• In the following lesson we shall look at how we
  properly infer what the Bible necessarily implies.