By What Authority?

Navigating the landscape of modern religion often leaves people overwhelmed by conflicting opinions, traditions, and human creeds. In this powerful teaching, Brother Ronny Wade examines the vital question of religious authority, drawing listeners back to the scriptural foundation established by God. By tracing the lineage of authority from the Creator to Christ, and then to the inspired apostles, this message challenges believers to test every religious practice against the ultimate standard of the New Testament. -- All primary and inherent authority originates with God as the Creator of the heavens and the earth, making Him the absolute source for all spiritual standards. -- God chose to delegate a portion of His authority to His Son, Jesus Christ, who subsequently gave the apostles the commission and the Holy Spirit guidance needed to preach the true gospel. -- The New Testament scriptures represent the complete, final, and unchangeable standard of truth, meaning no human tradition, feeling, or majority vote can alter or add to God's law. Scriptures for Further Study -- Genesis 1:1 -- Hebrews 3:4 -- Matthew 28:18-20 -- John 5:22 -- John 5:26-27 -- Matthew 16:16-18 -- 1 Corinthians 14:37 -- Acts 2:1-4 -- John 12:48 -- Romans 2:16 -- Hebrews 2:1-4 -- 2 Peter 1:3 -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 -- Jude 3 -- Galatians 1:6-9 Program originally broadcast in 1963. ******* Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, FL on our website: https://www.oysterbaychurchofchrist.org/ And here: https://pearlsofwisdomonline.org/