Walking Worthy of Our Vocation
Bible Study Course

Lesson Three: Authority

Read each scripture reference, study the question, and then mark the correct answer.

1. Matthew 28:18. Jesus has all authority.

2. Matthew 28:18. Jesus has no authority.

3. Colossians 3:17. I must do some things in the name of Jesus Christ.

4. Colossians 3:17. I must do all things in the name of Jesus Christ.

5. John 14:26; John 15:26. Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit.

6. John 16:13. The Holy Spirit would guide into some truth.

7. John 16:13. The Holy Spirit would guide into all truth.

8. Acts 1:1-5. Jesus told the apostles they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

9. I Cor. 14:37. The written word has authority.

10. I Cor. 14:37. The written word has no authority.

11. I Peter 3:15. I do not have to give an answer for my hope.

12. I Peter 3:15. I do have to give an answer for my hope.

13. II Peter 1:3. God has given all things that pertain to life and godliness.

14. II Tim. 3:16,17. The scriptures are inspired and furnish to every good work.

15. I Pet. 4:11. I am not obligated to speak as the oracles of God.

16. I Pet. 4:11. I am obligated to speak as the oracles of God.

17. I Pet. 3:15; II Tim. 3:16,17. The answer to my hope is in the Bible.

NOTE: In earthly affairs men authorize one another by precept (plain statement), command, example, and necessary implication.

NOTE: These same four ways of authorizing men have been used by God. Therefore, for me to have authority to do a thing there must be a precept (plain statement), command, example, or necessary implication.

18. I Cor. 11:24,25. I am to eat the bread and drink the cup in memory of Christ.

19. I Cor. 11:26. I am to eat the bread and drink the cup to show forth the Lord's death till He comes.

20. Acts 20:7. I am to assemble with the disciples on the first day of the week to break bread.

21. I Cor. 16:2. I am to lay by in store on the first day of the week as I have been prospered.

22. I Cor. 16:2; Acts 20:7. Does each week have a first day?

23. I Cor. 16:2; Acts 20:7. Would it please God if I take the Lord's Supper and lay by in store upon the first day of every week?

REVIEW:

1. Who has all authority?

2. Name the four ways of expressing authority:




3. Where is the authority of Jesus Christ made known?

4. Show how authority for the Lord's Supper is expressed in a precept (a plain statement), a command, an example, and a necessary implication.