Walking Worthy of Our VocationBible 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. Y/N Yes No
2. Matthew 28:18. Jesus has no authority. Y/N Yes No
3. Colossians 3:17. I must do some things in the name of Jesus Christ. Y/N Yes No
4. Colossians 3:17. I must do all things in the name of Jesus Christ. Y/N Yes No
5. John 14:26; John 15:26. Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit. Y/N Yes No
6. John 16:13. The Holy Spirit would guide into some truth. Y/N Yes No
7. John 16:13. The Holy Spirit would guide into all truth. Y/N Yes No
8. Acts 1:1-5. Jesus told the apostles they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Y/N Yes No
9. I Cor. 14:37. The written word has authority. Y/N Yes No
10. I Cor. 14:37. The written word has no authority. Y/N Yes No
11. I Peter 3:15. I do not have to give an answer for my hope. Y/N Yes No
12. I Peter 3:15. I do have to give an answer for my hope. Y/N Yes No
13. II Peter 1:3. God has given all things that pertain to life and godliness. Y/N Yes No
14. II Tim. 3:16,17. The scriptures are inspired and furnish to every good work. Y/N Yes No
15. I Pet. 4:11. I am not obligated to speak as the oracles of God. Y/N Yes No
16. I Pet. 4:11. I am obligated to speak as the oracles of God. Y/N Yes No
17. I Pet. 3:15; II Tim. 3:16,17. The answer to my hope is in the Bible. Y/N Yes No
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. Y/N Yes No
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. Y/N Yes No
20. Acts 20:7. I am to assemble with the disciples on the first day of the week to break bread. Y/N Yes No
21. I Cor. 16:2. I am to lay by in store on the first day of the week as I have been prospered. Y/N Yes No
22. I Cor. 16:2; Acts 20:7. Does each week have a first day? Y/N Yes No
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? Y/N Yes No
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.