• With general authority, aids are allowed, but never additions:
    • Song books aid in singing, but do not add another kind of music.
    • Mechanical instruments add another kind of music and usurp His authority.
    • Printed outlines with scripture references aid in Bible classes.
    • Teaching anything other than the Bible in our classes adds another subject of study and usurps His authority.
    • For a church to provide the necessary things for the relief of its needy members aids in its work.
    • For a church to turn the relief of its needy members over to a human institution for relief adds another organization; thus usurps His authority.
  • Bible authority comes to us in one of four forms:
    • Statement of fact
      • Mark 16:16
      • Matthew 19:4-5 - marriage
      • Matthew 26:29 - Lord’s Supper
      • Acts 20:7 - disciples gathered on the first day of the week to break bread and to hear preaching