Introduction
- Matthew 8
- Authority – the right to act or to command others to act.
- Isaiah 45:9
We should respect God’s authority and be thankful that His laws are good for us.
- Hebrews 10:30
- Deuteronomy 4:5-8 – God’s laws were for their good!
- Malachi 3:12
- Deuteronomy 10:12-13
- Acts 2:36-38 – Jesus has authority! He is Lord!
- I John 5:3 – Obedience is how we experience God’s love.
- Philippians 3:1
- II Timothy 3:16-17
- I should submit to God’s authority.
But many reject God’s authority and turn to a different one.
- Colossians 2:8-9, 20-23
- I John 3:4
- I John 2:4
- Matthew 7:21-23, 15, 20
- James 1:26
- Romans 1:21, 25, 29-31
Others attempt to ignore the need for God’s authority.
- Hebrews 7:12-14; 6:20; 8:5
- Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32
- Proverbs 30:5-6 – Do not add to God’s words!
- Revelation 22:18-19