{"id":43781,"date":"2022-09-30T22:32:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T03:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/the-authority-of-the-bible-sermon-outline-bible-outlines\/"},"modified":"2022-09-30T22:32:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T03:32:13","slug":"the-authority-of-the-bible-sermon-outline-bible-outlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/the-authority-of-the-bible-sermon-outline-bible-outlines\/","title":{"rendered":"The Authority of the Bible: Sermon Outline – Bible Outlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Authority of the Bible<\/strong> — Sermon outline by Tom Moore explaining the authority of the word of God and the folly of refusing to obey it.<\/p>\n

I.   Introduction<\/p>\n

A. We are living in a time when a great many people have little or no respect for authority.<\/p>\n

1. Our jails are full of those who do not respect the authority of our government.<\/p>\n

2. We have many children in our world today who do not respect the authority of their parents<\/p>\n

3. And there is a host of people who do not respect the authority of the Bible<\/p>\n

B. We today need to recognize authority ….<\/p>\n

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The captain on the bridge of a large naval vessel saw a light ahead on a collision course. He signaled, “Alter your course ten degrees south.” The reply came back, “Alter your course ten degrees north.”<\/p>\n

The captain then signaled, “Alter your course ten degrees south. I am a captain.” The reply: “Alter your course ten degrees north. I am a seaman third-class.”<\/p>\n

The furious captain signaled, “Alter your course ten degrees south. I am a battleship.” The reply: “Alter your course ten degrees north. I am a lighthouse.”<\/p>\n

C. If we do not recognize where true authority lies – then we will be making many wrong decisions in this life.<\/p>\n

II.  Discussion: We believe in the authority of the Bible because…<\/h2>\n

A. THE INSPIRED, INERRANT WORD OF GOD EXISTS<\/p>\n

1. Acts 10:36 … The word of God was sent to us through Jesus Christ<\/p>\n

2. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 … inspired, furnishes us completely<\/p>\n

3. John 17:17 … God’s word is truth<\/p>\n

4. John 8:32 … this truth can set us free<\/p>\n

5. John 17:7-8 … what Jesus taught were the very words of God the Father<\/p>\n

6. The Bible is the very oracles of God (Romans 3:2)<\/p>\n

7. The Bible is the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17)<\/p>\n

8. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 … the Bible is the word of reconciliation<\/p>\n

9. The Bible is the word of righteousness (Hebrews 5:13)<\/p>\n

10.”Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it” (Psalm 119:140) … free of corruption, free of error<\/p>\n

11.God’s word will ultimately judge everyone … John 12:48<\/p>\n

B. THE BIBLE IS COMPLETE, UNIFIED, AND INDESTRUCTIBLE<\/p>\n

1. 2 Peter 1:3 … all-sufficient<\/p>\n

2. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 … completely furnishes us…<\/p>\n

3. James 1:25 … those obedient to the Bible will be blessed<\/p>\n

4. 2 Peter 1:20-21 … Holy men spake by the Holy Spirit<\/p>\n

a. Sixty-six books … written over a period of 1600 years, by forty different men (with varying backgrounds), in three languages<\/p>\n

b. Yet the Bible is perfect in harmony…<\/p>\n

5. “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven” (Psalm 119:89).<\/p>\n

6. 1 Peter 1:23-25 … shall stand forever<\/p>\n

C. THE WORD OF GOD IS …<\/p>\n

1. Powerful … Hebrews 4:12-13<\/p>\n

2. Able to cleanse … “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word” (Psalm 119:9).<\/p>\n

3. Capable of purifying the soul … 1 Peter 1:22<\/p>\n

4. Able to build one up … Acts 20:32<\/p>\n

5. Perfect … James 1:25<\/p>\n

6. Complete … 2 Timothy 3:16-17<\/p>\n

7. Enduring … Matthew 24:35<\/p>\n

D. CHRIST HAS ALL AUTHORITY AND HAS GIVEN US INSTRUCTIONS<\/p>\n

1. Authority was given to Jesus by the Father …Matthew 28:18<\/p>\n

2. Today Christ speaks through the Bible … Hebrews 1:1-2<\/p>\n

3. Christ’s words are truth … John 17:17<\/p>\n

4. The way of salvation is not found in man’s words … Jeremiah 10:23<\/p>\n

5. We must do all by the authority of Christ … Colossians 3:17<\/p>\n

6. Christ’s words can be understood … Ephesians 3:3-4<\/p>\n

E. WE MUST FOLLOW AND KEEP THE WORD OF GOD<\/p>\n

1. If we love Christ we will obey Him … John 14:15<\/p>\n

2. We must study to be approved of God … 2 Timothy 2:15<\/p>\n

3. We must remember God’s word … 2 Peter 3:2<\/p>\n

4. Hold forth the word of life … Philippians 2:16<\/p>\n

5. Hold to sound words … 2 Timothy 1:13<\/p>\n

6. Continue in God’s word … 2 Timothy 3:14<\/p>\n

7. Preach the word … 2 Timothy 4:2<\/p>\n

8. Standfast for God’s word … 2 Thessalonians 2:15<\/p>\n

9. Be an example in the word … 1 Timothy 4:12<\/p>\n

10.Contend earnestly for the faith … Jude 3<\/p>\n

F. WE MUST HANDLE GOD’S WORD ARIGHT<\/p>\n

1. Handle God’s word in the right way … 2 Corinthians 4:2<\/p>\n

2. Study to be able to handle God word in the right way … 2 Timothy 2:15<\/p>\n

3. Do not hear only … James 1:22<\/p>\n

4. Do not be led astray … 2 Peter 2:1; 3:9<\/p>\n

5. Do not be deceived … Ephesians 5:6-10<\/p>\n

G. GOD WARNS US NOT TO HANDLE HIS WORD IN THE WRONG WAY<\/p>\n

1. Do not add to or take away from the word of God …<\/p>\n

a. Deuteronomy 4:2<\/p>\n

b. Proverbs 30:5-6<\/p>\n

c. Revelation 22:18-19<\/p>\n

2. Do not pervert the Gospel … Galatians 1:6-10<\/p>\n

3. We are not to be unskilled in God’s word … Hebrews 5:12<\/p>\n

4. We must be knowledgeable … Romans 10:2-3<\/p>\n

5. We must not be disobedient … Hebrews 2:1-3<\/p>\n

6. The Bible will judge us … John 12:48<\/p>\n

III. Conclusion: The close of this sermon on the authority of the Bible<\/p>\n

A. We must respect authority, and most importantly we must respect God’s authority.<\/p>\n

B. We truly respect the word of God, we will:<\/p>\n

1. Study it<\/p>\n

2. Love it<\/p>\n

3. Obey it<\/p>\n

C. If we do not respect God’s authority we will not go to heaven<\/p>\n

D. Invitation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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