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Station 3: Authority of Scripture

Objective:

  • What authority does Scriptures have over me?
  • Why does the Scriptures have this authority?
  • How can I deal with this authority?

Key Verse:

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Outline:

What authority does Scriptures have over me?

  • Declare the Truth
    • I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and [a]ground of the truth. 1 Tim 3:15

Why does the Scriptures have this authority?

How can I deal with this authority?

  • Conclude with the concept of authority of love

Authority of Love

  • "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." 1 John 4:18
  • The authority of love is a Biblical concept and it is the highest level of authority 
  • When you love someone, you want to do what is pleasing to them, you want to make them happy 
  • You obey who you love out of love and respect not out of fear 
  • Responding to the authority of love is more spiritually mature than responding to any other form of authority 
  • Even though that person cannot force me to do something, I listen to him because I love him 

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