“In the Name of Jesus”
Colossians 3:12-17
Introduction
1.
Peter’s announcement at Pentecost
– Acts 2:36
2.
Reflects God’s pronouncement on
the mount of transfiguration – Matt 17:5
3.
The connection between the
authority of Jesus and the authority of the New Testament – John 14:25-26;
16:13; Gal 1:6-12; 1 Cor 14:37
Discussion
1.
Delegation of authority
a.
Apostles:
John 20:23; Acts 1:8; Gal 1:6-9
b.
Prophets:
Deut 18:20; Jer 29:8,9
c.
Husbands:
Eph 5:22, 23, 25
d.
Parents:
Eph 6:1
e.
Masters:
Eph 6:5-9
f.
Elders:
Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1-3
g.
Evangelists:
2 Tim 4:1-5
2.
The limits on delegation
a.
King Saul
i.
Authority as soldier and judge:
1 Sam 10
ii.
No authority as priest – Ex 29:9
b.
Nadab and Abihu
i.
Authority concerning fire and
burning incense – Lev 16:12; Ex 30:34-38
ii.
No authority to substitute – Lev
10:1-2
c.
Elisha’s servant Gehazi – 2
Kings 5:10
i.
Authority to instruct Naaman in the
procedure for cleansing
ii.
No authority to accept a gift – 2
Kings 5:26-27
3.
Some basic rules for understanding
the limits on authority
a.
Difference between general and
specific commandments
i.
Example:
Great commission – Mk 16:15
1.
Go – the manner in which we go is
not specified
2.
Preach the gospel – the message
is specified
ii.
Example:
Men praying – 2 Tim 2:8
1.
Men – a specific group named
2.
Pray – the content of the prayer
is not specified (for example, we
are not told to “pray the Lord’s prayer”)
b.
1
Cor 4:6
c.
2 John 9
d.
Rev 22:18-19
Conclusion
1.
Col 3:17
2.
Your life is not automatically under the control of Jesus – one must
make a decision as in Acts 2:36-38
3.
Heb 5:8-9