Authority?

Good job Mr. Claborn. You've got it pretty close. My only question is that you leave out authority; do you think it's necessary? Who has it?-Matthew
1:14 PM

Recently, I have been asked the above stated questions regarding my post on the steps of Salvation. I believe that at times we ask questions to spark arguments, I will assume that the question was asked out of sincerity and a honest heart.

I also will assume the question is regarding the scripture or the authority of Christ, or if this someone questions the authority of the scripture they should be aware of blaspheme against the Holy Ghost. This sin is not forgivable in this world or the next. I will say that if someone teaches against the scripture that is blasphemy, one must honestly with a sober mind reason with his heart to find all truth. We have to remember that Satan is alive and that he himself seeks those that he may destroy. We are tempted at time with bad thought the question is to reason with Satan? Once tempted with ignorance one must turn away and look to God's word for the answer.

I know that if I am to argue with someone according to my thought I should never be able to persuade them. You see I admit that all goodness I have comes from God the father through Christ Jesus my Lord and my Savior. Regarding authority I will just let you decide.

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the AUTHOR OF ETERNAL SALVATION UNTO ALL THEM THAT WOULD OBEY HIM. (Hebrews 5:8,9). It seems to me that Christ is given the authority to direct us in salvation. What Jesus wants me to do to be saved I will do.

According to my post regarding salvation it is the Lord God through his word who has authorized Salvation. I will leave you all with this truth.

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain (Titus 3:9).

I also understand that we all are seeking the truth and we all wish one day to become perfect in the eyes of our creator. I would like to add that the church is in power not word. We must continue to not have strife over the simple interpretation of the scripture and we must push forward and continue in our good works. This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men (Titus 3:8).

I further along my discussion with these thoughts, If Jesus Christ would have sat on a stump pondering and arguing the interpretation of the scripture with the pharasees, he would still be there today, matter of fact no he wouldn't, because this is sinful and Christ would have never done so. My point is that instead of arguing about these things why are we not out saving souls. I am at fault for this the same way the rest of the world is but, I am willing to make a change. I say we all make this change together. Grace be to all those that follow the truth of Jesus Christ. He is our Savior and all those that obey him have eternal life through his death and resurrection.