Christ Commands all Men

Jesus, Authority, Sabbath, Religious Matters

Jesus was questioned about breaking the Sabbath (John 5:17-30)

— 10 Commandments and Sabbath Keeping

— church or private interpretation

— all will be raised when His voice commands it! (One, Universal Resurrection, two outcomes.)

Paul demonstrates that the apostles carried this authority (2 Cor. 3:7-4:6)

Commandments Christ gives to all:

Lay up treasure in heaven - Lk. 18:22

Take up the cross - Lk. 9:23

Pray always - Lk. 18:1

Watch (and pray) Mark 12:34-37

Love: brother, God, Christ, His word John 15:9-12; Matt. 22:3-6 ???; John 13:34; 14:22-29; 15:5-8

Bear fruit John 15:5-8

Shine Light Matt. 5:16

Seek first Kingdom Matt. 6:32

Matt. 28:18-20

Other commands from Christ? (Thru the apostles)

John 12:15-16, 26; John 16:7-13 ---> Apostles —> 2 Cor. 4:6; Eph. 3:3-5; 1 Cor. 14:37

To be a Christian:

Hear - John 12:44f; 5;24

Believe - John 14:11, 15

Confess - Matt. 10:32; Rom. 10:8-10; 14:10-12

Repent - Luke 13:35; Acts 17:30; Luke 24:47

Baptized - Mark 16:16

Acts 2:46f NKJV

So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42 they were commanded by the apostles to do certain acts of worship

1. Preach - 1 Tim. 3:15; Acts 2:42; Matt. 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16; 2 Tim. 4:2; 1 Tim. 4:13

2. Sing - Col. 3:16; (cf. “continuse steadfastly in … doctrine” Acts 2:42) Eph. 5:19

3. Pray - Acts 2:42; 1 Tim. 2:1, 8

4. Lord’s Supper - 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Acts 20:7

5. Collection - Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 16:1-2

Work that the church should do:

Benevolence - 1 Cor. 16:15; Rom. 15:25-27; Eph. 4:12; 2 Cor. 8:14-15

Edification - Eph. 4:12; Heb. 10:24-25; Acts 20:28

Evangelism - Matt. 28:18-19; Acts 1:8; 1 Tim. 3:14-15