Is The New Testament Our Pattern?

By Steven J. Wallace

Man has always been held accountable to law from God. The New Testament is our law today and it serves as a pattern for us to follow. This pattern has been modeled in the example of Jesus Christ and further expounded on by the apostles. Those who teach otherwise have "turned aside to idle talk" and "understand neither what they say nor the things which they affirm" (1 Tim. 1:6, 7). There has never been a time when man was left to make up his own rules on how to live acceptably toward God. God has always revealed what He has expected of man. In faith man either responds in obedience or he responds in disobedience. Some try to add to the pattern which is equally sinful. We have no right add our preferences, opinions, or scruples to the gospel plan. Sin is committed when we become factious with personal opinions as well as being liberal unauthorized additions. Just take if for what it is and hold fast.

"Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 1:13)

Lesson	Author	Date	File
1. What Is the Design Of The N.T.?	Wallace, Steven	2014.04.20	pptx, mp3
2. Six Reasons Why the N.T. Is Our Pattern	Wallace, Steven	2014.04.20	pptx, mp3
3. Five Things That Must Be True...	Wallace, Steven	2014.05.18	pptx, mp3
4. Holding Fast the Pattern	Wallace, Steven	2014.06.01	pptx, mp3
5. Enemies of the Pattern 1	Wallace, Steven	2014.06.01	pptx
6. Enemies of the Pattern 2	Wallace, Steven	2014.06.08	pptx, mp3
7. Seven Truths to Follow the Pattern	Wallace, Steven	2014.08.10	pptx, mp3
8. The Pattern for Worship 1	Wallace, Steven	2014.08.10	pptx, mp3
9. The Pattern for Worship 2	Wallace, Steven	2014.08.17	pptx, mp3
10. The Pattern for the Mission	Wallace, Steven	2014.08.17	pptx, mp3
11. The Pattern for Organization	Wallace, Steven	2014.11.23	pptx, mp3
12. Arguments Justifying Departures 1	Wallace, Steven	2014.11.16	pptx, mp3
13. Arguments Justifying Departures 2	Wallace, Steven	2014.11.16	pptx
14. Teaching With Authority 1	Wallace, Steven	2015.04.19	pptx, mp3
15. Teaching With Authority 2	Wallace, Steven	2015.04.26	pptx, mp3
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