Necessary Things     
 

by Jack Freeman

 

"For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things . . ." Acts 15:28. "But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come." Rev. 2:24-25. "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Matt. 16:19. "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds." 2 Jno. 9-11. From these passages we can observe a number of important facts. (1) The Apostles were given the power to bind and loose. What they bound is still bound today: what they loosed is still "loosed" today. (2) No man has the authority to bind that which was not bound by the Apostles. (3) Jesus will be pleased with us if we hold fast to that which was bound by the Apostles. (4) All "necessary" things were revealed by the Holy Spirit TO the apostles, and delivered BY the Apostles TO the Church. (5) Thus, it has not been left to men to determine which things are necessary and which things are non-essential. (6) The only burden which the Lord requires us to bear is that bound upon us by the Gospel of Christ. (7) Those things pertaining to religion which are not authorized within the doctrine of Christ are not only non-essential but sinful as well. (2) To transgress and fail to abide in the doctrine of Christ is to be without the Father and the Son. (9) To receive those who teach contrary to the doctrine of Christ is to partake with them in their evil deeds. (10) All the schemes, teachings, and institutions of men which are without the Authority of Christ are both non-essential and sinful…. Gospel Guardian - April 28, 1960       Other Articles Learning to Trust God What is Wrong With Exclusive? Restricting the Never Bound Get Thee Behind Me Satan Two Visions of the Church The Exculpatory Rule It's Not How You Feel     For Past Auburn Beacons go to: www.aubeacon.com/Bulletins.htm   Anyone can join the mailing list for the Auburn Beacon! Send your request to: larryrouse@aubeacon.com