Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority
A foundational two-part class on biblical authority, examining hermeneutics, direct commands, approved examples, necessary inference, expedients, the silence of scripture, and the restoration ideal.
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Welcome to the Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority Bible class study material.
A foundational two-part class on biblical authority, examining hermeneutics, direct commands, approved examples, necessary inference, expedients, the silence of scripture, and the restoration ideal.
Class Overview & Features:
- Interactive Lessons: Study each lesson online with full Scripture passages and hover tooltips.
- Workbook Downloads: Download the complete original PDF study workbook for printing and personal study.
Explore the lessons below to begin your study:
Course Lessons & Material
26 Lessons AvailableWhy Do We Need Authority?
Lesson 1 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Why Are There So Many Churches (Part 1)
Lesson 2 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Why Are There So Many Churches (Part 2)
Lesson 3 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
The Authority of the Bible
Lesson 4 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
The Old Law
Lesson 5 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
The Gospel of Jesus
Lesson 6 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Direct Commands
Lesson 7 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Approved Examples
Lesson 8 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Necessary Inference and Expedients
Lesson 9 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
God’s Silence
Lesson 10 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Principles
Lesson 11 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Restoration Ideal
Lesson 12 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
What Do We Do When We Disagree?
Lesson 13 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Read With Understanding
Lesson 14 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Individual vs. Church Action
Lesson 15 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Non-Biblical Authority
Lesson 16 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Direct Holy Spirit Communication
Lesson 17 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Feelings and Personal Interpretation
Lesson 18 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Law of Love
Lesson 19 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Ignorance
Lesson 20 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Science, History, and the Bible
Lesson 21 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Building Biblical Arguments
Lesson 22 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Case Study I: Instrumental Music
Lesson 23 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Case Study II: Conversions in Acts
Lesson 24 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Case Study III: Can A Christian Serve In The Military?
Lesson 25 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
Case Study IV: Moral Issues
Lesson 26 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.