Submitting To Authority, 02/22/05

Summary

The sermon addresses the ongoing controversy over authority and submission, emphasizing that many societal conflicts stem from disputes about who holds rightful authority. It highlights biblical examples and teachings, particularly from Matthew 21:23, 2 Peter 2:10, Jude 8, and Ephesians 5, to illustrate the importance of submitting to God-ordained authority within the home, church, and society. The preacher stresses that the final authority for faith and practice is the Word of God, encouraging believers to study the Scriptures themselves rather than relying solely on human interpretations.