Reli&ion and Heart to Heart Heart to Heart We Must Have Bible Authority by J o h n D u d le y L e f t r i d g e I I I By G re g g o ry F o b b s endure. Becuase it is these experiences that has helped us build the strong character of never giving up the hunt for freedom from physical bondage. I say to my people that the fight we endured through T physical bondage was extremely easy one, it only took 200 he human existence has been so grossly distorted, that we no longer are able to reach true self day.” (John 12:4B). When Jesus uttered these words he forever settled the question of Authority in religion. Regardless of race, creed or ethnic origin every man on earth is subject to the authority of Christ, he may not know it, he may not accept it or he may not want it, but irrespective of this, it still is true. Ifjesus word is the basis for judgement as the above passage affirms, then it does become the supreme authority in religion. The Bible clearly and unequivocally claims for itself authority in religion, (John 12:48, Colossians 3:17). Let me define the term “authority”. Webster defines authority as, Power of right to command or act; dominion, control; etc. Jesus also said, “the scripture cannot be broken,” which means, repeal, annul, or abolish. There The good fight is at hand, the fight to free us from mental bondage, that the religous instituions, the educa development in a normal systematic process. “The word that I spake shall judge him in the last or so years. The founding fathers and mothers of civilization tional institutions, and the total european doctrine has instituted a process for all human beings to live in harmony placed us in, is a much harder task. We refuse to stand with nature and acquire universal enlightenment by together united as one for the good of the overall Black gaining wisdom, understanding, mercy, love, peace, unity, Nation. We would rather allow someone else to establish and patience through the total development of the four our thinking patterns to reflect their images, instead of our natural points of nature: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth, own. Why are we afraid to be a black strong nation? Every theses relate to the body as Thymus, Adrenal, Lyden, culture on the face of this green earth will live within their Gonads. These glands are directly responsible to the 24 traditions; we will not even learn ours, let alone live them! cranial nerves that lead to the five senses of sight, sound, Every culture will speak their own language, we will make taste, smell, and touch. To tune in on this process one must excuses so we can remain in the images of our former slave be familiar with the seven levels of intelligence and how masters. Think about it for a moment or two! to use all eight brain lobes to their fullest capacity; at You and I are just where these people want us, where we sound just like his boy. But we can put a stop to that present seven of these brain lobes lay dormant. The above mentioned is how the great people of Alrica first introduced civilized living to the universal stage, only to have it stolen and hidden from their kind of thinking. When you start to use your own native African tongue, you start to identify with your own traditions, culture, and background as a people. Which means you are no offspring. However, there is a way back to the good graces of righteousness through longer his boy. Therefore, take the shackles off your mind selfawareness. We must reach in to the well of history and and move freely within the knowledge and language of rediscover who we really are and not be so afraid or your own native history, traditions, culture, and language ashamed of the experiences that life has forced us to ofkiswahili. fore, the Bible’s authority cannot be denied or rejected. Down through the ages great men have accepted the divine authority of the Bible in religion. Paul said, “and whatsoever you do, in word or in deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17). This passage alone establishes the absolute need for authority in religion. M allory C hurch 3908 NE o f - C hrist M ALLORY AVENUE SUNDAY SCHEDULE Bible Study 9:30 am . Morning Worship L etters 10:45 am . M en’s Training Leadership W om en’s Bible Class to THE E ditor MetroMotion Encourages Readers to send in your Letters to the Editor Please send letters to: Editor MetroMotion Magazine PO Box 11302 Portland, Oregon 97211 5:00 pm . Evening Worship 6:00 pm. Minister Gregory Fobbs Attended nursery for all services W ednesday prayer m eeting and bible study 7:30 pm . Radio Ministry Each Sunday, 11:00 AM - KBMS 288-1092 RESTORING NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANITY 4 MetroMotion Magazine - November-December 1991