Mind Your King: Lessons and Essays on Biblical Authority

by Doy Moyer

Mind Your King explores biblical concepts about God's authority and how this impacts the church. Are we expected to have God's authority for what we do? How do we know what pleases God? These are many other issues that are considered in two parts. Part 1 contains 13 lessons with discussion questions suitable for classes. Part 2 contains expanded essays on related issues. Topics Part 1: Lessons 1. The Meaning of Authority 2. Christ the King 3. The Example of Jesus 4. The Need for Authority 5. Knowing what God Wants 6. Implication and Inference 7. Examples 8. Silence 9. The Church of the Lord 10. Why the Church Exists 11. How the Church Works 12. Worship and Assembly 13. Grace, Love, and Authority Part 2: Essays 1. Specific or General 2. Patterns 3. Tradition! 4. Instrumental Music 5. Institutionalizing “Church” 6. The Individual and Church 7. On the Church Support of Human Institutions 8. Misusing “Church of Christ” 9. “CENI” Matters 10. On the Authority of Creeds 11. Fellowship and Division

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2016

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Appreciate This book

This book is perfect for high school students. Every congregation should be going through this book with their high school age kids.

This book is easy to understand and gives the very basics of Authority and what God wants of His people. A lot of books have lots of fluff and man’s opinions. This one is to the point and helpful in explaining concepts .

[Jonathan Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This should be required reading for all Christians wishing to study and interpret the Bible. Ground in logic and the belief that scripture is the very word of God, Moyer discusses the role of communication, authority, and practice in the first half of the book. The second half is a collection of essays on these various issues with a particular focus on instrumental music in worship. That issue is a practical field for considering the things discussed in the first part of the book.

[Glenn Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good primer

Good overall summary of authority issues. Not as in depth or detailed as I would want. Not great at anticipating counter arguments, but it does make an effort. Probably weakest in the authority from inference idea.

[Matt Cavender · Rating 1 out of 5]

Some of the most legalistic and dogmatic and creedal writing I have ever read. This book is for people who don't want to challenge their beliefs, only indoctrinate themselves further.

[SusanwithaGoodBook · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of the principles of Biblical Authority. I particularly appreciated Essay 9 - "CENI" Matters, and Essay 10 - On the Authority of Creeds.