The Issue of Authority

Even though John the Baptist's ministry on earth was over Christ still made use of that ministry. When He was challenged by the Jews He issued a challenge back to them - 'the baptism of John, whence was it, from heaven or of men.' The issue between the Jews challenge to Christ and Christ's challenge to them was the same. It was the issue of authority. In this sermon the difference between heaven's authority and man's authority is considered.