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So "Scripture alone" didn't mean that the Bible is the only source of truth
It means that the Bible is the standard by which all tradition, prophecy, revelation, doctrine is to be judged. It does not mean those other sources do not exist nor does it mean that all of them would fail when tested against the Bible.
As long as the other sources are Truthful.
Sola Scriptura is a tradition of men. Where in Scripture is there the definitive list of what is to be in Scripture? .
It is based upon tradition, because the earliest of churches were going off the very words of the apostles themselves, before Paul sent any letters, and before the gospels were written down.The term "Sola Scriptural" is meant by relying wholly upon and only in Scripture as the basis for Church doctrines and practices. If one doesn't base one's beliefs on Scripture, what does one base it upon? The Talmud?
Make no mistake, practices like kneeling down while praying are fine as long as it's done in humility before God. God doesn't care about your physical position while you pray, it's about your state of mind. Are you driven to prostrate yourself before God, or are you kneeling down for the sake of doing it? Tradition for the interests of tradition. Do as you are told, that's tradition.
What is the purpose of church tradition and observance? Many do it unquestionably because that's what they think Christianity is. Unless one can explain the purpose of a particular Church tradition and its foundation in scripture, is it necessary to follow the custom? Is Christianity a religion based on tradition or is it based on the truth? Can truth be known without scripture as the measuring rod? For beliefs to be valid, it must not contradict the Word of God. There's nothing worst than unbiblical traditions. Scripture gives us a solid ground on which to base Church beliefs and doctrines.
As been written in 2 Timothy 3:16, All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
It is based upon tradition, because the earliest of churches were going off the very words of the apostles themselves, before Paul sent any letters, and before the gospels were written down.
Yes, Amein, TRUE.It means that the Bible is the standard by which all tradition, prophecy, revelation, doctrine is to be judged. It does not mean those other sources do not exist nor does it mean that all of them would fail when tested against the Bible.
They are not usually Truthful.As long as the other sources are Truthful.
Such is the enemy's deception. YHWH GUARDS HIS WORD (HE PUT IT TOGETHER)Sola Scriptura is a tradition of men. Where in Scripture is there the definitive list of what is to be in Scripture? Any table of contents was added later--BY MEN.
Amein. HALLELUYAH ! YES< SIMPLE > < TRUTH >The Scriptures were inspired by God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The traditions of men were inspired by men.
Which is the one that has power and is the truth?
A VERY SIMPLE ANSWER.
No. See the next post.It is based upon tradition, because the earliest of churches were going off the very words of the apostles themselves, before Paul sent any letters, and before the gospels were written down.
And then they magically reappeared around the time of the Reformation or the establishment of <insert your Church here>.The assemblies actually did not do very well either,
after the Apostles "slept" . (died).
The wolves that the Apostles warned about,
did exactly as the Apostles said they would,
and not many, if any, assemblies survived.
They were torn apart from the inside,
or taken over, "from the inside" by deceived ones ... ... ...
The ones who remained faithful, were driven 'underground' ... or executed.
By searching the Scriptures.Thank you for the thoughtful reply. My question, then, is how the sincere can determine which of the vast number of traditions, if any, is actually God's tradition.
Sincere or not, I don't know about.Thank you for the thoughtful reply. My question, then, is how the sincere can determine which of the vast number of traditions, if any, is actually God's tradition.
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