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IS THE RULE OF FAITH AND PRACTICE ALWAYS SCRIPTURE ALONE?
For me this is not a very hard question to answer from the scriptures.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY GOD'S WORD?
Of course Jesus is the living Word of God *John 1:1-4; 14 but the scriptures are Gods' recorded written Word of God handed down from Jesus, the Apostles and the Prophets, written for our admonition upon who the ends of the world have come (1 Corinthians 10:11) and all scripture is God breathed and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). So we have Jesus as the living Word of God who has given us His spoken Word of God which we have today as the recorded written Word of God which is scripture. In this OP we are talking about Gods recorded written Word (scripture) as the only rule of faith. Of course no one can know the truth of Gods' Word (scripture) unless God guides and teaches us as we prayerfully pray for His Spirit *John 7:17; John 16:13; John 14:26; John 8:31-36; Hebrews 8:11; 1 John 2:27.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY GOD'S WORD IN THIS OP?
Unless otherwise stated we are talking about scripture as the recorded written Word of God given to us by Jesus, the Apostles and the prophets (the Bible).
2 Timothy 3:16-17 [16], ALL SCRIPTURE (G1124) IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION (God breathed) OF GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17], That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works.
The literal Greek word meaning used here for "scripture" is γραφή; graph G1124 meaning holy writings; or a writing or something that is written that is holy. This is also shown in the context of 2 Timothy 3:14-15 which says [14] Continue you in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom you have learned them; [15], And that from a child you have known the HOLY SCRIPTURES, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Therefore dear friend once again the scriptures are the only rule of faith because faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God *Romans 10:17.
So scripture is God's words given to mankind that are profitable for for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. God gives us scripture so that we may be perfected and thoroughly furnished to all good works.
Now that we know what scripture is (God's spoken and recorded written Words given to us for our salvation), lets continue...
WHY IS SCRIPTURE THE ONLY RULE OF FAITH?
Romans 10:17 So then FAITH COMES BY HEARING AND HEARING BY THE WORD OF GOD.
Scripture is the only rule of faith because it is through the scriptures that we receive faith. Our faith comes as we believe and follow what God's Word says (James 2:17-26).
Hebrews 11:6 [6], But WITHOUT FAITH (the comes from the Word of God) IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE HIM: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Romans 14:23 WHATSOEVER IS NOT OF FAITH (that comes from the Word of God) IS SIN..
Ephesians 2:8-9 [8], For by grace are you saved THROUGH FAITH (the comes from the Word of God); and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:[9], Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the Saints here are they who KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD AND HAVE THE FAITH OF JESUS
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THE QUESTIONS
Q1. If the scriptures teach us that "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17) and we are saved by God's grace through faith that comes from Gods' Word (Ephesians 2:8-9) and again whatsoever is not of faith is sin according to Gods' Word (Romans 14:23) and again without faith that comes from Gods' Word it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6) how can we have Gods' salvation and how can the scriptures not be the only rule of faith when our faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God?
A1. THE ANSWER PROVIDED FROM SCRIPTURE IS HERE linked.
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Q2. If faith comes from Gods' Word (the scriptures and Jesus) *Romans 10:17 then how can we have faith or be "in the faith" if we do not believe and follow what Gods' Word says?
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Q3. If faith comes from Gods' Word (the scriptures and Jesus) *Romans 10:17 and the Church departs "the Faith" in order to follow man-made teachings and traditions that lead us to break the commandments of God who then should we believe and follow and who should have our allegiance; God or man?
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Q4. When is following man-made teachings and traditions a bad thing or can following man-made teachings and traditions ever be a bad thing according to the scriptures?
What is your view (scripture please)?
God bless
For me this is not a very hard question to answer from the scriptures.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY GOD'S WORD?
Of course Jesus is the living Word of God *John 1:1-4; 14 but the scriptures are Gods' recorded written Word of God handed down from Jesus, the Apostles and the Prophets, written for our admonition upon who the ends of the world have come (1 Corinthians 10:11) and all scripture is God breathed and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). So we have Jesus as the living Word of God who has given us His spoken Word of God which we have today as the recorded written Word of God which is scripture. In this OP we are talking about Gods recorded written Word (scripture) as the only rule of faith. Of course no one can know the truth of Gods' Word (scripture) unless God guides and teaches us as we prayerfully pray for His Spirit *John 7:17; John 16:13; John 14:26; John 8:31-36; Hebrews 8:11; 1 John 2:27.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY GOD'S WORD IN THIS OP?
Unless otherwise stated we are talking about scripture as the recorded written Word of God given to us by Jesus, the Apostles and the prophets (the Bible).
2 Timothy 3:16-17 [16], ALL SCRIPTURE (G1124) IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION (God breathed) OF GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17], That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works.
The literal Greek word meaning used here for "scripture" is γραφή; graph G1124 meaning holy writings; or a writing or something that is written that is holy. This is also shown in the context of 2 Timothy 3:14-15 which says [14] Continue you in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom you have learned them; [15], And that from a child you have known the HOLY SCRIPTURES, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Therefore dear friend once again the scriptures are the only rule of faith because faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God *Romans 10:17.
So scripture is God's words given to mankind that are profitable for for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. God gives us scripture so that we may be perfected and thoroughly furnished to all good works.
Now that we know what scripture is (God's spoken and recorded written Words given to us for our salvation), lets continue...
WHY IS SCRIPTURE THE ONLY RULE OF FAITH?
Romans 10:17 So then FAITH COMES BY HEARING AND HEARING BY THE WORD OF GOD.
Scripture is the only rule of faith because it is through the scriptures that we receive faith. Our faith comes as we believe and follow what God's Word says (James 2:17-26).
Hebrews 11:6 [6], But WITHOUT FAITH (the comes from the Word of God) IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE HIM: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Romans 14:23 WHATSOEVER IS NOT OF FAITH (that comes from the Word of God) IS SIN..
Ephesians 2:8-9 [8], For by grace are you saved THROUGH FAITH (the comes from the Word of God); and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:[9], Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the Saints here are they who KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD AND HAVE THE FAITH OF JESUS
..................
THE QUESTIONS
Q1. If the scriptures teach us that "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17) and we are saved by God's grace through faith that comes from Gods' Word (Ephesians 2:8-9) and again whatsoever is not of faith is sin according to Gods' Word (Romans 14:23) and again without faith that comes from Gods' Word it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6) how can we have Gods' salvation and how can the scriptures not be the only rule of faith when our faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God?
A1. THE ANSWER PROVIDED FROM SCRIPTURE IS HERE linked.
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Q2. If faith comes from Gods' Word (the scriptures and Jesus) *Romans 10:17 then how can we have faith or be "in the faith" if we do not believe and follow what Gods' Word says?
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Q3. If faith comes from Gods' Word (the scriptures and Jesus) *Romans 10:17 and the Church departs "the Faith" in order to follow man-made teachings and traditions that lead us to break the commandments of God who then should we believe and follow and who should have our allegiance; God or man?
......................
Q4. When is following man-made teachings and traditions a bad thing or can following man-made teachings and traditions ever be a bad thing according to the scriptures?
What is your view (scripture please)?
God bless
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