When studying Doctrines (Teachings of your Church) it is important to separate Scriptural truth from Church Tradition. ESPECIALLY in areas of right and wrong.
Some traditions, widely accepted, have no bearing on sin or salvation; Such as Moses being the writer of the Torah, or Peter having dictated the Gospel to a man named Mark.
Other scriptural truths are contradicted by some church traditions; such as the claim that Mary was a virgin for her entire life, when the Bible clearly refers to the brothers and sisters of Jesus (one of which is thought to be the author of the Book of James)
In my viewpoint, the ultimate test of any Doctrinal Teaching is the Words of Jesus, Himself. If Jesus taught it then WE should teach it.
I realise this may be considered an over-simplification, but as I see it, Jesus walked the streets of Galilee, teaching common people. He said exactly what He meant to say, and He generally expected to be understood by those to whom he preached
The Good News preached by Jesus was MEANT to be simple, to be easy to understand.
March 14, 2009
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