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To: LordBridey; ears_to_hear; pjr12345
My beliefs and practices are not limited to scripture.

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

What more is there?

In fact, Christ is pretty specific about doctrines and practices not found in Scripture...

"But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." -- Matthew 15:9

"Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." -- Mark 7:7

Further, Scripture echoes Christ's warning...

"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils" -- 1 Timothy 4:1

"Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines." -- Hebrews 13:9

God is very clear. We're not supposed to fall down to the stock of a tree.

637 posted on 06/06/2007 6:13:59 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
What more is there?

There is John 21:25.

But back to Timothy. Profitable is not the same as solely sufficient. Paul is only saying what a great aid scripture is, but in no way is he defining sola scriptura.

645 posted on 06/06/2007 6:29:01 PM PDT by LordBridey
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

Amen


647 posted on 06/06/2007 6:38:40 PM PDT by ears_to_hear
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To: Dr. Eckleburg; P-Marlowe; Alex Murphy
"Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." -- Mark 7:7

This is the perfect verse for this discussion.

In our service on Sunday morning we use cards in the pew backs for folks to use to make requests for prayer. It is nothing more than a tool.

Imagine, though, that someone began to think that the card itself was sanctified. Imagine cards with gold edging, and people with decks of cards, and little pouches on belts for holding the cards, and rules about how to lay the cards out.....

And then they begin to teach the cards, and the doctrine of cards...

649 posted on 06/06/2007 6:40:59 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain And Proud of It! Those who support the troops will pray for them to WIN!)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

You are da bomb, Doc!


711 posted on 06/06/2007 9:24:41 PM PDT by pjr12345 (Hear, Believe, Repent, be Baptized, and Continue in Obedience to the Gospel)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

But we have Abraham /sarc


848 posted on 06/07/2007 7:48:51 AM PDT by N3WBI3 (Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak....)
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