To: LibreOuMort
If the early believers thought the writings of the so-called “early fathers” (Matthew 23:9 please) were so important, then they would have included them in the Scripture.
As to reading historical writings, literature and philosophies, by all means! It shouldn’t be confused with authoritative doctrine.
10 posted on
06/09/2007 2:56:48 PM PDT by
pjr12345
(But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? James 2:20)
To: pjr12345
As to reading historical writings, literature and philosophies, by all means! It shouldn’t be confused with authoritative doctrine.
Agreed. But the question remains: on _whose_ interpretation of scripture are we to rely? Look at where the "spirit" has led the Episcopal Church and others like it? Doctrinal integrity is paramount. Purity of life and witness flow from that, do they not?
11 posted on
06/10/2007 6:09:32 PM PDT by
LibreOuMort
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