[ re 2 Tim 3:14-15] Paul speaks in the present and past tense. Nowhere does he even hint that it would be fine to "invent" Tradition as required Among other things he says
"from infancy you have known [sic] the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus."
What nonsense! How do infants "know" scripture, or anything for that matter? And how is that possible when such scriptures were not even written yet???
Surely the Old Testament alone (and that was the only scripture in Paul's days) doesn't make anyone "wise for salvation through faith in Chirst Jesus."
[ re 2 Tim 3:14-15] Paul speaks in the present and past tense. Nowhere does he even hint that it would be fine to "invent" Tradition as required
Among other things he says
"from infancy you have known [sic] the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus."
What nonsense! How do infants "know" scripture, or anything for that matter? And how is that possible when such scriptures were not even written yet???
Surely the Old Testament alone (and that was the only scripture in Paul's days) doesn't make anyone "wise for salvation through faith in Chirst Jesus."
I wonder why this was sent to me as it was aannalex who posted it in the first place. I merely mentioned that Paul never mentioned "future" (invented) Tradition.
The verse I might have chosen to buttress my argument is:
2 Thessalonian 2:15 So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.
Is it reasonable to assume Paul was speaking to those who could understand his words? (sarc)
FYI I limited my discussion to TRADITION only.