The other salient point to consider is Paul wrote that they should keep the ordinances as he had already delivered them to the church in Corinth. That was apostolic tradition by word of mouth, teaching them precisely how to observe the communion of the bread and wine, the body and blood of The Lord. He did not leave detailed written instructions. He wrote to rebuke them for heresies and other sins unto death and to call them to repent and do it the way he had taught them, which he received from the LORD. In addition he brought to their remembrance other apostolic customs pertaining to men and women, and pointedly said if any were contentious, we (Jewish Apostles) had no such custom, nor do the genuine churches of God. Sola Scriptura and novel interpretations will not solve the problem if abandoning or never having apostolic tradition through hands on training, one generation to the next.
How do you know?
How do you know they’re from the apostles, Paul in particular?
How do you know they’ve been passed down faithfully?
What is your source for verifying all of the above?
Please provide the sources for verification purposes.
Your objection duly noted. But as this represents a major topic shift, and has been asked and answered adequately many times on these pages, I am going to opt out of a full discussion of Sola Scriptura at this time, especially as the dispute over the Eucharist in which we presently engage assumes the authority of Scripture over the opinions of men, at least so far, and that’s OK with me.
Peace,
SR