different between what the Church taught and what Scripture taught
A few thoughts:
I think you said something there that should not be passed over too quickly.
Joh 6:31 After all, our ancestors ate manna while they journeyed through the wilderness! The Scriptures say, ‘Moses gave them bread from heaven to eat.’”
Joh 6:32 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, Moses didn’t give you bread from heaven. My Father did. And now He offers you the true bread from heaven.
Doesn’t the above verse 31 sound familiar? They are quoting scripture. Moses gave them the bread. We read the Bible and say, where would they get that?
Exo 16:15 The Israelites were puzzled when they saw it. “What is it?” they asked each other. They had no idea what it was. And Moses told them, “It is the food the LORD has given you to eat.
So what is the source of this “scripture” they are quoting? Tradition says that Moses gave them the manna. Tradition has become confused with scripture. Tradition is a higher authority than Gods word. And what is the source of that tradition passed on since the beginning? It is the Talmud. Here is an example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_in_rabbinic_literature
Of course Jesus quickly addresses that matter with the truth.
RC has a long history of established traditions they lay claim to. Sadly protestants have traditions too and we as individuals have traditions. The first few chapters of Revelation give us strong warning to reform and get back on target. Jesus knew we would drift........................
well and truly stated ... and thank you for that bit of education.
Excellent point. We are on shifting sand when we stray from the Rock of God’s Truth.