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But if our church fathers believed the fall of Satan was true and biblical (x) amount of years ago, then who are we to argue?
| "Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. " |
I am not saying creeds over the Bible. I am not saying don't search the Scriptures.  I am saying if a doctrine has been settled in the annals of church history according to Scripture then who are we to come along (x) amount of years later and start doubting what God's word has to teach on that subject? |
Barney: For one, I am glad Luther and the reformers did not have this thought written in stone. That said, caution MUST always be done when broaching a subject of this matter. The church 'fathers' were wrong on certain matters and is only proof to show that Apostolic teaching did not last long. One thing we must remember, all who confess such and such a doctrine, use scripture, at least they say they do. Even the RCC can 'back' up their detestable doctrines with the word by spiritualizing texts to their destruction.
I say it is worth the look. I personally have not thought about it at all, so this is green pasture for me.