01-26-2008, 03:16 PM
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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. | Again, I struggle to make myself clear. I was just arguing for confessionalism on a confessional board. Normally I'm the one on the other side of the issue getting a lecture on not being confessional enough. Then when I argue for it I get the same lecture. I can't win. 
I was just saying, why should we ignore what the church fathers say about this issue? It seems like that's when all kinds of false and new doctrines begin to spread.
It's all good. I'll shut up now. |
You are perfectly clear to me Barney. But does the WCF or WLC or WSC speak on this matter or any confession for that matter? I do not know. I do not believe merlin is saying we should ignore history. Use it as a strong guide, but never just sit and experience faith by proxy. Again where would we have ended up if Luther et al listened to the pope about the "history of the church?'
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