[TruthTalk] Re:Traditions of Men MAY include Scripture

[Judy Taylor]

From: "Lance Muir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Each evangelical tradition also has it's own "use" of Scripture (Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox). One example of this would be a particular reading of Mt24 & 1Thess4 leading to a teaching on what some call the "Rapture".    jt: The teaching of the Rapture began in the 1800's - so a believer who had just come to Christ with a Bible alone would not find it there. I believe it was a Margaret McDonald who had a vision which evolved to this teaching which was spread by Plymouth Brethren and some other sects.   So Judy, I'd offer an AMEN to the intent of your quotation with the proviso that we acknowledge your meaning of this word to include our own tradition's reading of SOME Scripture.   jt: I'm not sure I understand what you mean Lance. Are you saying that I have a tradition that is a mixture or a tradition that only accepts "some scripture?"  What do you mean?   This REALITY is evidenced on TT daily. Blessings Lance  Do you perceive this to be a fair understanding of what you wrote? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 28, 2004 07:59 Subject: [TruthTalk] Party Crashing Thank you Kevin, Your service to God and zeal for His truth is such a blessing.  I found this quote yesterday and think it may be needed here. "It has escaped the understanding of many Christians that what they believe is more often shaped by the teachings and traditions of religious men than by Scripture. Yet the wisdom of the world is no substitute for God's Word, even if offered from the pulpit or in the Christian media. Jesus warns us in Matthew 24:12 that in the last days the love of many toward Him would grow cold because evil would increase in the world. There is little time to waste in the short span of life granted us by God. We must choose today whom we will serve."