[TruthTalk] Unilateral Covenant

[Judy Taylor]

From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Judy wrote: I don't perceive 'tradition' on TT but I do hear familiar doctrine at times such as Calvinism and what is called Arminianism.   Lance is using the word "tradition" to include doctrines like these.  The Bible uses the word tradition this way too. e.g., "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle." (2 Thessalonians 2:15). Can you define your use of the word "tradition"?  I'm having trouble grasping your narrower perspective of this word.   David I'm using the word with regard to sanctification and holiness, without which noone will see the Lord. Peter spoke of the 'vain traditions' in which we were raised and we were all raised with them; this is why we need our minds renewed by the washing of water with God's Word.  I'm sure the traditions Paul spoke of in 2 Thess were traditions taught by Barnabus,  himself or other apostles under the New Covenant.  Do you have any problems with this concept?  Judy