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That is correct...but the point is for you to verify, based solely upon the plain text of scripture...what doctrine you know is true. For example, based solely upon the plain text of scripture, apart from any doctrinal traditions of men, you know that only a man whom Jesus raised from the dead could lend the greatest degree of credibility as a reliable eye-witness that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Only Lazarus of Bethany would have understood the significance of Jesus' face cloth folded together in a place by itself. Only Lazarus of Bethany could have known how to read this unveiled message between resurrected friends,hidden in plain sight.
Another example is Peter..."Verily, verily, I say unto thee; when thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. (John) 21:18...according to the doctrinal traditions of men, this is to be interpreted to mean that Peter was crucified. Now, if any of you have ever been in a nursing home, or an alzheimer's care facility, you would no doubt be witness to more than a few proud men who in their storied lives were big and strong...now reduced to the mercy of some tiny young women dressing them in clothes they don't want to wear, and taking them to places they don't want to go. Peter died simply of old age. How pontifically inglorious right?
Anyway, the list we gave barely scratches the traditionally treasonous surface. The Blessings of The Eternal bring you joy...
I know many want to cling to the verses that negatively refer to "the traditions of men" and will use the text to condemn ALL tradition.
As with most things, there are those who will go to extremes on either side of an issue.
No doubt, tradition alone can be empty, robotic and fruitless. That doesn't mean the tradition is the problem.
To follow a tradition as an excersise to help or remind the body and mind of what the Spirit knows can be a useful tool.
Afterall, even Saint Paul referred to the useful traditions given to the Thessalonians.
I'll let you search for the "plain text of the scripture"
1.The Apostle John is Jesus' beloved disciple
2.The Apostle John died of old age
3.The Apostle Peter was crucified
4.Jesus was born December 25
5.Jesus was about 30 yrs. old at his baptism
6.Jesus' ministry lasted about 3 1/2 yrs.
7.Jesus was about 33 yrs. old when he was crucified
8.Jesus' crucifixion occurred on a Friday
9.Enoch and Elijah have never experienced death
10.The 70 7's of Daniel's mathematical prophesy are not all contiguous
11.The so-called "rapture"
I know many want to cling to the verses that negatively refer to "the traditions of men" and will use the text to condemn ALL tradition.
As with most things, there are those who will go to extremes on either side of an issue.
No doubt, tradition alone can be empty, robotic and fruitless. That doesn't mean the tradition is the problem.
To follow a tradition as an excersise to help or remind the body and mind of what the Spirit knows can be a useful tool.
Afterall, even Saint Paul referred to the useful traditions given to the Thessalonians.
I'll let you search for the "plain text of the scripture"
Hi Friend
we're speaking of interpretational viewpoints pertaining to the plain text of scripture, which from their inception distorted the truth of what the Spirit of God's written word plainly says. If you desire to follow some tradition, generalized or specific in terms of the human condition, that's your choice. However we urge you to follow The Holy Spirit as you are led, for you are a useful tool for the Lord. The Blessings of The Eternal bring you joy...
Brian, Brian, Brian...if you have found forgiveness in Christ Jesus now, then this will follow you after you have experienced the natural death of your body. The Blessings of The Eternal bring you joy...
13. That God cannot override free will/force man to do anything.
14. That God cannot be in the presence of evil/sin.
15. That God cannot speak directly to us in new ways today.
16. That we must be part of any particular denomination.
17. That God did not make the devil, demons, etc.
18. That we must "choose Christ in this life only."
19. That God can't "just forgive" no matter what.
20. That the USA is a "Christian" nation.
Love this thread more and more!
There may be more reasons coming...
Hi Friend
we're speaking of interpretational viewpoints pertaining to the plain text of scripture, which from their inception distorted the truth of what the Spirit of God's written word plainly says. If you desire to follow some tradition, generalized or specific in terms of the human condition, that's your choice. However we urge you to follow The Holy Spirit as you are led, for you are a useful tool for the Lord. The Blessings of The Eternal bring you joy...
The Holy Spirit has revealed to me that some "traditions" are useful.
13. That God cannot override free will/force man to do anything.
14. That God cannot be in the presence of evil/sin.
15. That God cannot speak directly to us in new ways today.
16. That we must be part of any particular denomination.
17. That God did not make the devil, demons, etc.
18. That we must "choose Christ in this life only."
19. That God can't "just forgive" no matter what.
20. That the USA is a "Christian" nation.
Love this thread more and more!
There may be more reasons coming...
Blessings!
brian
Hi Brian
listen friend...your "reasons" for posting are not for edification, but for self justification. The Blessings of The Eternal bring you joy...
Hi Brian
listen friend...your "reasons" for posting are not for edification, but for self justification. The Blessings of The Eternal bring you joy...
Oh my . . . another psychic mind reader revealing the reasons for someone else's behavior!!!
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Friend...what are "some" of these traditions you're referring to ? 
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