What should have greater authority, the Bible or Church traditions? (Revelation, exodus)

[Horn of ‘83]

Scripture is the written word of God. God will never tell you something in opposition to Scripture.

[nateswift]

Originally Posted by janelle144

So some are saying throw out the bible, throw out tradition, I will be my own guide on morals.

Good luck with that.

I doubt that anyone is saying to throw them out, but to recognize that they have no authority as such. Why do literalists and traditionalists not believe the promise of a guide?

[pcamps]

Originally Posted by jimmiej

Scripture is the written word of God. God will never tell you something in opposition to Scripture.

But will give you an understanding of it that goes against what you have always believed it to say and mean.

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by nateswift

I doubt that anyone is saying to throw them out, but to recognize that they have no authority as such. Why do literalists and traditionalists not believe the promise of a guide?

Did someone here on the CD say that?

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by pcamps

But will give you an understanding of it that goes against what you have always believed it to say and mean.

That's certainly possible. The Holy Spirit has guided me to an understanding of James 2, a controversial passage for many.

[Julian658]

Originally Posted by jimmiej

Scripture is the written word of God. God will never tell you something in opposition to Scripture.

Scriptures without tradition are meaningless.

It would be like trying to become a physician by just reading one book and ignoring medical school, internship, residency, fellowships, conferences, seminars, and the day to day interaction with those that pass down wisdom to the next generation.

The scriptures need men and women to promote the word of God. Without passing this tradition from generation to generation Christianity dies.

[pcamps]

Originally Posted by Julian658

Scriptures without tradition are meaningless.

It would be like trying to become a physician by just reading one book and ignoring medical school, internship, residency, fellowships, conferences, seminars, and the day to day interaction with those that pass down wisdom to the next generation.

The scriptures need men and women to promote the word of God. Without passing this tradition from generation to generation Christianity dies.

Julian, Christianity only dies when it denies the power behind it, which is Christ in us who is the hope of glory.

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by Julian658

Scriptures without tradition are meaningless.

It would be like trying to become a physician by just reading one book and ignoring medical school, internship, residency, fellowships, conferences, seminars, and the day to day interaction with those that pass down wisdom to the next generation.

The scriptures need men and women to promote the word of God. Without passing this tradition from generation to generation Christianity dies.

Sure, as long as tradition is not in opposition to Scripture.

[Julian658]

Originally Posted by jimmiej

Sure, as long as tradition is not in opposition to Scripture.

OK, I assume you do not celebrate Christmas and Easter. And that you go to the synagogue on Saturdays.

Not that easy without traditions.

[BishopRidge]

I would have to know "which church" you are referring to in order to fully answer your question.