Not nearly as dangerous as the mentality that truth isn't knowable, and that we are just all floating along together without any kind of line being drawn.
Ferd, My point is that we all are striving for doctrinal purity. Until we meet Christ one day face to face, we won't know who really achieved it!
In other words, to make doctrinal purity a pre-requisite for pastoralship is practically unachievable. Striving for doctrinal purity..YES! One can only achieve doctrinal purity as discribed by an organization or group of like faith.
STRIVING for doctrinal purity should be a pre-requisite for a Pastor position, along with a love for God, love for people, etc.
It is interesting that my studies for sunday school centered around the book of Titus. By the way, if anyone is interested in studing the subject of Godliness, they might want to spend some quality time with this book, it is a case study.
Pianoman, on this subject look what i found:
Titus 2:1-2 (KJV)
1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. Titus 2:6-7 (KJV)
6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
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It is interesting that my studies for sunday school centered around the book of Titus. By the way, if anyone is interested in studing the subject of Godliness, they might want to spend some quality time with this book, it is a case study.
Pianoman, on this subject look what i found:
Titus 2:1-2 (KJV)
1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. Titus 2:6-7 (KJV)
6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
I think that MOST fundamental Christian denominations or organizations would agree with this scripture. In fact, most will not avoid any scripture in the bible. They may have a different interpretation of certain scriptures than we do.
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I think that MOST fundamental Christian denominations or organizations would agree with this scripture. In fact, most will not avoid any scripture in the bible. They may have a different interpretation of certain scriptures than we do.
Therein lies the crux of the whole matter- INTERPRETATION.
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Therein lies the crux of the whole matter- INTERPRETATION.
I DO believe denominations and organizations err in their interpretation of scriptures! I believe ALL are trying to achieve doctrinal purity, but they fall short!
I wish they'd all see it like the Apostolics see it, but most don't!
So......once again, how does one know for sure that they've achieved doctrinal purity?
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