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NASB | Ephesians 4:3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful]. |
Subject: denominations. |
Bible Note: Tim I did not say I had a solution nor do I really offer one. My complaint is while Sola Scriptura and boldly stating every man can decide for himself sounds good, it has opened the door for the mess we are in. In truth I’m tired of everyone claiming Sola Scriptura and inventing, holding, arguing, and forcing down the throat of everyone else their view. I’m also very concerned over the increasing divisions within the church. I’m beginning to see denominations fracturing within themselves further isolating one body of believers from genuine fellowship with other believers. I suspect the only real way to fix the problem would be to take the established doctrine of the church in say 100 AD and uncover the; what, when, why, where and how come of each doctrine. Requiring it to be traced by proper exegesis to scripture and/or oral explanation by an apostle. Then use that as litmus test and say any that does hold or modifies these teachings is not a true Christian. Incidently Sola Scriptura would not be one, that is a fairly recent concept and one that was not practiced in the church for 1500 years. EdB |