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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: Doc Ranting? Have I been ranting or did I offer a question and am now doing nothing more than providing logical and accurate objections to the answers offered. I don’t see that as ranting and if others do please let them speak up and I will cease. However I do see your use of the word “ranting” as being inflammatory and uncalled for. I will not continue this discussion with you other than offer this explanation. Respond if you want but I will not continue with you sir. With the exception of Christian cult I know of no denomination that is divided over what constitutes the Gospel. If your referring to the division of Catholicism and Protestantism and the Apocrypha, I think you will find the Apocrypha is actually a very minor side issue that most people use because they don't really know what the differences are between Protestantism and Catholicism. In any case having read and studied the Apocrypha many times I see nothing in it that violates any other scripture nor do I see it making any new doctrine. The real question then becomes is it inspired or not. The answer to that has been yes then no then yes then no, presently it is yes by Catholics and no by most Protestants. However it was part of the Christian Bible for 1500 years and in some cases it still is so it has stood for 2000 years. Perhaps when we get to heaven we will no find anyone from that period having all been lead astray by the Apocrypha. We know the major early church fathers quoted from what we call the Apocrypha we can find their quotes in their writings. This suggests they used it and apparently had it included in their scriptures. One thing we have to remember the so called 'father' of the Reformation Martin Luther also called for the removal of James, Hebrews, Jude and also Revelation. His reason for James and Jude are obvious it seemed to conflict with his position of Grace alone. However his reason for Hebrews was two fold first the author was unknown and secondly it seemed to point back to the Apocrypha in chapter 11. His rational for Revelation is like nearly everyone until the last couple of hundred years it was thought to be mythical, or impossible to understand. No I don’t think the division of denominations was ever over what is gospel, but rather what is doctrine and that is based on every man’s interpretation of the Bible not hard fast evidence. EdB |