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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. |
Subject: The church as the pillar of Truth? |
Bible Note: Hello Al, There are no specific verses I can think of for what I gave, but my very words already told you that. So here is a bit more: Statement 1 - "Logically, the Bible is the higher authority." If the Bible defines the extent of the church's position and authority, it follows suit that the Bible has the greater authority because it defines the parameters. Statement 2 - "The definition of a church is an assembly of people." "Church" comes from the Greek work ekklesia--literally "an assembly"--and is defined as "a called-out group." In NT times it was used for any gathering of people for any specific business. The church, then, is a group of people called together to do God's bidding. Steve |