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NASB | Hebrews 10:1 For the Law, since it has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the very form of things, can never, by the same sacrifices which they offer continually year by year, make perfect those who draw near. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 10:1 For since the Law has only a shadow [just a pale representation] of the good things to come--not the very image of those things--it can never, by offering the same sacrifices continually year after year, make perfect those who approach [its altars]. |
Bible Question:
Do church goers begin to embrace certain teachings, because they have been indoctrinated by denominational creeds, and statements which they would not have otherwise arrived at, had they just stayed home and prayerfully read, studied, and mediatated on the Bible? In other words, can denominations be a hinderance to correct orthodoxy? Can you provide examples? |
Bible Answer: You said, "Do church goers begin to embrace certain teachings, because they have been indoctrinated by denominational creeds, and statements?" There is no one other than the particular individual who can answer this question. My years of experience and observance of human nature would lead me to say yes, and no. I would sat that it depends on the individual "church goer." Some go to a particular church because it teaches what they want to hear, or what they believe. Others go to learn and, or to fellowship with those of their belief. Still others go to church just because their neighbors or friends go. They feel, or have been taught that they have to do what others do to be accepted. Some go because they desire to know what church is all about. Others go because they feel that church will get them into heaven. Who cares why others go to church. What they do or don’t do isn’t going to matter where your salvation is concerned. The various denominations once hindered me. I am now what I consider “NON DENOMINATIONAL.” The Holy Bible is my only denomination. Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of all who believe in Him. He rose after 3 days, and later ascended to be at the right hand of God the Father. If the church preaches that, and adheres to the other teachings of the Holy Bible, as far as I am concerned, everything else is just icing on the top of the cake. Some like chocolate, some coconut, others like strawberry or vanilla icing. Personally, I like em all, as long as the filling is REAL. Church or denomination isn’t going to get anyone to heaven. Hopefully, if the church is what it was intended to be, it will show many, (no matter the denominational beliefs,) the way to get there though. 2 Timothy 2:15-16 KJV Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth 16) But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. Bottom line… We are each responsible for the health and well being of our own soul. Going to church is like going to a restaurant. Some like Chinese, others like Mexican, while still others like good ole Country cooking. Whatever a persons taste, they go to a restaurant because they are hungry and need nourishment. It is the same where churches are concerned, except instead of being a physical hunger and need for nourishment; it is a spiritual hunger and need for nourishment. |
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