Subject: need for a bible-anyone |
Bible Note: Tim, You wrote: Frankly, this is an argument from silence. I could make the same case that God never specifically said that churches should meet in church builings; therefore, the Churches of Christ are violating Scripture by meeting in a building. One could say that the Bible never specifically commands that we use hymn books, or that the pastor stand in front of the congregation, ect.... Arguments from silence are not convincing. If you have time, check out the lesson on this site: http://www.beavertonchurchofchrist.net/Authority_Class_7.htm I think it address the area of silence of the Scriptures very well. I don't believe silence gives permission. It certainly doesn't work that way in real life. I am curious about you thoughts about it afterward. Also on the points of hymn books and so forth, there is 2 other issues here: 1)generic and specific authority and 2)expediencies. If you choose to peruse the site, you shall run across lessons on those as well. mouse2 |