Subject: What are the essentials |
Bible Note: I couldn't help notice Hank's excellent response to question of recited creeds versus preaching the Gospel. It's unfortunate that there exists today churches that do not preach and teach the full counsel of God's word, the finished work of the Cross of Jesus Christ, and the Gospel message. However, there are still many churches that do. Reciting a creed, any creed, just like reciting anything else - while it may be a beautiful experience to behold - won't amount to much eternally if souls are not being won to Christ. Being under the sound teaching of the Word of God, where the Holy Spirit of God is invited in and moving in people's hearts to salvation of the lost, and edification of the saints - THAT's what the church should be consumed with. I am not "against" creeds mind you, but they should in no way replace sound Bible doctrine teaching. For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the hearts. Hebrews 4:12 Abounding in His grace, XRing |