Posts with the tag “doctrine”

We face similar challenges today: emphasizing certain doctrines as necessary for salvation, which runs the risk of creating unwritten creeds, fostering division. The Rule of Faith shows how early Christians balanced unity and fidelity through Scripture and shared practices. Today, we must also strive to emulate this, trusting the Bible to guide our faith while navigating the tension between unity and interpretive diversity.  Read More

Definitional theology risks distorting Scripture by prioritizing isolated meanings over context. Romans 14:1’s “weak in the faith” illustrates this danger—it concerns diverse consciences in non-essential matters, not spiritual immaturity.  Read More