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A point that we would be in disagreement on. I think the new covenant is Jesus’ teaching (which was in effect while he was teaching it) and then ratified by his shed blood.

I’ve seen churches split over it and denominations which insist on no instrumentAl accompaniment. I think the later would fit the narrow meaning of tradition.

I like that. From my perspective, that’s a tradition. There may be other churches that do it too, but I don’t know of any that do. Your church tradition -> recite the passage at the end of every service. (What a beautiful tradition!) Other churches’ tradition -> something besides reciting the...

I think Peter provides some insight on that in 2 Peter 3:9. ”... he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” What do you think about that? Is it applicable? Does it answer the question? If not in full, at least in part?

What happened when the present evil age extended longer than the earliest Christians thought that it would? What was their response to finding themselves facing unexpected and / or unanticipated circumstances? Reflection, adjustment and adaptation. Church history tells their story. See the...

What I hope we would do is respectfully disagree. As long as your tradition (or mine) isn’t in conflict with scripture then let us tolerate one another. That happens in many churches. Creative solutions are needed. A practical example that comes to mind is style of worship music. Some people...

If the claim about their oral tradition is in conflict with “God’s Pure And Preserved Word“ then I’m confident that he would condemn it.

I appreciated that her youth group recited it at the close of their meetings. Not all youth groups do, I suggest. I appreciate that your church also recited it. When during the service, and with what frequency? The timing and frequency questions help me to understand whether or not the...

CAT - > commonly accepted theology. It’s an acronym used by the OP.

Agreed.

Here’s my attitude concerning Internet forums: I’m a guest in someone else’s house. The owner of this house (Christianity Board) has made it abundantly clear that something (i.e. the owner’s CAT) must not be discussed. The owner made the decision because some guests in the owner’s house -...

Christianity Board has a “commonly accepted theology”. If you speak against it you will run into trouble. Members have had posts and threads deleted which “counter” the CAT. Some members have been “kicked off,” and some have simply decided to leave on their own accord. I’ve taken an extreme but...

It doesn’t sound like tradition in general is the issue but, rather, tradition which specifically contradicts scripture.

Thanks. You’ve equated tradition with lessons (teachings, instructions) in your reply. Would it be fair to say then that there is a difference between good traditions and bad traditions? What I’m getting at is that there is nothing inherently wrong with, or evil about, traditions per se. Some...

Did Jesus himself observe any traditions? https://theoldfulfilled.wordpress.com/2020/05/13/did-jesus-participate-in-rituals/

Growing up, my daughter attended a church youth group which ended every meeting with a tradition. The leader of the group led the children in reciting Numbers 6:24-25. ”May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.” Problem or not a problem with this...