Scratch that I said it does not make sense,for it does make sense,I was not trying to sound mean or arrogant,and I should of not posted it that way,because someone might take it wrong when I said,that question does not make sense,but I did not think about how it might come aross,and was not writing it in a mean manner.
I think I misinterpret what was written.
We would contend for the faith because the Bible says we contend for the faith,but if we have our doctrine that is man made,it does us no good if it is not biblical,although we would think it is God approved,or else we would not do it,like the Pharisees that had traditions like wash you hands before you eat,and other things that God did not require,but they thought it was God approved,or it seems like they would not do it,but Jesus said they did things that God did not require,and because of their tradition they made the word of God of none effect.
Thank you for brining this up.
Since I have been contributing to the BDF, I have noticed heated arguments over doctrinal issues. It has lessened quite a bit, as of late, thank God Almighty. Yet the catalyst of disputes are doctrinal issues that trump faith. Common sense will prove that point if doctrines haven't tossed common sense into oblivion. In some cases it has. God's word says "
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment." 1 Corinthians 1:10)
If we, in CC can discuss with humility, thereby propagating real edification, we all will notice divisive doctrines. The truth then can be humiliating to those of us who detect that our doctrine we so fervently defend was wrong.
I will list just a few doctrines that are discussed that cause some diversion here in CC
OSAS
Rapture
gay marriage
free will
works vs faith
And on it continues, stifling the growth and maturity that we should be adhering to. In the years that I have lived, I have heard the question asked frequently; "What is your faith?" In every case, a religious denomination will be the answer. The question should actually be; "What is the foundation of your trust?" In that respect, no one would define their denomination, but they might try to describe their doctrine. In that case they are putting their trust in doctrines rather than trusting in the gift of faith. Growing in the whole truth, not just some truth, enhances our trust in God, which is called faith. I can't understand why we so willingly ascribe to and being confined by doctrines that cause controversy, flat out refuse to be
noble and investigate, grow, and accept the truth when it is confirmed.
These were more
noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Acts 17:11
The true doctrine is not ours to mess with, but faith in that truth has been given.