tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post6875751198313101524..comments2023-11-02T02:58:53.594-07:00Comments on From the Pew: Protestant Traditions Not Found In The BibleSteve Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-17039161626404219842018-11-29T21:12:31.709-08:002018-11-29T21:12:31.709-08:00Excellent list! Yes, the majority of these are un...Excellent list! Yes, the majority of these are unBiblical. JM1999https://www.blogger.com/profile/18021172040137455414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-89884288784770054112018-05-30T12:21:51.037-07:002018-05-30T12:21:51.037-07:00Church ServiceChurch ServiceSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432237932579718336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-25437380119518801192018-05-29T09:36:10.575-07:002018-05-29T09:36:10.575-07:00Mega churchMega churchSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432237932579718336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-8626536988494179352014-07-12T15:57:06.733-07:002014-07-12T15:57:06.733-07:00Where is "Alter Call" mentioned in the b...Where is "Alter Call" mentioned in the bible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-22632923504638332862014-05-14T19:59:30.335-07:002014-05-14T19:59:30.335-07:00Pulpit is covered in Nehemiah 8:4Pulpit is covered in Nehemiah 8:4Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-63447825970146331292013-11-29T01:20:33.584-08:002013-11-29T01:20:33.584-08:00Welcome, Benhur, and thank you for the comment. O...Welcome, Benhur, and thank you for the comment. Observed days certainly fit my list of Protestant traditions not found in the bible! I know a number of Christians that don't celebrate any of these days, but most I know do.Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-91245550087220848582013-11-29T01:16:45.491-08:002013-11-29T01:16:45.491-08:00Ed, thanks for your comment. This wasn't mean...Ed, thanks for your comment. This wasn't meant as a challenge, but simply to point out that with all Protestantism's issues with Roman Catholic traditions, Protestants cannot complain about "tradition" because Protestantism has its own list of them. And I provided a growing list of them.<br /><br />Like I said earlier, there is nothing inherently wrong with these things. But let's not condemn another denomination for having the same things we practice.Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-54171934662596980342013-11-26T00:22:18.191-08:002013-11-26T00:22:18.191-08:00You may also include Sunday Worship, Christmas, Ea...You may also include Sunday Worship, Christmas, Easter, New Year's day and all other "days" not found in the Bible but found in the church...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10805962926798763148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-64131269962623407402013-11-18T11:12:45.129-08:002013-11-18T11:12:45.129-08:00I am quite sure that I can find, in the Bible, the...I am quite sure that I can find, in the Bible, the whole list. I always am amazed whenever anyone states, "No where in the Bible will you find blah, blah, blah...", because then I smell a challenge. But, what gets me is the legalistic aspect of it all. For example, since the words Sunday School isn't in the Bible, then the conclusion for some is that Sunday School is of the devil, and therefore should not be practiced. That is preposterous. Anything that is not of faith is a sin. Another example. If meat is indeed sacrificed to idols, the ONLY WAY that it is a sin, is if you have knowledge that it was sacrificed to idols. If you have no knowledge, it is not a sin. The Apostle Paul states, in the KJV, "Conscience, not thine own, but of the other, why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?" All things are lawful, but not all things are expedient. Is Sunday School unlawful? Is Sunday School expedient? One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. So, let those who celebrate Easter do so, without throwing a guilt trip about pagan gods, because those who celebrate Easter are doing so unto the Lord, and have no regard for any pagan god. Legalism is a bad thing. <br /><br />Colossians 2:20-22 (KJV)<br />20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, 21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not; 22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?<br /><br />Men tell people NOT to do something. The doctrines of men.<br /><br />EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-9210300181448242862013-11-02T20:46:54.640-07:002013-11-02T20:46:54.640-07:00Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be...Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. how does one call? could call speaking to God or calling on Him as prayer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-36561668695525996982013-11-01T05:30:07.218-07:002013-11-01T05:30:07.218-07:00The answers to this is easily discovered. The com...The answers to this is easily discovered. The compilation of writings that circulated among the many (Catholic) churches of the 1st few centuries, were copied, some translations included the ending and some did not. Even in the Gospels they differed from one to another. The Church (again, Catholics) do not forbid it's use. It is just repeated elsewhere in the liturgy so that bit is covered in our mass. The thing that should concern you is the absence of the real presence. The lie that led to the removal of it, it one of the worst tragedies of the reformation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452617534227970919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-30378420117892184652013-06-29T02:09:40.209-07:002013-06-29T02:09:40.209-07:00Clay,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Yes...Clay,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Yes, yours is a biggie. I don't come from a "free will" background so I'm not as exposed to this as many Christians, but I'm plenty aware of what it is. Definitely not found in the bible.Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-64293595293074170122013-06-27T03:07:43.675-07:002013-06-27T03:07:43.675-07:00"Sinner's Prayer"/"asking Jesus..."Sinner's Prayer"/"asking Jesus into your heart"Claynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-77089911849688972582013-03-03T14:02:03.244-08:002013-03-03T14:02:03.244-08:00In this video at the 42 minute mark. http://www.yo...In this video at the 42 minute mark. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqaMWTZSq-8<br /><br />A study shows that children are less likely to remain (or become, however you look at it) a Christian as an adult if they when to Sunday School and church than those who just attended church services.Jason Notahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704568060190097202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-72429633207310894912013-03-03T09:25:59.025-08:002013-03-03T09:25:59.025-08:00[ The Fellowship of the Believers ] "They dev...[ The Fellowship of the Believers ] "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" (Acts 2:42). This is a good list of things that the early Christians did do. Apostles' teaching (preaching), fellowship (meeting together), breaking of bread (communion), Prayer (praying).Jason Notahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704568060190097202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-50962596677366594432013-01-13T15:10:33.254-08:002013-01-13T15:10:33.254-08:00The page has so many crosses. The greek translatio...The page has so many crosses. The greek translation for cross was originally a pole. The cross is a pagan symbol. Crucifixion came from the Latin translations. The greek text says impalement. Alexander Ibaliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018720325734719452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-36268812408116539022012-07-26T18:57:55.524-07:002012-07-26T18:57:55.524-07:00As long as you are not using real spurs!!!!!As long as you are not using real spurs!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-74617540526850029652012-04-06T01:45:47.976-07:002012-04-06T01:45:47.976-07:00One person - pastor- doing ALL the preaching.
(In...One person - pastor- doing ALL the preaching. <br />(In the New Testament, the believers took turns sharing their testimony with each other.)<br /><br />The pastor having to be ordained, and a graduate of seminary school.<br /><br />The communion wafer, being in the shape of the sun. (I've found this in some of the protestant services.) In the New Testament, it was often a form of bread that is now often called 'Matzos' - the kind the Jews used for celebrating passover. It was pierced, and had stripes. <br /><br />Celebrating Easter. Easter morning sunrise service. <br />(In the New Testament Easter was a pagan celebration, honoring pagan gods.) <br /><br /><br />The use of wax candles, instead of olive oil lamps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-2111175021698951282010-12-10T09:41:50.193-08:002010-12-10T09:41:50.193-08:00Love the list...it's where tradition meets a f...Love the list...it's where tradition meets a false reality (ie: this is what church and faith is). Truth is, most if this stuff is what church people use to make a organizational ethos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-30771096920763275442010-12-09T16:58:04.931-08:002010-12-09T16:58:04.931-08:00To me the key issue is not whether they are found ...To me the key issue is not whether they are found in the Bible, but to what extent to they lead or detract saints from doing what the Bible does say. <br />Example: To what extent does it lead or detract saints from gathering to "spur one another on to love and good works" and "encourage one another". Heb. 10:24,25.Tim Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099983903222184138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-11384994664659030512010-01-20T10:37:21.215-08:002010-01-20T10:37:21.215-08:00Jeef,
You indeed are an experienced observer of P...Jeef,<br /><br />You indeed are an experienced observer of Protestantism. I'm adding some of yours.Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-84423753988699133432010-01-20T10:32:52.238-08:002010-01-20T10:32:52.238-08:00Judy, I'm adding "going to church." ...Judy, I'm adding "going to church." See my followup post.<br /><br />Jonathan, the inclusion of the doxology in the Lord's prayer is actually a question of whether that passage was in the original Scriptures. Apparently, some early manuscripts don't include this phrase, so various versions of the prayer don't include it either.Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-63318884180082673612010-01-19T11:43:06.748-08:002010-01-19T11:43:06.748-08:00Wedding rings, honeymoons, age group specific mini...Wedding rings, honeymoons, age group specific ministries (like seniors or college), voting for church leadership, bulletins, ushers?, dressing up, stigmatized clapping. I don't know if any of those are in the Bible. They might be guided by Bible-ideas, but I've never read anything that specifically states it.Jefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322491526100417574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-2976403333218807642010-01-19T10:10:07.889-08:002010-01-19T10:10:07.889-08:00Adding the doxology "For thine is the kingdom...Adding the doxology "For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever, amen" to the Lord's prayer. I find that one amusing because I used to wonder why it was that Catholics "removed" that part from the Lord's prayer.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335079162783246556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12009297.post-73411009344103101582010-01-19T00:29:41.778-08:002010-01-19T00:29:41.778-08:00Judy & VF, thanks for the comments. I regard ...Judy & VF, thanks for the comments. I regard your comments as theological concepts of Protestantism, but I'm trying to figure how they relate to a practice that, when repeated, could be called tradition. Yes, we talk about "going to church," but I'm thinking about the vehicle (so to speak) for such a thing, as in how one goes to church, or the act of going. Make sense?Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.com