Traditions and Scripture
I've heard a lot of different opinions and views on Scripture, theology, and church. Some are valid and others not so much. I do think it is great to look inward and challenge the things you believe, not because they are necessarily wrong, but because it helps you re-examine your theology to see if it matches the Scriptures. This helps strengthen your theology and it helps you see if there are any views that you have that aren't as in line with Scripture as you thought. One of the views I've heard that I think is pretty problematic is the idea that God still gives special revelation outside of Scripture. Now, to be fair, nobody that actually does this will agree with that phrase but the concept is still true. These are quotes I have written down from sermons within the United Pentecostal Church, "It may not be in the Bible but it was handed down by our elders who heard from God in a prayer room." And this, "Be careful when you start messing with your traditi...