The place of truth

[Not_Now.Soon]

What came to be called "Apostolic Succession" was the process of insuring that the teaching of the apostles was faithfully preserved and handed down from generation to generation by designated leaders. They were sort of the "standard bearers" of the Church.

1Co 11:2 Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you.
2Th 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.
Notice; "by word or epistle." and, Paul's comment at 2Ti 2:2 "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses,.." refers to an oral tradition. Not everything the Apostles taught made it into the NT.

iakovos the fool

Some traditions are nice regardless if you know what they mean or know of their background because they affect our behavior. Or if they serve the community as a foundation for fellowship or a foundation in our faith.

Other traditions though they don't make sence to me. I have little experience with Roman Catholic Church or Eastern Orthodox church. I know they both are steeped in traditions which can be good for a few reasons. I just don't get why there are so many traditions in Latin.

Paul speaks about a simular issue concerning speaking in tongues, that if there's no one there with the gift to translate then leave it for home instead of at church fellowships. Perhaps I'm wrong that those traditions aren't understood, but instead those in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox know those prayers and their meanings, because they are part of their traditions.

Things that are passed down like "if you can't say anything nice, don't say snything at all;" those things have grown on me since becoming an adult. So I do see merit in the benifit of traditions.

 

[Papa Zoom]

Here's one obvious example: Discussion of RCC topics is restricted to one on one conversations in a separate thread because of the widespread animosity among Protestants against anything that looks Catholic.

That's an example of "The truth taught by the apostle Paul to Timothy then to faithful men and then on to others.". ?

 

[Jim Parker]

That's an example of "The truth taught by the apostle Paul to Timothy then to faithful men and then on to others.". ?

I have no idea what you meant to communicate by that post.
Care to clarify?

 

[Papa Zoom]

it is rejected by much of Christianity because it seems to be too Roman.

What is the "it"

 

[Jim Parker]

What is the "it"

I asked for clarification.
That question clarifies nothing.