2007-05-31 08:55:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes, yes it is.
2007-05-31 08:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Loathing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no count if we like it or no longer, the Bible information the activities of Christianity's roots. as a result, it varieties the beginning place for Christianity. From there, the writings of the "fathers" are the 2d best impression, employing maximum of what's as we communicate's Roman Catholic and Orthodox teachings. each and every now and then, the writings are truthfully given larger importance than a contradictory coaching got here upon contained in the Bible. because of the fact nearly all of Christianity grew out of the Catholic and Orthodox religions, they're additionally heavily inspired by employing the two the Bible and the early writings of the Fathers. The Trinity dogma is a top notch occasion, wherein it does no longer exist if it exchange into no longer for the Nicene Creed, this is an early assertion of religion superior by employing the "fathers". So, to respond to your question, the Bible isn't the only foundation for Christian concept / teachings. it somewhat is a mix of the Bible and the writings of the "fathers" alongside with the instructions of people who have been part of the Reformation and Protestant circulate (which remains on-going as we communicate). mockingly, society now performs an considerable section in many denominations, with what's ordinary (or seemed to be ordinary) employing what the religion teaches.
2016-10-06 09:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the Bible the "pillar of truth" in the Christian religion? No. According to the Bible Itself, the Church is the "pillar of truth" (1 Timothy 3:15), not the Bible. Some "Bible" Christians insist that a "pillar" (the Church) was created to "hold up" another structure (the Bible). They claim the Bible is the structure being held up according to this passage. Well, if that is the case, how did the early Church "hold up" the Bible for the first three to four hundred years when the Bible Itself didn't even exist?
2007-05-31 09:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...for some it might be...
...for me--and to the best of my ability, the basis for my (foundation) beliefs in anything (including chrisitianity) is truth...
....or true principles...
...and the verification of those principles by my 'internal authority'--my soul--my 'inner self'...
Where these principles come from doesn't (or shouldn't) matter, nor should one's belief system be based upon some 'outside' authority like a Bible, a priest, a policitican, or even a scientist for that matter--meaning anything by way of a potentially 'true principle' (not facts) that any one of these individuals might offer must be verified by our minds and souls...
For instance, what if someone were to have misinterpreted and/or mistranslated the Bible; and your belief system was based upon either what someone told you that the Bible "said" or what is actually written in the Bible? Afterall, are not these things created and maintained by fallible humans prone to all kinds of mistakes?
Most intuitively know this and believe they will be able to invoke the "I was only following orders" (or doing what the Bible, Pope, etc., said I should do) defense...
Regards,
2007-05-31 09:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by smithgiant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basis of Chritian belief is not only the bible but also the belief that God sent his Son to save us.
2007-05-31 08:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by gubbgoogoo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure it is a big Part of it, that and the Sacraments and the Church that Jesus gave us to keep us in his grace.
But it is not everything, the Church was around for 300 years before the New Testament was compiled.
Peace!
2007-05-31 08:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Except for the parts they don't like sure.
Repent christians.
2007-05-31 09:01:49 · answer #7 · answered by Tzadiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. 2 Timothy 3:16,17
2007-05-31 09:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by itsmissjackson 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is. It's Christ and becoming more like him. But the OT is how we know that Jesus is God, and the one.
2007-05-31 09:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by yaabro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and many have been personally called also
2007-05-31 08:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋