Comments on: The Rule of Faith http://grahamtx.net/greg/2008/05/10/the-rule-of-faith/ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:56:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: greg http://grahamtx.net/greg/2008/05/10/the-rule-of-faith/#comment-95 greg Mon, 12 May 2008 15:09:57 +0000 http://grahamtx.net/greg/2008/05/10/the-rule-of-faith/#comment-95 I don't think he's saying consistency in general is an indicator of truth. Rather, he's saying there is a difference between doctrines that could be traced back to apostolic times, and contradictory doctrines, such as gnosticism, that had developed later. Interestingly, Origen was very prolific and had a very inquisitive nature. In his attempts to explain certain mysteries he sometimes said things that were later determined to be erroneous. Therefore, later generations used Origen's own criteria to condemn some of his teachings. I don’t think he’s saying consistency in general is an indicator of truth. Rather, he’s saying there is a difference between doctrines that could be traced back to apostolic times, and contradictory doctrines, such as gnosticism, that had developed later.

Interestingly, Origen was very prolific and had a very inquisitive nature. In his attempts to explain certain mysteries he sometimes said things that were later determined to be erroneous. Therefore, later generations used Origen’s own criteria to condemn some of his teachings.

]]> By: Bear http://grahamtx.net/greg/2008/05/10/the-rule-of-faith/#comment-93 Bear Mon, 12 May 2008 14:01:40 +0000 http://grahamtx.net/greg/2008/05/10/the-rule-of-faith/#comment-93 I don't disagree w/ the quote, however, if he's saying that consistent doctrine thru the ages signifies truth, I'd have to say that many negative beliefs have also transcended time. I am VERY open to the idea that I don't understand his meaning. :) I don’t disagree w/ the quote, however, if he’s saying that consistent doctrine thru the ages signifies truth, I’d have to say that many negative beliefs have also transcended time.

I am VERY open to the idea that I don’t understand his meaning. :)

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