“… no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” 2 Peter 1:21 “Now we have received, not the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.” 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

TRADITIONS VS TRADITIONS

A tradition is something that is “a giving over” or “a handing down.” By word of mouth or by writing A specific instruction, a rule of conduct or a practice

Jews accused Jesus of violating the traditions of the elders. Matthew 15:1-9; Mark 7:1-13 Jesus pointed out that their traditions did not originate from God (Mark 7:7, 8, 9).

Jews accused Jesus of violating the traditions of the elders. Jewish traditions were a collection of oral, rabbinic commentary. Mishnah, body of interpretations and judgments: Midrash – interpretations of Pentateuch Halakah – accepted legal decisions Aggadah – anecdotes and legends

Jews accused Jesus of violating the traditions of the elders. Jesus insists that God’s inspired word is the supreme authority. Jewish traditions were interfering with keeping God’s commandments, were an abandoning of God’s precepts, were depriving the force of divine authority.

Divine traditions have been delivered to Christians to be upheld. What the apostles “handed down” to the churches are traditions that are to be firmly kept. “Now I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold firm to the traditions just as I delivered them to you.” (1 Cor. 11:2) 1Cor. 4:17; Gal. 1:12, 14; Col. 2:8

Divine traditions have been delivered to Christians to be upheld. Apostolic approved traditions in the New Testament are essential components to the God-empowered gospel of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15; 3:6