While the message of the apostles has never changed, the message that the Church has preached has changed over the years.
As we wrote previously, it is the message of the apostles that saves us. Their message is the authoritative message for the Church. The teachings of the apostles are the commands of the Lord (1 Corinthians 14:36-37, 2 Peter 3:2). And if any one deviates from them, they are accursed (Galatians 1:8-9). So the final authority of the Church is the apostolic message and doctrine.
Unfortunately, just as with the history of Israel, they deviated from God and his plan for them time and time again. God sent prophets or preachers to call Israel to return to God. He has done the same through the history of the Church. You might ask, how did the Church leave God and his plan?
A study of history will reveal the political nature of the councils that decided accepted Church theology. Take some time to read about the ecumenical councils formed in Christian history. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_council “The Second Council of Nicea, which annulled that of Hieria, was itself annulled at a synod held in 815 in Constantinople under Emperor Leo V.”
God does not use politics to form the teaching of his church. He gives his Word to men to preach. God brings his message through men. Read what Martin Luther, a man used by God to call the Church to return to the Scriptures, said about councils and popes:
Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason (for I do not trust either in the pope or in councils alone, since it is well known that they have often erred and contradicted themselves), I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted, and my conscience is captive to the Word of God . I cannot and will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. May God help me. Amen.
Church councils and popes have indeed contradicted themselves, but the Scriptures are the final authority and all teachings of the Church must be examined and accepted or rejected based upon their biblical basis.
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But the Bible didn't change so truth is there for those that want it.
I really don't get your point.
There are lots of churches that preach the truth today.
Why are you posting anonymously?
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