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Apostolic Life in the 21st Century
Should Apostolics Read the Apocrypha?
Apr 4, 2022
Delve into the intriguing world of the Apocrypha, exploring why it's accepted by some Christians yet excluded from many Bibles today. Discover its rich historical context and the early church's stance on its divine inspiration. The discussion unveils arguments against the Apocrypha's status from an Apostolic faith viewpoint, highlighting the rejection by Jewish communities and early leaders. Join the conversation on the significance of the 66 canonical books and the Apocrypha's place in the broader biblical narrative.
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- The Apocrypha comprises Jewish writings accepted by some as canonical, but modern Pentecostals reject them as divinely inspired Scripture.
- Historical context and insights from the Apocrypha can be valuable for study, yet they lack the authoritative status of Scripture.
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Understanding the Apocrypha
The Apocrypha consists of several Jewish writings that were composed between 200 B.C. and A.D. 100, which some Christian groups accept as canonical or semi-canonical. However, these texts are not included in modern Bibles, particularly within the Pentecostal tradition, as they are not considered to be divinely inspired Scripture. The early Jewish community rejected these books, and Jesus and the apostles did not quote from them, further solidifying their exclusion from the biblical canon. The argument against the Apocrypha also hinges on their doctrinal discrepancies with the established biblical texts, such as teachings on salvation by works, which are inconsistent with core Christian beliefs.
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