Is the original faith in traditions of post apostolic church fathers, much much later Protestant doctrines, modern emotional experiences, or any other thing that came along after the faith written about in the New Testament? Or, should we contend for the faith that was already there when Jude wrote?
“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all time handed down to the saints.” (Jude 3 NASB)
There is nothing wrong with seeking the advice of early church fathers, Protestant reformers, or others who have faith in Christ, but we must be wise when they deviate from or add to the God-breathed words in the Bible. We need life-long personal study of the Bible, like the Bereans.
“Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” (Acts 17:11 NIV)
