Is the New Testament normative for Christianity?
 

The questions sounds simple, but it may not be.

'Is the New Testament (scriptures) normative for Christianity? By Christianity, I mean what you understand as the 'religion' or 'faith' or 'life' that God established for mankind in Christ.

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

I have a problem with it being normative for several reasons, the least not being that the scriptures have produced confusion, fighting and death throughout it's history. Normative for one isn't the same normative for another.

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

I started to vote yes, but then changed my mind, I didn't vote.

What is NORMAL?

The New Testament, may be normative for about 90% (guessing) of Christianity,
meaning that they believe the 4 gospels and other parts, picking and choosing.

But true salvation is not NORMAL to most.

Yeah, you are right, this isn't an easy question.

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

We are commanded to contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to the saints. It's normative.

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

Very excellent! To the degree we are not in line with the beliefs and practice of the New Testament we are false Christians.

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

Guess I'm not understanding the question. Please explain farther.

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

If Seekerman is against it, then I must be for it. :D

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

I say normative.

I see the truths and principles of the whole counsel of God as timeless.

We must never seek to make the Word conform to our standards of what is normal. We must conform our standards to what is normal in the Word.

Many want to pick and choose what they believe, so long as it is culturally relevant to their modern way of life.

I believe we should seek to come out of our cultural way of life and seek to enter into God's cultural way of life, which is the Kingdom.

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

Well, that just solidifies my position. I'm pretty near 100% sure I'm right now.

Re: Is the New Testament normative for Christianit
 

Amen.