@EB The text in
2Tim 2 is Paul writing to Timothy who I believe was like a modern day Pastor! And Paul is telling Timothy and the workers of his church they should study!! I am not against study of theology but you are saying it is a requirment to salvation! If so what is the level one should achieve?? A doctorate, masters ..... AM I not understanding you?? AS for as Paul he did write letters to churchs and A lot of what he said is not found anywhere else in scripture! Thats what I meant by that statement! Paul use a lot of it is better to___ than to ____ !! e.g. It is better to marry than to burn. Is the burning a sin??