Dear Brethren,
The following is an issue among a lot of Primitive Baptist. I would like to read of your scriptural support for and against it.
Primitive Baptist, in which I am an ordained Elder, have never supported Sunday schools. I know the arguments. I use to argue for them, being a converted Southern Baptist.
However, by definition there is a difference between Sunday school and group bible study. I will try and define them as best I can.
Sunday School.....Seperating by age and gender with an instructor/teacher that is not called of God to rightly divide the word of truth. with the sole purpose to get men, women and children saved. Using material, for the most part, that is not 100% bible and the subject to be taught come from a board or group or an editor in another location other than the church the information is being used in.
Bible Study.......A group of people, often entire families, coming together for the sole purpose of instruction in God's word, so they might better understand God and to been able to stand fast and not be swayed from the true teachings of Christ. To walk more like Christ by studying HIM and HIS walk while here on earth. At no time is the goal of a proper bible study is to "save" people buy to tach of Christ. Each gathering is overseen by an ordained minister in good standing.
I am curious of what scripture basis one can use to support Sunday Schools.
Also, what scripture basis can be used to support bible studies
AND what scripture can be used to discount both Sunday Schools and bible studies.
Please take time to think through the answers and give supporting scriptures.
Changed like Saul,
Elder Chris Folsom
The following is an issue among a lot of Primitive Baptist. I would like to read of your scriptural support for and against it.
Primitive Baptist, in which I am an ordained Elder, have never supported Sunday schools. I know the arguments. I use to argue for them, being a converted Southern Baptist.
However, by definition there is a difference between Sunday school and group bible study. I will try and define them as best I can.
Sunday School.....Seperating by age and gender with an instructor/teacher that is not called of God to rightly divide the word of truth. with the sole purpose to get men, women and children saved. Using material, for the most part, that is not 100% bible and the subject to be taught come from a board or group or an editor in another location other than the church the information is being used in.
Bible Study.......A group of people, often entire families, coming together for the sole purpose of instruction in God's word, so they might better understand God and to been able to stand fast and not be swayed from the true teachings of Christ. To walk more like Christ by studying HIM and HIS walk while here on earth. At no time is the goal of a proper bible study is to "save" people buy to tach of Christ. Each gathering is overseen by an ordained minister in good standing.
I am curious of what scripture basis one can use to support Sunday Schools.
Also, what scripture basis can be used to support bible studies
AND what scripture can be used to discount both Sunday Schools and bible studies.
Please take time to think through the answers and give supporting scriptures.
Changed like Saul,
Elder Chris Folsom