Days of Praise Podcast
Stand Fast
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold to the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15)
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- Duration:
- 2m
- Broadcast on:
- 09 Jul 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Stand fast. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold to the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word or our epistle, 2 Thessalonians 2.15. Liberals commonly question the authority of the scriptures on the assumption that they were based on ancient traditions. However, the word "traditions" itself, as used here, conveys no such idea. It means simply that which has been delivered. Paul used the same word in defining the gospel. For I delivered unto you, first of all, that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures. Paul did not add or subtract anything to what he had received directly from God. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. He made the same claim to the Christians at Thessalonica. He had first taught them by word when he preached there in person, then later by our epistle in his first letter. Now, in his follow-up letter to them, he was reminding them that in both instances, he, as an apostle, had communicated to them only those things he had directly received from God by divine revelation. Therefore, it was indeed vital that they should stand fast and hold these great truths which you have been taught. Paul was asserting that God had directly communicated through him the new truths that he wanted them to have. Before the New Testament was written, much had to be conveyed verbally to the early church through the apostles and prophets. Later, the portions of those teachings that were of permanent application were inscripturated. The end result of this marvelous process is the inerrant Bible we have today, and it is this completed revelation of God that we must hold fast. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with day's praise.