Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5588 traditions

5588 traditions

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Beliefs or customs handed down from previous generations. Believers are to hold to the traditions of the Christian faith. Human traditions can be contrary to God's word and thereby come into conflict with the Christian faith.

Examples of human traditions

Ruth 4:7; 2 Chronicles 35:25; Ezekiel 24:17,22; Mark 7:3-4; Luke 2:42; John 19:40

Believers are to hold to and hand on the traditions of the Christian faith

1 Corinthians 11:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; 2 Timothy 2:2 See also Deuteronomy 4:9-10; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Deuteronomy 11:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23; Ephesians 2:20; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; Thessalonians 3:6

Human traditions can be contrary to God's word

Matthew 15:3-6 pp Mark 7:9-13 Colossians 2:8 See also Micah 6:16; Colossians 2:20-22; Titus 1:13-14

The Christian faith is in conflict with traditions of purely human origins

Mark 2:18-22 pp Matthew 9:14-17 pp Luke 5:33-39 1 Peter 1:18-19 See also Matthew 15:2 pp Mark 7:5; Galatians 2:11-16; Galatians 4:9-11