The Role of Tradition

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

“Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.”   Mark 7:8  NASB Tradition of men– What are we to do with tradition?  Actually, the question is a bit more complicated when we realize that the Greek word is parádosis, meaning “what is transmitted.”  In other words, Yeshua is criticizing the behaviors of…

A Gift from the Past

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men  Mark 7:8  ESV Tradition – When are we unwittingly following the traditions of men rather than the commandments of God?  The answer to this question is not so obvious since traditions are usually considered necessary and authoritative.  In fact, more often than…