I found this an interesting article. I agree with most of the author premise, if not his overall conclusion, in that the Word of God (at least for me) gives us a clear answer and warning Revelation 22:18-19 against changing the Word from the original intent/context.
We should be very wary of changing our minds about a teaching or practice that has been taught clearly, continuously, and authoritatively on the basis of scripture throughout the history and breadth of the Church. The following ten considerations can help us think carefully when friends inside or…
Source: How Do Christians Know When Their Understanding of Scriptural Teaching Needs to Change? Ten Questions to Consider.
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