Berean Bible Students Association"they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily,whether these things were so."
Acts 17:10 [ASV]
Berean Bible Students Association
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We find a text (Phil. 3:13), which applies unto our search for Scriptural knowledge, although the Apostle Paul's meaning is more inclusive. He says, "one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
Most of us have had religious experiences in our past lives. Most have had religious parents and were trained in the religions of our fathers and mothers. We revered them, we honor their endeavors to train us for life eternal, and so many of us are loath to relinquish some of the teachings we received in our former years. The fact that we cling to the "church teachings" of our former life, bringing them with us into the "true way," thus "muddying" the clear waters of truth, causes the divisions that are manifest among the true children of God. We must forget those things behind - whether we were Catholic, Protestant, Jehovah's Witnesses, Bible Students or Adventist. We must forget every teaching and start over again. Yes, we mean just that. If you had a truth in the former church of your experience, it will not hurt to examine that subject anew, under the searchlight of the Scriptures. If it is truth, it will not be harmed. If it is error you have thought truth, then you are the wiser. Now, beloved brethren, if you are desirous of learning the truth, let the Holy Spirit lead, but do not hinder its work in your life. Forget your former teachings - learn everything anew - start over - try your former doctrines by God's Word, and "hold fast to that which is good." - 1 Thess. 5:21. You will find, it is much harder to unlearn error than it is to learn truth. Try and see! We welcome your comments and questions, if you wish to contact us, you may do so at: Bereans@iname.com. We thank you for visiting.
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