Bible Study Evangelista - The Servant Songs: Episode 2 - The Five Ds


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There is an important difference between the teachings that we must believe, which are infallible (deposit, dogma), and/or unchangeable (doctrine), and the rules that we must obey but which are changeable (disciplines). Finally, there are areas where we are free to believe or not believe, practice or not practice, without offending against faith (devotions).

Except for fasting and abstinence, most of what we practice at Lent is under the realm of “devotion.” What’s the difference? And is it relevant?

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