I have just re-viewed some letter of Ignatius. This point came to mind. All the while the apostles lived there were no controversy about certain practice. They put no specific rules times standards, or specific ritual. I believe there is a reason for this. After the apostles bishops took their place, but hey began to put rules and standards of belief. This is not always bad but what happens is we build the law around them.
I believe the apostles understood about law and grace. The law about that is you cannot mix law with grace. If we are saved by grace then every aspect of salvation must also be grace.
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