John 7:53–8:11 — "The Woman Caught in Adultery"

Whether the Pericope Adulterae (the story of the woman caught in adultery), absent from early manuscripts, is considered an authentic part of John's Gospel.

Overall consensus69/100

Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)

Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)

Charismatic

Affirms

Includes passage as Scripture; affirms Christ's compassion and call to repentance

The Church of God (Cleveland) affirms John 7:53–8:11 (the Woman Caught in Adultery) as part of canonical Scripture. The passage demonstrates Jesus's compassionate response to the sinful woman and his call to repentance ('Go, and sin no more'). The Church values this passage for its witness to Jesus's mercy and his refusal to condemn those who turn from sin.

The passage is important in the Church's understanding of Christ as merciful judge who offers grace and calls to transformation. While the Church also affirms justice (the condemnation of sin), it emphasizes Christ's priority of mercy and restoration. The pericope fits well with Pentecostal-Holiness theology's emphasis on repentance, forgiveness, and sanctification.

Scripture References

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  • Church of God (Cleveland) biblical authority
  • Church of God Doctrines and Discipline