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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

Reformed Church in America

Reformed Church in America

Mainline Protestant

Nuanced

John 7:53-8:11 in canon; scholarship recognizes textual complexity

RCA includes John 7:53-8:11 canonically acknowledging scholarly recognition passage not in earliest manuscripts. Nuanced position maintains canonical status while being honest about textual history.\n\nRCA approach reflects commitment to both authority and critical scholarship. Passages themes of mercy forgiveness and danger of self-righteousness affirmed as important.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Belgic Confession Article 4
  • RCA Teaching on Scripture
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