Single Mention Doctrine

[Neto]

I'm reading a book by a Protestant/Evangelical pastor, and he attempts to stress the seriousness of a certain sin by comparing it to the veiling, which he says is 'not for today' because it is only mentioned in a single passage. He uses this logic to illustrate the certainty of this other behavior being one that God will not tolerate, because that one is mentioned many times in the Scripture.

So I've been trying to think of other doctrines that are only mentioned in a single passage. Anything come to mind? (Just to be clear, I do not think that this is a valid reason to discredit the doctrine of the veiling, or any other 'single mention doctrine'.)

[HondurasKeiser]

I'm reading a book by a Protestant/Evangelical pastor, and he attempts to stress the seriousness of a certain sin by comparing it to the veiling, which he says is 'not for today' because it is only mentioned in a single passage. He uses this logic to illustrate the certainty of this other behavior being one that God will not tolerate, because that one is mentioned many times in the Scripture.

So I've been trying to think of other doctrines that are only mentioned in a single passage. Anything come to mind? (Just to be clear, I do not think that this is a valid reason to discredit the doctrine of the veiling, or any other 'single mention doctrine'.)

Footwashing?

[barnhart]

Rapture?

[ohio jones]

Abandonment as justification for divorce?

[joshuabgood]

Inviting those over that can't invite you back.

[joshuabgood]

Baptizing for the dead.

[barnhart]

Neto, I assume you have in mind orthodox Protestant doctrine. The Catholics and Orthodox have doctrine that is mentioned less than once.

[Neto]

Neto, I assume you have in mind orthodox Protestant doctrine. The Catholics and Orthodox have doctrine that is mentioned less than once.

Yes, Protestant & Evangelical. (Our anabaptist doctrines of this type OK as well.)
The book I'm reading is called "Messy Grace". It's by a Evangelical or Protestant pastor who grew up from divorced parents, mostly under the care of his lesbian mother and her lover. He contrasts the many times same-s3x intimate relations are condemned in Scripture as sin, with the teaching on the veiling, which he considers of no importance, because it is only spoken of in a single passage. That got me wondering what other 'single mention doctrines' there might be, especially those that the average Evangelical pastor would support. Obviously I do not dispute his characterization of homosexual and lesbian activity as serious sin, but don't find his comparison to be helpful, even for in his own Evangelical environment.

Thanks to all for all of your contributions.

[Ernie]

I'm reading a book by a Protestant/Evangelical pastor, and he attempts to stress the seriousness of a certain sin by comparing it to the veiling, which he says is 'not for today' because it is only mentioned in a single passage. He uses this logic to illustrate the certainty of this other behavior being one that God will not tolerate, because that one is mentioned many times in the Scripture.

So I've been trying to think of other doctrines that are only mentioned in a single passage. Anything come to mind? (Just to be clear, I do not think that this is a valid reason to discredit the doctrine of the veiling, or any other 'single mention doctrine'.)

Footwashing?

That one is mentioned twice.

[Ernie]

Men lifting holy hands in prayer.

Women being saved through child bearing.

Elders anointing the sick with oil.

Confessing sins to one another.

Laying on of hands related to receiving a spiritual gift.

Specific procedure for confronting a sinning brother.

Delivering one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh.

A sin leading to death.

Not receiving false teachers into one's home nor greeting them.

Qualifications for deacons

Qualifications for widows enrolled in the church

Lord's supper examination

The dead being evangelized/preached to

There are many more...