Jere 321:31-34 is NOT applicable to this discussion for it does not reference biblical interpretations.
Jd
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From: David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:51:01 -0400
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess & On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)
Lance wrote: > Why not let God be the judge of what I can and > cannot understand vis a vis the work of the Spirit > in the life of the believer, David? Let me say again > what I meant in other words: X is converted, > filled/baptized/annointed with the Spirit. X will be > speaking with David Miller on the aforementioned > passages in two months time. David will have to > mentor X on those passages as X will still be a novice. I got it, Lance, but the truth is that if X truly is anointed with the Spirit, he would need no tutoring by me, Bill, or anybody else. He will see the writer's intent just fine. This is why the Scriptures say: Jeremiah 31:33-34 (33) But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. (34) And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Lance wrote: > Now do you see why I use TT to illustrate my point? I understand why you use TT to illustrate your point, but your false assumption is that everyone on TruthTalk is being taught by the Holy Spirit concerning Scripture. If understanding the writer's intent in Scripture involves college or seminary or many years of study, then you would be right. However, that is the natural way to understanding, not the spiritual way. God speaks to us spiritually through Scripture. This is exactly what Judy has been unsuccessfully trying to get you guys to see, but your education and confidence in your education hinders your ability to hear her. Lance wrote: > Obedience is an imperative for growth in understanding > but obedience is no guarantee of growth in understanding, > of God's Word. Have you not been witness to such on > and off TT? I have. John 7:16-17 (16) Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. (17) If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. You seem to assume that everyone on TT is obedient. I think that to be a false assumption. Many (most) on TT testify that they continue in sin and do not keep the commandments of Jesus. You seem to assume that the longer one is a Christian and studies God's Word, the better he will understand the intent of the Holy Spirit concerning Scripture. Such might sometimes be true for those who give ear to the scribes and professors of theology, but to the one who casts himself completely upon the Lord for understanding, it is not true. A born again man who casts himself completely upon the Spirit of God for knowledge and wisdom might only be in such a state for only one month and know much better the intent of the author in Scripture than a professor who has studied it for 50 years. I have observed this many times. He might not know all the history, the Greek words underlying his translation, the etymology of words, the many debates that people have over what the passage might mean, or all the particular lingo used to talk about the subject, but he will hear and understand what the Holy Spirit meant to convey by inspiring what is written. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
