Terry wrote: > I make a simple statement that there is not enough > information to tell who would be the the most accurate > interpreter of scriptures or the most mature believer > between Bill, who I have never met, and a Russian, > who I have never heard of. That is hardly placing one > of you in Hell and the other outside the body of the > Church. If that comment is less than honest, explain > to me where I would have gotten the information needed > to reach the same conclusion as Lance.
I found nothing dishonest in what you wrote, Terry. I was amazed that your post was interpreted the way it was. There was definitely a problem in reading you. You mention something in this post that is somewhat interesting. You mention both "accurate interpreter of scriptures" and "most mature believer." Do you think these are related? Are more mature believers more accurate interpreters of Scripture? My comments on this thread concerned only the ability to understand the intent of the Holy Ghost in the Scripture he inspired to be written. Perhaps part of the disconnect in communicating on this is that some connect the idea of "accuracy interpreter of scriptures" and "maturity of believers" in a more definite way. That was perhaps part of Lance's perspective, that one cannot accurately interpret Scripture without having time for maturity, regardless of the involvement of the Holy Spirit. What do you think? Is the maturity of the believer something important in regards to the ability to understand the intended meaning of Scripture? Is maturity a requirement before one can understand the Holy Spirit's intent in Scripture? 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.
