After reading two of the most recent posts, I must add this thought: there is no amount of conjecture that will allow the Bible and the Spirit to be the same thing or a substitute of the other (esp the Bible for the Spirit). If we are not careful here, we will be substituting the Spirit with the Bible, putting the Bible in the place of the Spirit and that is the very definition of idolatry.
the point that Gary made concerning "the washing of the word" is right on. A reading of the text will verify his conclusion -- it is, in deed, Christ cleansing the church with (divine) utterances.
I find no reference to the Bible as we know it today within the pages of scripture. I can anticipate the rebuttal -- but I will wait upon you all.
Jd
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Personally, I have grown accustomed to contemporary gospel music, so much so, that "churches of choice" for my wife and myself are those which spend 20 to 30 minutes in "contemporary" worship and praise ............................ it is evident to me, that such is possible, in part, because of men like Larry Norman. Thanks G for this referenced article. Not every biographical sketch is, at the same time, a tribute to the subject. But, such IS the case in this case. Thanks again
JD
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On Sat, 16 Jul 2005 21:30:26 -0600 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:'..if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.'--"..mercy me, mercy mei am freei can seenow i'm who i want to bemercy me, mercy me, mercy me....why does it take so longto learn to stand and be strong?mercy me, mercy me, mercy me.."
