I speak as of a postulated "fact." I could always be wrong -- no denying that. BUT, to date, absolutely no one has given me an alternative --- this post not withstanding.
If our belief system or theology
in any way does not properly perceive the intended meaning of any passage of
Scripture, then we need to lay that theology down and embrace what the Bible
teaches. DM
in any way does not properly perceive the intended meaning of any passage of
Scripture, then we need to lay that theology down and embrace what the Bible
teaches. DM
Your quote above illustrates the impossibility of those who oppose the postulated conclusion. And the problem? Who determines that I (for example) have missed the intended meaning of any given passage? Especially in view of the demonstrated fact that nothing that I believe in terms of theology is without biblical reference .............................. nothing.
Be careful, here, because my next question will be -- "why can't I use your answer against you?" I mean, what you say to me will also apply to you. Let's see how that plays out !!
JD
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From: David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:52:41 -0400
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14
JD wrote: >>> As I have said a number of times in the past: >>> It is never "what the bible says;" rather, it is >>> always "what I believe the bible says." David Miller wrote: >> You and Lance repeat this mantra often, but few >> accept it because from our perspective, it does >> not matter what any of us think the Bible says. >> Our opinions do not mean much of anything. >> What matters is what God thinks the Bible says. JD wrote: > the fact is this: there is no alternative to what I have said !! Is there any chance at all that you are in error about this JD? Or do you speak infallibly on this issue? :-) The alternative is this: Often people speak from their personal perspective of what the Bible says, but sometimes they know without error what the Bible says. For example, the Bible teaches that Jesus is the Messiah, our Lord and Savior. This can be spoken infallibly, without any chance of misunderstanding the Bible on this point, right? Our opinions of what the Bible says are relatively unimportant. Our opinions are only stepping stones when we investigate matters. What is REALLY important is what the Bible teaches and says. Our opinions and beliefs should never contradict the Bible. If our belief system or theology in any way does not properly perceive the intended meaning of any passage of Scripture, then we need to lay that theology down and embrace what the Bible teaches. So just the opposite of what you are teaching above, it really *IS* about what the Bible actually says, not about what we think the Bible says. 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.
