JD wrote: > Why is this not "interpreting?" Because we are bringing forth the Scriptures and asking, "what about what this teaches..." For example, if someone says God does not love the world, I might say, "what about John 3:16?" I'm not interpreting. I'm bringing up a passage and leaving it to the one making the claim to interpret it. If he is interested in debate, he will find a way to argue against it. If he hears the passage, he will say, "you have a point, here. Let me rethink what I said before."
JD wrote: > And why is this even necessary in view of the > supposed fact that the Spirit is the teacher? It is not necessary, but it can be helpful. God uses various individuals within the body of Christ to help keep us from straying. As we submit ourselves one to another, we can grow better. It is kind of like saying, "why take vitamins or eat nutritiously if I can live just fine without doing so?" Well, that's right, but eating nutriously can help you grow better. JD wrote: > I mean, He can give you the "intent" of the biblical > writer without giving you the proper words to express > that gifted view? Yes, that too. 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.
