John wrote: > You know how I feel about the scriptures. No, I really do not. Do you believe that the Scriptures are the infallible Word of God? Are the Scriptures a standard to which all believers must align themselves?
John wrote: > But scripture is one thing and my understanding > of scripture is another. One is"infallable" and the > other is not -------- and that is the case for us > all. If this were true, then the Scriptures are no standard at all. Are you saying that our understanding of Scripture is ALWAYS prone to error and therefore none of us can be sure that we understand the Scriptures, ever? If this is your position, then the Scriptures are not profitable for reproof and correction because someone could always just say that the person giving the correction misunderstands the Scripture. For example, homosexuals have a legitimate counter when they claim that the homosexuality forbidden in the Bible has to do with pagan worship and not just same gender lustful behavior per se. Who is to say which interpretation or understanding is right if nobody has an infallible understanding? In like manner, someone could argue that Jesus is not really the Messiah talked about in Isaiah 53. Virtually all the prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures could be explained away. I truly would like to hear you expound upon your concept here, because either I am misunderstanding you or this is serious false doctrine. John wrote: > The authority of leadership within the > church is their life, their example. That's part of it, a primary part of it, but not all of it. You keep quoting 1 Cor. 5. This chapter shows a little more than just example when Paul instructs the Corinthians to cast out the sinner from their church. Recently you experienced a 1 Cor. 5 type of discipline from the moderator of this list. I realize that this list is not a church, but do you agree that this kind of exercise of authority is proper in God's eyes? John wrote: > The hierarchy of the church is this: > Ye who are spiritual help those who > are weak. And I speak as one who > is leadership. What is your leadership position in your local church? 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.
