The Bible Is Secondary

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Originally Posted by Aquila

We can have both... personal relationship and the Bible. However, I do think that one can make an idol of the Bible. It's been over 2,000 years now since Christ walked the earth. The Gospels were written years after his death and contain some discrepancies based on each author's humanity, but nothing tragically serious. The Epistles reflect guidance given to the early church on various matters. From them we glean how our churches should function. The only problem with the Bible is that it is a written document. Which means that it is largely left open for the reader's interpretation. The more led of the Spirit one is, the greater chance of proper interpretation.

I believe that the Spirit revealed something to me a couple years ago. God is love. That is the very essence of His nature. Therefore, when examining interpretations of Scripture consider which interpretation is the most loving. Most merciful.

Lastly, the Bible is vague on some subjects. Others aren't mentioned at all. In these areas we do well to seek guidance from the Spirit as to what course of action God desires us to take as individuals with regards to a given subject.

That's my take on it.

I think most fundamentalist Christians have made an idol out of the Bible. Or, I should say parts of it. And have ignored other parts believing their interpretation is the authoritative version.