2.) that "it is written"... "I am the LORD, I change not:..." (Malachi 3:6), and
3.) that the Lord Jesus Christ is that SAME God (see John 8:58), and
4.) that the writer of the New Testament book of Hebrews was inspired of God (see II Peter 1:20-21) to write, advising us that "Jesus Christ (is) the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8), then tell me, I humbly implore thee to think on, and answer the following:
What right, privilege, moral or legal grounds, does any imperfect, fallible mortal, possess, or been granted, to question that which God does? Does not the ONLY "sovereign" God, the Creator of all things in heaven and the earth, possess the AUTHORITY to do what He chooses, and in the manner of His choosing? Absolutely!
I would caution everyone, yea, ALL, to pause and prayerfully contemplate what the "sovereignity" of God encompasses before they charge Him wrongly such as I witness being done here!
God is our Judge; NOT the "other way around," for it will be He who judges us; at which time He will use the laws and commandments He caused to be written in the Scriptures as the basis for such judgment ( and please take note: the reference passages I listed above are IN those Scriptures).
Just my thoughts on the matter for what they might be worth. God Bless!
Who determines the correct interpretation and application of scripture, and what makes them the correct, definitive, and absolute right with all others being wrong?
Who determines the correct interpretation and application of scripture, and what makes them the correct, definitive, and absolute right with all others being wrong?
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__________________ As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.- Gal. 6:14
Who determines the correct interpretation and application of scripture, and what makes them the correct, definitive, and absolute right with all others being wrong?
Each one must determine it for themselves, with the input of a multitude of counselors, wherein is safety, since everyone must be fully persuaded in their own minds. With a healthy outlook that our souls are on the line, and eternity is on the line, in godly fear, we should be very careful and sincere as can be. And approach God in faith to help us understand by the leading of His Spirit. And when others claim a different interpretation than the one we have, we keep in mind that they may be right and may be used of God to correct us, or they may be wrong. Either way, we tread carefully about this and have faith that God will direct. We always maintain carefulness and openness for correction while not falling for anyone who convincingly presents their views.
__________________ ...MY THOUGHTS, ANYWAY.
"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
Each one must determine it for themselves, with the input of a multitude of counselors, wherein is safety, since everyone must be fully persuaded in their own minds. With a healthy outlook that our souls are on the line, and eternity is on the line, in godly fear, we should be very careful and sincere as can be. And approach God in faith to help us understand by the leading of His Spirit. And when others claim a different interpretation than the one we have, we keep in mind that they may be right and may be used of God to correct us, or they may be wrong. Either way, we tread carefully about this and have faith that God will direct. We always maintain carefulness and openness for correction while not falling for anyone who convincingly presents their views.
Everyone should just let the Holy Spirit guide them into all truth. Problem solved.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Everyone should just let the Holy Spirit guide them into all truth. Problem solved.
You always whittle the actual point I made down to something less.
__________________ ...MY THOUGHTS, ANYWAY.
"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
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