"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."
So you compare the writing with the Bible. If it doesn't contradict, does that prove that God spoke those words to the writer?
Nope, but it's a place to start.
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As to your question, asking what I did doesn't do any such thing.
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"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."
The question I posed on this thread does not do what you accuse me of doing. Well, unless someone reads it and it occurs to them that they can't possibly know whether any particular writing was God-inspired or not, and take the logical step that even the Bible would have the same problem -- that you cannot know that it itself is inspired by God, unless, say, you think you have the supernatural power to determine such things, and of course conclude "No" for some books (Quran, Book of Mormon, e.g.) and "Yes" for others (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, etc., e.g.). But then, don't blame me: such a person's faith wasn't very strong anyway. Pray for them. That will fix it.
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God spoke to me. This is what He said: " ___________ "
What's in the blank is irrelevant to my question, but you would be able to read it, if it helps determine whether it came from God or not. And my question is this:
If you found that paper, would you be able to know if God really said what it says?
depends what is written
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God spoke to me. This is what He said: " ___________ "
What's in the blank is irrelevant to my question, but you would be able to read it, if it helps determine whether it came from God or not. And my question is this:
If you found that paper, would you be able to know if God really said what it says?
Not from the piece of paper. And if the statement isn't egregiously in violation to Scripture, you'd not be able to tell by the statement itself. If it were from God, you'd feel a witness to it's truth in your spirit.
Not from the piece of paper. And if the statement isn't egregiously in violation to Scripture, you'd not be able to tell by the statement itself. If it were from God, you'd feel a witness to it's truth in your spirit.
Ah. Now we're talking. You have the ability to feel a witness in your heart. Maybe my problem is I was never given this ability. Or maybe I was! My heart says No to certain things that your hears says Yes to. Who's right?
Well, duh. I am.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. 
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