Christos-phero Posted December 12, 2006 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 38 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/29/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted December 12, 2006 What I find interesting is that Jesus referred to the "Old Testament" and used it as His foundation. New Testament believers refer to what Jesus taught, as translated by His disciples. But what amazes me is that in this day and age, that often becomes interpretations of interpretations of interpretations, made by men, whom we "assume" to be interpreting them correctly. And if they are truly Holy Spirit "inspired" teachings, then how can there be so much disagreement and disunity among them? If two acclaimed "men of God" preach of different messages and arrive at different conclusions, who is to know who's really right? Once we seperate our pride and/or stubborness from our viewpoint, do we really "know"? So I guess what I'm asking is how do you "know" your teacher/preacher is "divinely inspired"? Grace and peace to all, His servant, Christos-phero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billie Posted December 12, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,849 Content Per Day: 0.44 Reputation: 14 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/17/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/17/1979 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Hi Christos-Pheros, This is where the Holy Spirit as Teacher and Helper comes into play. We can know truth when we hear it, if we listen to the guiding of our Helper, the Holy Spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetycakes Posted December 12, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 162 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,867 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 2,122 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/23/1964 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Hi Christos-Pheros, This is where the Holy Spirit as Teacher and Helper comes into play. We can know truth when we hear it, if we listen to the guiding of our Helper, the Holy Spirit. You make a very good point, here, Billie, I think. Even the bible, which is the Word of God, means nothing to an unbeliever, except just a jumble of words. Until it is 'quickened' by the Holy Spirit, and shown for what it is. It is the Spirit that gives life; the flesh profits nothing. I think flesh here may pertain also to a book, such as the bible. It is physical. Only the Spirit who wrote it can bring it to life. The Spirit and the Word agree We need the Spirit and the Word. Jesus said 'My sheep hear my voice, and will not follow another' Just my summation of it, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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