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Originally posted by Agree2Disagree
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
If you truly are curious John I can U2U my story to you. When I began this thread I didn't intend to be telling my personal story but if you insist and if it will appease your curiosity, then I suppose I can oblige.
Originally posted by Agree2Disagree
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
My answers so far have come from the spirit. I have not yet had to refer to the Bible. The Bible is to strengthen weak spirits. Food for the soul if you will.
edit: I will send my personal story U2U in a short while.
[edit on 21-11-2009 by Agree2Disagree]
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
I have to chime in on this as well. A lot of answers come from the spirit and not the bible. When I read the bible, it seems as though I already know the material, like the true meaning behind it, I know in my heart. Granted, I don't know details of who said what, but I know the meaning.
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
I have to chime in on this as well. A lot of answers come from the spirit and not the bible. When I read the bible, it seems as though I already know the material, like the true meaning behind it, I know in my heart. Granted, I don't know details of who said what, but I know the meaning.
Originally posted by JohnPhoenix
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
I have to chime in on this as well. A lot of answers come from the spirit and not the bible. When I read the bible, it seems as though I already know the material, like the true meaning behind it, I know in my heart. Granted, I don't know details of who said what, but I know the meaning.
In a way, this can be true.. But.. the Holy Spirit will not reveal anything that will contradict the bible itself. Thus one has to watch the 'spirit' they are getting the information from.
Originally posted by jhill76
Originally posted by JohnPhoenix
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
I have to chime in on this as well. A lot of answers come from the spirit and not the bible. When I read the bible, it seems as though I already know the material, like the true meaning behind it, I know in my heart. Granted, I don't know details of who said what, but I know the meaning.
In a way, this can be true.. But.. the Holy Spirit will not reveal anything that will contradict the bible itself. Thus one has to watch the 'spirit' they are getting the information from.
I should have been more clear. I'm saying, if I have a question or a person has a question, I can answer it, because the Spirit provides direction and not me having to crack open a bible.
Originally posted by DarksDeception
Originally posted by jhill76
Originally posted by JohnPhoenix
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
I have to chime in on this as well. A lot of answers come from the spirit and not the bible. When I read the bible, it seems as though I already know the material, like the true meaning behind it, I know in my heart. Granted, I don't know details of who said what, but I know the meaning.
In a way, this can be true.. But.. the Holy Spirit will not reveal anything that will contradict the bible itself. Thus one has to watch the 'spirit' they are getting the information from.
I should have been more clear. I'm saying, if I have a question or a person has a question, I can answer it, because the Spirit provides direction and not me having to crack open a bible.
Its true that His truth is written on your heart, from His Word, but every time you open the bible, another mystery is revealed. The Word of God is imperative to spiritual growth.
Originally posted by jhill76
Originally posted by DarksDeception
Originally posted by jhill76
Originally posted by JohnPhoenix
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
I have to chime in on this as well. A lot of answers come from the spirit and not the bible. When I read the bible, it seems as though I already know the material, like the true meaning behind it, I know in my heart. Granted, I don't know details of who said what, but I know the meaning.
In a way, this can be true.. But.. the Holy Spirit will not reveal anything that will contradict the bible itself. Thus one has to watch the 'spirit' they are getting the information from.
I should have been more clear. I'm saying, if I have a question or a person has a question, I can answer it, because the Spirit provides direction and not me having to crack open a bible.
Its true that His truth is written on your heart, from His Word, but every time you open the bible, another mystery is revealed. The Word of God is imperative to spiritual growth.
Yes. That's why I stated not all answers. Meaning I still dwell in the Bible each day. But, when the Spirit moves you, especially when speaking to someone, sometimes things are revealed immediately. Not all the time, just in some situations.
Originally posted by notreallyalive
reply to post by Agree2Disagree
My question is, why would a loving God allow more than one Religion and teach in His Word that His way is the only way?
Originally posted by notreallyalive
reply to post by Agree2Disagree
I may know the anwer to this myself, but I'm wondering if it's in the Bible somewhere.
If someone chooses to believe the Bible and live their life as a Christian, by definition they have a specific set of Christian/Bible beliefs. Compare this to an avid Hindu, for example, who has a set of Hindu beliefs. One of the main often-taught aspects of Christianity is to not judge others.
Having "non-judgment" makes every Christian a hypocrit because he or she MUST adopt the idea that non-Christians do not have the same Christian belief set. Christians try to convert over people to their beliefs.
If Christians really wanted to follow Christ they would need to accept every person as righteous and stop calling people wrong for their beliefs.
Christian = hypocrit.
My question is, why would a loving God allow more than one Religion and teach in His Word that His way is the only way?