John wrote: > The failure of the "inspired" on this forum to answer > or even try to answer questions concerning their > doctrine of "spiritual discernment," its detachment > from mental processes, and the infallible nature of > its interpretive conclusions gives rise to the importance > of a hermeneutical rule that would suggest that in addition > to considerations of syntax, semantical concerns, > contextual considerations including time, date and cultural > histories --- a rule that adds to this mix the weight of the > application or lack thereof of our theological conclusion. > When we present and teach a conclusion that fails as an > applied value [ you all can't answer the questions !!], > we expose those conclusions to be untrue or sorely in > need of serious revisiting. A failure to do so is expressed > in the difference between effective interpretation and a heady > interpolation of Godly concerns
What you do not seem to realize is that you argue from the presumption that your way of interpretation is not only best, but it is the only available option. You ignore important passages such as: 1 Corinthians 2:9-15 (9) But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (10) But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. (11) For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. (12) Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. (13) Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. (14) But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (15) But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. Your system of learning is not the only one, but you plow forward like a bull in the proverbial china shop thinking that you have it all figured out. When someone does not conform to your own system of learning and teaching, you arrogantly assume that they are in error simply because they do not play by your rules of learning and teaching. Even if no answers were given to you, that would not support the rejection of another system of learning. 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 (6) Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: (7) But we speak the wisdom of God IN A MYSTERY, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: (8) Which none of the princes of this world knew ... 1 Corinthians 2:13 (13) Which things also we speak, NOT IN THE WORDS WHICH MAN'S WISDOM TEACHETH, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. John wrote: > Judy and David do not offer answers > to questions posed because they cannot. Wrong, John. I have answered and could answer a lot more, but my answers are not understood by you any better than my 10 year old child understanding the answer to a calculus problem. Another problem is that you are trying to force the answers into your hermeneutical box and system of learning. Set your box aside and try being like a child all over again and hear what is being said. That would be a good step toward understanding spiritual revelation. Baptism in the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues helps too. :-) 1 Corinthians 14:14-15 (14) For if I pray in an unknown tongue, MY SPIRIT PRAYETH, BUT MY UNDERSTANDING IS UNFRUITFUL. (15) What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
