Reprint from previous thread:
The following is from The Book of Romans, by Jim McGuiggan, Montex Publishing Co., Lubbock TX, 1982, pp. 55-56. Highlighting is mine.
All that Paul is and does is for the name of Christ. That is, it is for Christ. "For Christ" is the phrase that sums up Paul's life best. And that name, Jesus Christ, is the name at which every knee will bow and it is that name which every tongue will confess. It is a name which will never be forgotten. It is the only name under heaven and given among men whereby we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is the name which the Holy Spirit leads men to confess as Lord (1 Corinthians 12:3). The Holy Spirit never leads people to continually talk about him (the Spirit) nor does he lead people to continually talk about their experiences. It was Jesus himself who said the Spirit would "not speak of himself, but whatsoever things he heareth that shall he speak. He shall take of mine and declare it unto you..." (John 16:13ff). There is something wrong with a movement that makes the Spirit the center of everything when the Spirit (as the Bible clearly reveals) makes Jesus the center of everything. There is something wrong with a movement which makes the experiences of the believer the center when in the New Testament those who are moved by the Spirit make the experience of Jesus the center of everything.
I really think that it is a shame that those claiming spiritual gifts talk so much about their alleged prophetic abilities, and so little time talking about Jesus. Why is that? Is it pride?
I have noticed that many of the same people, (not all) tend to look down on Bible study, as they supposedly have a more direct channel to the Truth. I have to wonder if the reason for this is that the bible, (which everyone can read), takes the spotlight off of them and their alleged abilities, and puts it on Christ, where it belongs. I hate to say it, but it reminds me of the Pharisees who had to sit in the front rows in the synagogues, as a sign of their rank and importance. Jesus said that the least would be first. Has that slipped by without you noticing.
I have to also wonder how these people can believe that Christ, who has been given "all authority" by God, needs prophets, as well as Holy Spirit to administer His kingdom? Every single Christian out there has Holy Spirit, as well as God's word, to guide them, but some of us need prophets as well it seems.
Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit is all that I need to know God. In my opinion, only those who are lacking in the Holy Spirit, or are remiss in their knowledge and walk with Christ, are in need of prophets. I hope you find one, for I have yet to see one in this site.
The following is from The Book of Romans, by Jim McGuiggan, Montex Publishing Co., Lubbock TX, 1982, pp. 55-56. Highlighting is mine.
All that Paul is and does is for the name of Christ. That is, it is for Christ. "For Christ" is the phrase that sums up Paul's life best. And that name, Jesus Christ, is the name at which every knee will bow and it is that name which every tongue will confess. It is a name which will never be forgotten. It is the only name under heaven and given among men whereby we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is the name which the Holy Spirit leads men to confess as Lord (1 Corinthians 12:3). The Holy Spirit never leads people to continually talk about him (the Spirit) nor does he lead people to continually talk about their experiences. It was Jesus himself who said the Spirit would "not speak of himself, but whatsoever things he heareth that shall he speak. He shall take of mine and declare it unto you..." (John 16:13ff). There is something wrong with a movement that makes the Spirit the center of everything when the Spirit (as the Bible clearly reveals) makes Jesus the center of everything. There is something wrong with a movement which makes the experiences of the believer the center when in the New Testament those who are moved by the Spirit make the experience of Jesus the center of everything.
I really think that it is a shame that those claiming spiritual gifts talk so much about their alleged prophetic abilities, and so little time talking about Jesus. Why is that? Is it pride?
I have noticed that many of the same people, (not all) tend to look down on Bible study, as they supposedly have a more direct channel to the Truth. I have to wonder if the reason for this is that the bible, (which everyone can read), takes the spotlight off of them and their alleged abilities, and puts it on Christ, where it belongs. I hate to say it, but it reminds me of the Pharisees who had to sit in the front rows in the synagogues, as a sign of their rank and importance. Jesus said that the least would be first. Has that slipped by without you noticing.
I have to also wonder how these people can believe that Christ, who has been given "all authority" by God, needs prophets, as well as Holy Spirit to administer His kingdom? Every single Christian out there has Holy Spirit, as well as God's word, to guide them, but some of us need prophets as well it seems.
Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit is all that I need to know God. In my opinion, only those who are lacking in the Holy Spirit, or are remiss in their knowledge and walk with Christ, are in need of prophets. I hope you find one, for I have yet to see one in this site.