Since JM has posted and reposted this but has not disclosed the author, this re-post requires a REBUTTAL. It is a mixture of truth and error (which is what JM is in the habit of posting). So let's look at all the fallacies contained in this gem.
This writer has falsely assumed that (1) when Christians are legitimately interpreting Scripture they are making it "a god" and (2) Christians are generally interpreting Scripture with an "un-renewed" mind. So this is extremely insulting to begin with, and quite untrue at the same time.
The Bible is indeed a roadmap for Christians. In fact Peter tells us that God has given us all things necessary for life and godliness in the Bible, and so does Paul. To say that "the Bible is not God" is once again to insult all Bible-believing Christians. So only the Devil would tell us such things.
Yes, the Bible is a book about Jesus, but that would be satisfactory for 7 year olds. It is clearly more than a book about Jesus, since God the Father and God the Holy Spirit are also included in the Bible. Not to mention the myriad of other subjects which the Bible deals with. So this is pure condescension.
More insulting presumption and condescension. Which genuine Christian does not read the Bible to know more about Christ and God? Yet there is no mention of the Holy Spirit who is the Author of this Book.
If the Devil were addressing us, he could not have said it any better. While God tells us that the Bible is "the Sword of the Spirit" this foolish person tells us that the Bible does NOT have all the answers. That is akin to saying "Yea, hath God said...?"
Now this person misquotes James and misapplies what he said about wisdom. The truth is that wisdom comes BOTH from God Himself as well as His written Word -- which actually has a section called "the Wisdom books".
Since the purpose of the Bible is indeed to lead us to God and to Christ, and ultimately to lead us to salvation, this is simply gratuitous. Wisdom is NOT the primary objective of the Bible. Rather It is the "grace of God which bringeth salvation to all men".
So now we come to the essence of oll this foolish talk. It is Hyper-Grace false doctrine that is being promoted here. The true preacher will tell you BOTH what you should do and what Christ has done. The Hyper-Grace preacher will tell you to simply ignore your present sins and not deal with them.
True enough. But the Hyper-Grace people always present HALF-TRUTHS. The Holy Spirit will also tell us through the apostle John that if we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. And if we say we have no sin we make God a liar. How come this uncomfortable teaching was deliberately omitted.
Christians should always be on guard against half-truths and outright falsehoods parading as "homilies". They originate with the Devil. And JM has been admonished numerous times to stop posting spiritual nonsense.
We can make the scriptures "God". When I say that - it is really our "interpretation" of the scriptures that we make to be a "god" in our own mind. Without the Holy Spirit's revelation to show us Christ - we are at the mercy of our own religious un-renewed minds.
This writer has falsely assumed that (1) when Christians are legitimately interpreting Scripture they are making it "a god" and (2) Christians are generally interpreting Scripture with an "un-renewed" mind. So this is extremely insulting to begin with, and quite untrue at the same time.
The Bible is not a roadmap or instruction manual in a"completed" sense. The Bible is NOT God - God breathed - inspired - YES!
The Bible is indeed a roadmap for Christians. In fact Peter tells us that God has given us all things necessary for life and godliness in the Bible, and so does Paul. To say that "the Bible is not God" is once again to insult all Bible-believing Christians. So only the Devil would tell us such things.
But the Bible is a book about Jesus. The Bible is not an end to itself - the Bible speaks of Jesus. He is the true reality that the scriptures speak off ( This is why there is so much controversy on the Sabbath Day issue )
Yes, the Bible is a book about Jesus, but that would be satisfactory for 7 year olds. It is clearly more than a book about Jesus, since God the Father and God the Holy Spirit are also included in the Bible. Not to mention the myriad of other subjects which the Bible deals with. So this is pure condescension.
Jesus said "...you search the scriptures because you think ( human reasoning ) "in them" you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life." John 5:39-40
Reading the Bible without wanting to know and see Jesus and the Father for whom they truly are is like reading someone else's love letters. You might learn a few things about love but this will not move you toward the one who wrote the letters.
Reading the Bible without wanting to know and see Jesus and the Father for whom they truly are is like reading someone else's love letters. You might learn a few things about love but this will not move you toward the one who wrote the letters.
More insulting presumption and condescension. Which genuine Christian does not read the Bible to know more about Christ and God? Yet there is no mention of the Holy Spirit who is the Author of this Book.
Some people get confused because they think the Bible has all the answers - it does not.
If the Devil were addressing us, he could not have said it any better. While God tells us that the Bible is "the Sword of the Spirit" this foolish person tells us that the Bible does NOT have all the answers. That is akin to saying "Yea, hath God said...?"
It does however point us to the One who "is"the answer! James never said - "If anyone lacks wisdom you should study the Bible - He said - you should ask God Himself. James 1:5 ( God may use a verse in the scriptures or a word from another teacher...etc )
Now this person misquotes James and misapplies what he said about wisdom. The truth is that wisdom comes BOTH from God Himself as well as His written Word -- which actually has a section called "the Wisdom books".
God surely speaks to us through the Bible but if the Bible doesn't lead you to the revelation of the One called Wisdom - you will be no wiser than a Pharisee. If we look for Jesus - the Holy Spirit will reveal Him in the Old Testament.
Since the purpose of the Bible is indeed to lead us to God and to Christ, and ultimately to lead us to salvation, this is simply gratuitous. Wisdom is NOT the primary objective of the Bible. Rather It is the "grace of God which bringeth salvation to all men".
A mis-guided ( albeit maybe a well intentioned ) teacher/preacher will use the scriptures to tell you what you should do, but a grace/Christ oriented teacher/preacher will use the scriptures to show you what Jesus has done and who you are in Him now because we are in Christ and He is in us.
So now we come to the essence of oll this foolish talk. It is Hyper-Grace false doctrine that is being promoted here. The true preacher will tell you BOTH what you should do and what Christ has done. The Hyper-Grace preacher will tell you to simply ignore your present sins and not deal with them.
The Holy Spirit in us teaches/guides/reveals to us Jesus and the Father's true character and finished work.
True enough. But the Hyper-Grace people always present HALF-TRUTHS. The Holy Spirit will also tell us through the apostle John that if we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. And if we say we have no sin we make God a liar. How come this uncomfortable teaching was deliberately omitted.
Christians should always be on guard against half-truths and outright falsehoods parading as "homilies". They originate with the Devil. And JM has been admonished numerous times to stop posting spiritual nonsense.
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