Let's dissect this Op. We see in the title that a single scripture is used to prove a point. IN any good seminary, we're taught that scripture interprets scripture. In other words, always use scripture to prove the way you're interpreting a verse is correct. This can be direct, using another verse that basically says the same thing, or indirect, a scripture that confirms the way a verse is to be used. An example:
1 Timothy 4:1-7 (KJV)
[SUP]1 [/SUP]Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; [SUP]2 [/SUP]Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; [SUP]3 [/SUP]Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. [SUP]4 [/SUP]For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: [SUP]5 [/SUP]For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. [SUP]6 [/SUP]If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. [SUP]7 [/SUP]But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
Paul tells Timothy to put the congregation in remembrance of the things that Paul has already had taught them. IOW, REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT the teachings over & over to get the truth in their hearts. ALWAYS use the scriptures over & over in your sermons so the people will memorize them.
Scriptures that DIRECTLY verify the one above:
John 14:26 (KJV)
[SUP]26 [/SUP]But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
[HR][/HR]1 Corinthians 4:17 (KJV)
[SUP]17 [/SUP]For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
[HR][/HR]2 Timothy 1:6 (KJV)
[SUP]6 [/SUP]Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
[HR][/HR]2 Timothy 2:14 (KJV)
[SUP]14 [/SUP]Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
[HR][/HR]2 Peter 1:12 (KJV)
[SUP]12 [/SUP]Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
[HR][/HR]2 Peter 1:13 (KJV)
[SUP]13 [/SUP]Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
[HR][/HR]2 Peter 1:15 (KJV)
[SUP]15 [/SUP]Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
[HR][/HR]2 Peter 3:1 (KJV)
[SUP]1 [/SUP]This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
These scriptures leave us no doubt that this is the right way to teach/preach/write to the congregation.
These scriptures prove indirectly without a shadow of a doubt that the Op's writing is incorrect without even covering the subject, because this method isn't being used.
A lawyer will state law after law, & case after case to drive a point home to the jury. Why make up a story without validating scripture to confirm it?
Another thing that really irks me about this Op is the author always insists that those who disagree use NT scripture to validate their point, while this Op itself clearly doesn't. If a doctrine uses a NT verse to start it, then use the NT to validate it..... if it's the truth, it will be there.
Now, after learning this important truth about sharing the truth, reread the Op & judge righteous judgement whether or not it should be believed.