Hi setst777 ...No more prophets giving new revelation from God...
For matters of discussion, ... what is your scriptural basis for this position ?
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Hi setst777 ...No more prophets giving new revelation from God...
I can give you that. Proverbs 39:5-6:Hi setst777 ...
For matters of discussion, ... what is your scriptural basis for this position ?
Still in discussion mode ...I can give you that. Proverbs 39:5-6:
"Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar."
Scripture was not written by one person so there are several literary styles to take into consideration. Also, all of the OT was written to the Jews and much of the language is apocalyptic and Hebraic idioms are often used, which is not easily understood in Western Civilization. Another problem is many teachers are futurist and conflate what has already been fulfilled as not fulfilled at all. But most of the problems lie with the traditions of men that have imposed "additional things" on scripture. That to me is the most egregious way of handling the word of God. Solution? Strip away all of what you hear and read it for yourself with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He will teach you the truth. Then you can go back and discern for yourself who has the correct interpretation.... or why are we even here right now?
If the Bible is the true word of God, why do have centuries of commentaries and debates about what it actually MEANS?
... or why are we even here right now?
If the Bible is the true word of God, why do have centuries of commentaries and debates about what it actually MEANS?
All the prophets in the Old Testament who spoke gave their prophecies in strict accordance with the terms of the Law and what God had already spoken to the Israelites. John the Baptizer was the last Old Testament prophet. When Jesus arrived on the scene, that prophetic function ceased.Still in discussion mode ...
"This text doesn't seem to say to me ... that God will send no new prophets bearing new revelation.
It is not that people can't understand what the Bible is saying about God's ways and standards, and how to enter into His plan of salvation in Christ. It is because they won't believe what it is saying. They want to exclude God from their beliefs because they are breaking His holy Law and therefore are in rebellion against Him. It is only the grace and mercy of God that is able to break the rebellion and stubborn self-will for a person to see the light of the gospel of Christ and be able to believe it.Scripture was not written by one person so there are several literary styles to take into consideration. Also, all of the OT was written to the Jews and much of the language is apocalyptic and Hebraic idioms are often used, which is not easily understood in Western Civilization. Another problem is many teachers are futurist and conflate what has already been fulfilled as not fulfilled at all. But most of the problems lie with the traditions of men that have imposed "additional things" on scripture. That to me is the most egregious way of handling the word of God. Solution? Strip away all of what you hear and read it for yourself with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He will teach you the truth. Then you can go back and discern for yourself who has the correct interpretation.
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Because men are after their own hearts and not God's.... or why are we even here right now?
If the Bible is the true word of God, why do have centuries of commentaries and debates about what it actually MEANS?
Actually there is a lot of interpretations in Judaism and IslamOn the contrary, it proves that the Scriptures IS the word of God. If the Scriptures were written by men, you wouldn't have all these different interpretations, denominations, and works written on it. How many denominations exist in Islam, Buddhism, or even Judaism? If the text were written by men, it would be easy to understand by men. I have always seen this as one of the best arguments that Christianity is the only true religion in the world, because people will not debate so hard for what is false, but what is clearly true. Satan has no time to waste with these other religions, he'd rather find reasons to divide churches. Where there is the most division, there is truth among them.
... or why are we even here right now?
If the Bible is the true word of God, why do have centuries of commentaries and debates about what it actually MEANS?
Hi setst777 ...
For matters of discussion, ... what is your scriptural basis for this position ?
OK ... I get that you conclude that the fullness of God's gospel revelation has been revealed ... and with that I would agree.As I meditate on these Passages, I am led to one conclusion: That God's Word, and the Gospel itself, the mystery hidden for long ages past, is now completely revealed by the command of the eternal God through the Holy Scriptures that were entrusted by God to the Church - at that time - so that all nations may have complete understanding, believe, obey and be saved. And we are told to contend (intense struggle) for this Faith once for all entrusted to the Saints for the Scriptures they had at that time.
OK ... I get that you conclude that the fullness of God's gospel revelation has been revealed ... and with that I would agree.
With that in mind, then, ... how would you categorize Revelation, one of the last of the canonized writings ? John had his vision on the isle of Patmos almost a lifetime after Christ's sacrifice ...
Hi setst777 ...
For matters of discussion, ... what is your scriptural basis for this position ?
That’s why I have so many questions. Because I read it.Seems like if you're going to attack the Bible you should read it all first... Then you would know what's in it.