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Why is honesty problematic to you? Oh that's right. Because we've been dishonest for so long that everyone pretends it's okay.
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Why is honesty problematic to you? Oh that's right. Because we've been dishonest for so long that everyone pretends it's okay.I find your ad hoc definitions problematic
Sola Scriptura tends to discourage the zealous pursuit of prophecy because it basically implies, "Even if you DO happen to hear a voice, you can't trust it as authoritative, you must test it against exegesis, so you might as well skip the voice-seeking and head directly to the exegesis."Sola scriptura does not imply sine deo.
Sola Scriptura is one of the main causes of denominationalism. How so? Because Sola Scriptura assumes the Bible is clear. On that assumption, if I reach a different interpretation than you, it means you are just being a rebel against "the Word of God" and therefore I am warranted in forming my own denomination.1. Is Jesus the Son of God? --- does that make you infallible on something?
2. Is the Bible the Word of God? -- does that make you infallible in any way?
3. Is the Gospel truly good new? -- does that make you infallible in some way?
I find your ad hoc definitions problematic
No what you're no sensing here is evasion even though it is clearly deliberate! One can only wonder why someone would chose to do so and then deny they are doing so!Am I sensing indignation here?
I think you are mistaken. Rather than talking past each other, I simply disagree with the applicability of your Abraham example. Abraham was a unique life which occurred when there were no scriptures. Your what if speculation is simply a pointless waste of time.I think we talked past each other at some juncture. I trust that others didn't find it pointless if they saw where I was coming from.
Please disregard the post as I don't want to spend any more time trying to resolve the disconnect.
Sadly, I don't think you can be! What you can do is insult, be sarcastic, avoid the bits of response you don't like as well as any questions whilst suggesting others be mature. Maybe if you could get that guy in the mirror to?Again, let's be mature.
Huh? Yes, the two in the letters to Timothy. I would have thought that obvious by now since I've repeatedly asked for evidence that the Greek phrase is used in the same way as the Hebrew one, but happy to help you!Can you at least make a list of verses where the Bible uses the expression "man of God" and is clearly NOT referring to a prophet? Will you do this for us all, please?
Seriously.... "maybe you should tell us what authority is so great to judge whether that "voice" you like to refer to is God's, your own or anothers?NT evangelism is prophetic utterance. Paul never counsels the whole church to evangelize - instead he counsels them to seek the gift of prophecy (1 Cor 14:1).
He counseled Timothy "the man of God" to evangelize - Timothy the prophet.
Seriously.... "maybe you should tell us what authority is so great to judge whether that "voice" you like to refer to is God's, your own or anothers?
Oh, the "cop out" response! People who ask for evidence and research don't really want it because Jal super powers know the hearts of everyone who asks!I have already articulated it on these forums more than once.
Most people come here to teach. They don't LIKE to be taught. That's how human pride works. So this time around, I'd like to give people a chance to figure out the answer for themselves.
But maybe that's not possible, if they are blinded by 2,000 years of indoctrination.
Nope you keep avoiding the question whilst assuming your arrogant air of personal authority! ..and to think you point at others being here for ego! (Cap seems to fit you)The next clue, then, is to simply ask yourself: on what basis/authority do I accept the Bible? This might help you understand how an authoritative voice operated in all the prophets such as Abraham, and still in all the angels today.
I would have thought it would be obvious that those two examples don't count because they are the two in dispute.Huh? Yes, the two in the letters to Timothy. I would have thought that obvious by now since I've repeatedly asked for evidence that the Greek phrase is used in the same way as the Hebrew one, but happy to help you!
I just provided another clue in post 151.Oh, the "cop out" response! People who ask for evidence and research don't really want it because Jal super powers know the hearts of everyone who asks!
Seriously.... "maybe you should tell us what authority is so great to judge whether that "voice" you like to refer to is God's, your own or anothers?
I would have thought if these two are in dispute you would at least have some evidence to support your view other than English translations!I would have thought it would be obvious that those two examples don't count because they are the two in dispute.
Not interested in clues or playing YOUR silly immature games. You either have something to say or you don't! If you don't or you're simply embarrassed by the lack of evidence, logic and scripture to support your views, then don't bother wasting people's time.....I just provided another clue in post 151.
Post 151 identified a logical contradiction in Sola Scriptura. If that is of no interest to you at all, perhaps you are dwelling on the wrong thread.Not interested in clues or playing YOUR silly immature games. You either have something to say or you don't! If you don't or you're simply embarrassed by the lack of evidence, logic and scripture to support your views, then don't bother wasting people's time.....
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For the umpteenth time.... ... "maybe you should tell us what authority is so great to judge whether that "voice" you like to refer to is God's, your own or anothers?
Why are you so eager for the solution. Obviously, because you can't wait to attack it. And if you're like most people on this forum, you frankly don't care if your own position is a contradiction in terms, you just want to save face by using (typically shallow) attacks to "win" the debate.Not interested in clues or playing YOUR silly immature games. You either have something to say or you don't! If you don't or you're simply embarrassed by the lack of evidence, logic and scripture to support your views, then don't bother wasting people's time.....
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For the umpteenth time.... ... "maybe you should tell us what authority is so great to judge whether that "voice" you like to refer to is God's, your own or anothers?
Fantasy? I cited a couple of reputable scholars on the point. Do you think they were indulging in plain fantasy? I'm just asking.I would have thought if these two are in dispute you would at least have some evidence to support your view other than English translations!
Perhaps if you dealt with reality rather than fantasy, you'd have some kind of meaningful words with which to convince others?
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