Do you think the following scripture only applied to the 1st century Apostles? So, you believe the "church" needs commentaries to clarify the meaning of the Word Of GOD? Have you ever considered your premise that maybe that's the reason why there are so many different denominations and doctrines within Christianity?
Do you actually believe it was GOD'S intention to withdraw the Holy Spirit around AD 100 after the death of John ?
John 3:7-8 (CJB with capitalized pronouns)
Stop being amazed at My telling you that you must be born again from above! The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where it’s going. That’s how it is with everyone who has been born from the Spirit.”
1 John 2:27 (CJB) with capitlized pronouns)
As for you, the Messianic anointing you received from the Father remains in you, so that you have no need for anyone to teach you. On the contrary, as His Messianic anointing continues to teach you about all things, and is true, not a counterfeit, so, just as He taught you, remain united with Him.
I know some Christian churches believe the gift of tongues, divine healings, etc have ceased. I know the Holy spirit of God hasn't ceased and many biblical churches i've been in beleive the baptism of the Holy Spirit is real, just as i do. I've never began to speak in an 'angelic' language no man can understand, roll around barking like a dog, etc (those traits of the spirit of truth aren't in the bible).
A Christian truly converted/saved/born again through Christ (John 14:6, John 14:14-15), will receive another as Christ promised in the form of the Holy Spirit (third person of the trinity) to comfort us, guide us, instruct us, teach us, etc (John 14:16-18). Others might receive the spirit of the world/Satan and think they belong to Christ. Every spirit of truth will witness Christ and obey his commandments.
So, why read various commentaries when His Spirit residing in you is the best commentary?
very good point. It may be possible i'm still tempted by the world to listen to man's teaching. I also could be reading various commentaries to see if its what Christ has also reveiled to me or a certain portion of scripture, even a song in the bible will spark something within me.
i do study the word of God for divine instruction knowing the spirit of truth will enlighten it within me when God decides the time is right (not when i think its right). We need to be patient and wait with faith for instruction, etc. A Gospel song based on scripture can awaken/enlighten my soul, a song directly from the bible will also do it.
I won't stop witnessing for Christ to sinners or witnessing the baptism of the spirit to Christians because i KNOW Christ is real and Spirit of God is real. Keeping the flame lit within your heart and the oil flowing are two basic essentials to enter the kingdom of Heaven i know of. How many levels are there? there were 3 level in Noah's ark, paul reached the 3rd heaven. Makes me think there's 3. Might be 7 or even 12, only the Lord knows.
Receiving the Spirit of God doesn't make me selfish or full of pride, it want to share it with others, because such a person of the trinity exists. I have no desire to be a hermit, it won't stop me going to the House of God (church/congregation) to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord with other believers, sinners or to join a bible study group to understand the scripture with other believers.
Charles Spurgeon once said, if he could identify Christ's elect he would put a chalk mark on their head. Only the Lord knows who is his and who isn't. This is the same for both Jew and Gentile.
god bless