-Removed-Do you see a justification or need to rephrase, say, the parable of the talents? If you do, then I suggest that there is no obligation for you to take it literally.
It’s interesting that this parable, and possibly others, includes an “in other words” of its own. It is:
“For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.”
The rephrasing may indicate that there is no obligation to take the story of the talents literally, although it doesn’t imply it shouldn’t be.
Originally posted by @secondsonTranslated :
God decides, then one agrees with God.
Or one doesn't, then that one fails to learn the truth.
The pastor decides. Then if one agrees with the pastor its like agreeing with God.
Or one doesn't, then that one fails to learn the truth
Originally posted by @rajk999Wrong. God’s Holy Spirit Who indwells people who believe in Christ and His Resurrection and who have accepted Christ into their hearts leads people to the truth.
Translated :
The pastor decides. Then if one agrees with the pastor its like agreeing with God.
Or one doesn't, then that one fails to learn the truth
You don’t believe in Christ’s deity or that God’s Holy Spirit indwells believers. You’ll never learn the truth or know the power of God until you do.