@whodeysaid We all have an aversion to the truth. That's why they say that the truth hurts
The Bible calls is a double edged sword cuz it's going to cut you.
There are but two reactions. Denial and rage or acceptance and repentance.
We all have an aversion to the truth. That's why they say that the truth hurts
The truth only hurts those with an aversion to truth. It hurts those with a hatred of truth most of all. A common term for it is "pride". The vast majority of Christians are extremely prideful.
Take KJ and his poor reading comprehension skills for example. He absolutely hates it when it's pointed out to him.
Matthew 18
1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, 3and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4“Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
@whodeysaid Yes or no, did your conversion have anything to do with the Bible or did you just make up the Lamb thingy?
Yes the bible had something to do with my “conversion” (if that’s what you want to call it). But the originator and author of my faith is Jesus Christ himself and power of his transforming spirit. Personal witness from other Christians was a key aspect.
I truly believe that the bible is not necessary for salvation, also I don’t view it as being a “Holy” (capital H) book. Only God is holy.
The words in the book have no power whatsoever unless the spirit of God quickens them to a person’s spirt.
@divegeestersaid Yes the bible had something to do with my “conversion” (if that’s what you want to call it). But the originator and author of my faith is Jesus Christ himself and power of his transforming spirit. Personal witness from other Christians was a key aspect.
I truly believe that the bible is not necessary for salvation, also I don’t view it as being a “Holy” (capital H) bo ...[text shortened]... rds in the book have no power whatsoever unless the spirit of God quickens them to a person’s spirt.
Agreed. That is what I was getting at.
Do you find elements of the Bible to be in error or deceptive even though you credit it with this great truth?
@divegeestersaid Yes the bible had something to do with my “conversion” (if that’s what you want to call it). But the originator and author of my faith is Jesus Christ himself and power of his transforming spirit. Personal witness from other Christians was a key aspect.
I truly believe that the bible is not necessary for salvation, also I don’t view it as being a “Holy” (capital H) bo ...[text shortened]... rds in the book have no power whatsoever unless the spirit of God quickens them to a person’s spirt.
Isn't this part of your creed against being a 'religionist'?