The scriptures are 100% correct in conveying Gods doctrine unto his followers and must never contridict themselves. When interpreted by The Holy Spirit of God, there cannot be contridictions as that leads unto confusion, of which God is not the author of.
Here is just a sampling of some scriptures that men often find confusing until God gives his Revelation unto them.
God is A Spirit
John 4:23-24
Acts 7:48-49
Acts 7:24-25
Psalms 139:11-12
1 Kings 8:27
Jer. 23 21:27
There is One God
Duet 6:4--9
Mark 12:28-34
Mal 2:10
Is 44:6-8
Is 48:8-9
Eph 4:5-6
1 Cor 8:46
1 Tim 4:5-6
James 2:19
Rev 4:2-3
I listed several scriptures earlier that says that God is a (singular) Spirit. Then listed several saying that there is One God (singular).
Now I would add scriptures to proclaim that Jesus is God.
Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 9:6
Mic. 5:2
John 1:1+14
John 8:24+58-59
II Cor 5:19
1 Tim 3:16
All of these scriptures bring us to this scriptural fact, Jesus was a man.
Isaiah 7:14
Isiah 9:6
Luke 1:31+2:7-8
Acts 17:31
Gal 4:4
Phil 2:7-8
I Tim 2:5
Heb 4:15
Heb 7:24-25
Remember, Any scripture that contridicts the remaining scriptures, Isn't of God. So do we conform unto the scriptures, or do we hold fast to our views even when we cannot harmonize the bible teachings.
Also..you can have God blinding the eyes of the world...the reaon why Jesus spoke in parables.
There are quite a few verses that seem to contradict..in the sweet by and by..if a man has ears to hear ..God will enlighten one..
As for now..one can only walk in the light that he has recieved. As far as Snooky's oneness word..I have not recieved that Word...so I can't walk in it..The Word tells us to follow Christ not Snooky or Chuck7 ...
1 John says that His annointing dwells within us..and that we need no man teach us. Jesus told Peter "The Father revealed that to you." Jesus said,"All that are taught of the Father cometh unto me." Paul said ," NO man needs to teach you about love for the Father HImself teaches you about love."
We can discuss..and good discussion is good but our primary teacher is the Holy Spirit,...when a teaching comes that doesn't bear witness with my spirit..or the Word..it is dismissed..
for the Lord also says, "My sheep will not follow the voice of a stranger."
Chuck; You are so very correct. There are so many factors that lead unto a path of doctrine that is 100% pure as God spoke it. The Spirit of truth must reveal Gods word as the natural man receiveth not the things of God, for they are foolishness unto him, and neither can he know it. The Spirit works in many different ways to bring one into the Light of Gods Word. One doesn't receive it by the truckload, but by a little here and a little there. The true light shineth more and more unto the coming of a perfect day. God has left examples of angels bringing understanding of the word. God has used dreams and visions ect. to lead one unto a more perfect understanding, but the ministery is the most often used means of leading one. How shall they believe on him of whom they have not HEARD? How shall the hear without a preacher? How shall he preach unless he be sent? Is. 8:20 If they speak not according to this law, there is no light in them. Let us GROW in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Go and PREACH the gospel to every creature. He that BELIEVETH and is baptized shall be saved. What must he believe? The gospel that is preached. Beware lest he preach another gospel, which is no other. Many false prophets, preacher, teachers, ect. have gone forth, deceiving many. Snooky doesn't have all the truth yet, but he is reaching out for all that God will see fit to impart unto him. Snooky is also striving to be a good stewart of that truth which is given unto him and is putting it upon a candle stick that others may profit also. Failure to proclaim the truth given = wrapping it in a napkin and hiding it. Failure to share truth is to be an unprofitable servant.
Before I read i must make a comment..and a personal study I plan to do this year...fo rmy benefit..and possibly some of you..I mention alot of time that the Lord speaks to me..then I have to admit..then how come so many different views..and then this morning I recalled " Faith speaketh" ...or "HEAR the Word of FAITH." Presently I MUST walk in faith for my loved ones..and God is teaching me..anyways ..in light of the thread and it's author..Charles B. maybe what is causing the different views are our faith..as we look at ROmans 14 we diffently find it's OK and expected to have various convictions..AND because of that Paul tells us to keep them to ourselves..Now..I'm not nieve enough to realize Oneness and Trinitarian is not a personal conviction ...now to the post...
Chuck; You are so very correct. There are so many factors that lead unto a path of doctrine that is 100% pure as God spoke it. The Spirit of truth must reveal Gods word as the natural man receiveth not the things of God, for they are foolishness unto him, and neither can he know it. The Spirit works in many different ways to bring one into the Light of Gods Word.True,,even through non-beleivers..I've picked up a Word from the Lord..Balaam picked up a word from a donkey. { -;
One doesn't receive it by the truckload, but by a little here and a little there. The true light shineth more and more unto the coming of a perfect day. God has left examples of angels bringing understanding of the word. God has used dreams and visions ect. to lead one unto a more perfect understanding, 100% Agreed to this point so far..
but the ministery is the most often used means of leading one. Sorry sir..big time disagree...but will read the rest first with an open mind..
How shall they believe on him of whom they have not HEARD? How shall the hear without a preacher? How shall he preach unless he be sent? Is. 8:20 If they speak not according to this law, there is no light in them. Let us GROW in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Go and PREACH the gospel to every creature. He that BELIEVETH and is baptized shall be saved. What must he believe? The gospel that is preached. Beware lest he preach another gospel, which is no other. Many false prophets, preacher, teachers, ect. have gone forth, deceiving many. Snooky doesn't have all the truth yet, but he is reaching out for all that God will see fit to impart unto him. Snooky is also striving to be a good stewart of that truth which is given unto him and is putting it upon a candle stick that others may profit also. Failure to proclaim the truth given = wrapping it in a napkin and hiding it. Failure to share truth is to be an unprofitable servant.
OK ..brother in that context I agree...100 % .We are epistles..and if our light be hidden..it's hidden to the lost..which is one part of my study on faith..Sometimes when I 'm told to fast...and I give in at lunch..the Lord reminds me that when he tells us to do something..there is much a greater reason than our own spiritual gain..it's also for the gain of others..I've been learning that lesson alot so for this year..Yes brother..we are all about spreading the Word..and the best way is by our actions..but yes I speak the Word also.Yesterday my student's were so off and disrespectful that they copied an expository writing that I wrote..Three ways to show respect to those you don't like. All was taken from Matthew 5..
Food for thought
