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1 | special revelation vs general revelation | Ps 19:1 | BradK | 89041 | ||
Radioman2 and Hank, Excellent insights on this topic of continued revelation. My biggest challenge to it is that SCRIPTURE does in fact speak against this (Heb.1:1-2), and the VERY subjective nature it entails. We are in fact putting "special revelation" on par with the Word of God when this practice is embraced. I certainly KNOW that the Bible, the Word of God is truth (John 17:17) but am not at all comfortable with so-and-sos' "revelation from God". It is simply too subjective. This also begs the question: If God has spoken to us through His Word, and His Word is truth, why do we seek or need any further revelation? Is the Bible alone not enough? As Jude writes "...I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." ( Jude 3) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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2 | special revelation vs general revelation | Ps 19:1 | tj57h@cs.com | 89051 | ||
bradK, If we do not hear form God on a regular basis, then How do we walk in the Spirit? If we do not walk in the Spirit, we must be practicing dead works handed down from the traditions of man or by the letter, which kills, it is the spirit that gives life. Anyone Born again, by Spiritual revelation can understand the Mystery. Eph 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 1 Corinthians 2: 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 1 Cor 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; 15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. 16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. 17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? 18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 19 So we see that they could not enter in because of UNBELIEF. Love, Tim P. S. God spoke to Jesus, Paul, Peter, John, Phillip, Mary, John the Baptist, and Joseph, to name a few. |
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3 | special revelation vs general revelation | Ps 19:1 | BradK | 89059 | ||
Tim, In all honesty, I'm not exactly sure if you're asking a question or making a statement. My feelings are that, again you're assuming too much:-) First of all, may I ask did you agree or disagree with my comments to Hank and Radioman2? You state "If we do not hear form God on a regular basis, then How do we walk in the Spirit? If we do not walk in the Spirit, we must be practicing dead works handed down from the traditions of man or by the letter, which kills, it is the spirit that gives life." Well, we "hear" from God through His Word primarily. We do this by study and meditation. We also hear from God through prayer. Both the study of Gods' Word and Prayer are vital to the Christian life. As Hebrews 4:12 states: "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Tim, I honestly believe (from empirical evidence) that Gods' Word, faithfully and acurately proclaimed WILL without question change the hearer- if the hearer is diligent and humble in seeking Him! That's what Heb 4:12 is saying. Further, you also state "Anyone Born again, by Spiritual revelation can understand the Mystery" May I ask what this "Mystery" is or means to you? In other words, can you define for me what your understanding of this is so as I can better understand where you're coming from? Finally, yes God did speak to all these men- without doubt. However, if you're asking me if He's still giving direct "revelation" to us today, I would answer unequivocally, NO! This type of revelation, is again HIGHLY subjective. We have the completed, infallible, immutable canon of scripture. In that I stand firm. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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4 | special revelation vs general revelation | Ps 19:1 | Radioman2 | 89070 | ||
BradK: Thank you for consistently speaking the truth in your postings. Oftentimes readers post their ideas in love, but their ideas aint necessarily so -- not always. Sincerely, Radioman2 |
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