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NASB | Revelation 22:18 ¶ I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 22:18 ¶ I testify and warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book [its predictions, consolations, and admonitions]: if anyone adds [anything] to them, God will add to him the plagues (afflictions, calamities) which are written in this book; [Deut 4:2] |
Bible Question: Is there scripture to back up that God only speaks through the Bible nowadays? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Chusarcik... This is a very important doctrine. It has been incredibly important to the church. Indeed, an incredible variety of cultists for more than 1500 years have built entire belief systems by assuring their followers that God had some kind of new word to speak to them. I could list ten modern cults and twenty contemporary teachers whose doctrines absolutely require that they have new revelation! Sola Scriptura is a very involved question that should spur you to see how the church has dealt historically with this question. Start with the establishment of the canon and work forward in time. Then, look at every reference to Scripture in Scripture itself. Look particularly at what the NT says. This is too involved of a topic to be able to answer in forum like this. However, you will discover that the written Word of God has always had precedence: both to the prophets, our Lord, and the apostles. You will find that even the prophets of old didn't depend on mumbo jumbo! Remember, the best interpreter of Scripture is Scripture. Scripture doesn't contradict Scripture, it augments our understanding. Study to understand what other faithful, Godly men have learned. The Holy Spirit was working in their lives, as well. In Him, Doc For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. (Revelation 22:18-19) God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds. (Hebrews 1:1-2) We have also a MORE SURE word of prophecy [the Scirptures]; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts. (2 Peter 1:19) |