Subject: Is Limited Atonement Bibical? |
Bible Note: John; I too hope we can get to better know each other, through this forum and our correspondance. Which denomination did you belong to before joining the PC USA? I agree the Holy Spirit is the only teacher which is referred to as the Spirit of truth and He has promised to guide us and teach us (John 14:26 and John 16:13 Also: "ye need not that any man teach you" 1 John 2:27 Below are a few questions we need to ask ourselves: Are the Holy Scriptures or the majority of popular teachers who hold to a particular doctrine the deciding factor that makes that doctrine correct? Are the notes in a study Bible inspired, like the actual Scriptures, or can these notes reflect the erroneous views of the commentator(s)? Are religious creeds and confessions man-made and, therefore, possibly in error? If a creed, confession, synod, etc. is contradicted by Scripture should we immediately reject it? Since many with an earned doctorate degree contradict each other and themselves, doesn't this further prove spiritual understanding doesn't come that way? Lastly: a quote by my favorite Christian writter: “The Scriptures, to be understood, must be read with the same Spirit that originally inspired them.” A.W. Tozer Grace and peace zach_† |