Subject: I NEED A TRUE FRIEND THAT IS A CHRISTIAN |
Bible Note: Dear MWLaine, Retracting the experientialism statement of your fourth paragraph of post #181269 is helpful. Lockman's emphasis on the authority of Scripture gives us a solid foundation from which to work together in our study. We want to be very careful to avoid teaching people that they can draw the truth from any other source than the Word. Consequently we follow the example of Christ Himself by asserting "It is written!" The world uses words like "feel," "suppose," "experience," and "opinion." Ours is a faith built on the solid rock of the revealed Word of God (Hebrews 1:1-2). It is also encouraging to see someone respond in a Christ-like fashion to correction rooted in the Word (1 Thessalonians 2:13). The fruit of the Spirit doesn't speak to goose bumps, emotions, or experiences. :-) When a single person responds to the Word, that is clearly evidence of the work of the Holy Spirit, far more so than thousands of people feeling something! Thank you for your post. In Him, Doc |