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Thank you so much for your reply, dear brother in Christ!

I continue, though, simply to ask the question of what does and does not appear in the text. It is a fair question, and it should be the starting point from which honest discussion flows.

So very true! That is where the discussion must begin.

It is important to be honest about what is overt and what is interpretive or opinion.

Indeed. Moreover, I assert that God the Father has revealed Himself through the following: Jesus Christ (the Word or Logos), the Spirit (both as a Person of the Trinity and as the indwelling Holy Spirit), Scriptures (Old and New Testaments, etc.) and Creation (physical and spiritual).

Seems to me that doctrines – including the understanding of creation itself - are based on which of the revelations are believed and the weight given to them by the believers. Perhaps that could help in figuring the numerical value you mentioned?

It would absolutely be a part of the process, sister in Christ, to listen to the Holy Spirit about any doctrine.

Above all, what does that doctrine say about Jesus the Messiah coming in the flesh?

Then we could assign a number from the scale.

[ Indeed. Moreover, I assert that God the Father has revealed Himself through the following: Jesus Christ (the Word or Logos), the Spirit (both as a Person of the Trinity and as the indwelling Holy Spirit), Scriptures (Old and New Testaments, etc.) and Creation (physical and spiritual). ]

Missed the "Rhema offseting the Logos".. in the equation.. just thought I'd mention it.. (looking over your shoulder here) I know you you know the variable..