In my walk with the Lord, He has spoken to me in ways with magnify what is written in the Bible. I cannot describe the sensation of a thing ringing true to my Spirit. But I know it when it happens.
Sometimes it is provoked by a thought; sometimes a thing heard – and sometimes a thing read. But however it comes, I take the ringing true to my Spirit quite seriously and with much gratitude. But of course I cannot say that anyone else ought have the same reaction to the same thing.
As an example, one of the ancient manuscripts in the Pseudepigrapha is a story about why Abraham left his father and followed the Lord. It rang true to my Spirit. The manuscript, however, would never qualify for a canon nor would I expect anyone else to receive the story as true. But it magnified the Bible and thus, satisfied me.
You send chills up and down my spine with your reverance and understanding.
Love the comments on this thread-from everyone, and even understand fChristain's commentary on the Ten Commandments :^)
Jam137-Thanks for the comment on the authors who presented King James with their dedicated work to translating the Bible. Oh if only words could cross languages with the exact meaning intact for all to understand.
Loved Alamo-girl's response to you about the WORD OF GOD being there since forever, that became so meaningful to me as I read this thread....isn't it amazing how certain parts of scripture suddenly leap out at you....bringing understanding and that certain magnification and satisfaction Alamo-girl spoke of..
I have much to learn, so much and am so GLAD to learn of Enoch in this manner.
As for the Enoch's astronomy and visions relating to his grandson many times removed (Noah), perhaps word of mouth was the way the stories were carried forward from the flood on....does Noah refer to Enoch?