1. The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible (a) rule of all saving Knowledge, Faith and Obedience; Although the (b) light of Nature, and the works of Creation and Providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom and power of God, as to leave men unexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and His will, which is necessary unto Salvation. (c) Therefore it pleased the Lord at sundry times, and in divers manners, to reveal himself, and to declare that His will unto his Church; and afterward for the better preserving, and propagating of the Truth, and for the more sure Establishment, and Comfort of the Church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan, and of the World, to commit the same wholly unto (d) writing; which maketh the Holy Scriptures to be most necessary, those former ways of Gods revealing his will unto his people being now ceased.
6. The whole Councel of God concerning all things (i) necessary for his own Glory, Mans Salvation, Faith and Life, is either expressely set down or necessarily contained in the Holy Scripture; unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new Revelation of the Spirit, or traditions of men. ~ 1689 London Baptist Confession. (Chapter 1)
It never ceases to amaze me how much of the church is into secret gnostic type ways to get at God's will for their lives. It is as if they actually hate what the Scriptures have to say about it so they are trying to get God to make exceptions for them. Example: Instead of judging whether or not to attend a church based upon whether or not they teach the truth, they decide to pray about it and wait for God to tell them where to attend. They look for nice fuzzy feelings about it.
I believe this stems on the concept of Sola Scriptura taken to its illogical end. When people begin to realize that the Bible IS NOT simple to understand - that many people contradict each other on foundational beliefs - they will look to other questionable sources. How does a preacher KNOW he is correct, but the preacher across the street is wrong on the same subject while using private interpretation of the Scriptures? And of course, Rome certainly couldn't be right...
Thus, people will look to some other "source" to clarify and determine contrary opinions. Unfortunately, man's intellect is clouded. More often than not, we are subject to delusional thoughts and Satan, interpreting these as "movements from God". Thus, the need for an outside source of authority from ourselves is imperative. One that is trustworthy and can be relied upon - from God.
Regards
Men have always hated the light.
Did you notice how that show never mentioned the name of the Lord?
It's permissible to say "the big Potentate in the sky," "the Creator," or even "God."
But the name, Jesus Christ, is not permitted to be spoken on TV or films. It is the great divide.