What is ironic about this response is that is EXACTLY how the Church determined which writings were not legitimately inspired by God. The Church had a body of teaching, an inner sense, of what was given to it - and after reading the Gospel of Mark, knew it was legitimate, as it matched what they had heard orally. The same is true regarding Gnostic Gospels and writings. They recognized that this Gospel was NOT in tune with the Tradition given, both orally and written. Thus, the FIRST teachings are used as our foundation, our basis for judging whether something given later (written letters) are legitimately from Paul, or are forgeries, or are from an un-orthodox Christian.
It only looks that way to you because I differ from the Church
What is the pillar and foundation of the truth, the Bible or the Church? The community of faith has been given the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit cannot lie. You KNOW this! And yet, you willingly "differ from the Church". What sort of response do you expect from us?
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Well, even a broken clock ... :)
The community of faith has been given the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit cannot lie. You KNOW this! And yet, you willingly "differ from the Church".
I agree that the Spirit cannot lie, and as you have said, sometimes man misinterprets. We believe that is happening in each other's case. :) So, I'm not surprised at your response at all. It is consistent with your faith.