[hosepipe]

[ The indwelling Spirit of God. Everyone who becomes Christian is born anew (John 3) - and the Spirit Himself authenticates the Scriptures by bringing the words alive within us. To people who are not indwelled by the Spirit, the Scriptures are merely text on paper. Thus, Truth is hidden in plain view. ]

True.. the "letter" of the word kills(spiritually) but the Spirit gives life(spiritual life)... Without the Spirit scripture generates questions not answers.. Pure genius by the progenitor of scripture...

Which brings for a pregnant "fact", if the bible(scripture) generates questions within you and not answers you are in contact with the WRONG spirit.. Because the right Spirit will show you can't know everything all at once.. if ever..

Scripture breeds humility and gratitude; spiritually discerned.. If not spiritually discerned, it breeds arrogance and a haughty disregard for it and its proponents..

At least in my experience..

[Alamo-Girl]

True.. the "letter" of the word kills(spiritually) but the Spirit gives life(spiritual life)... Without the Spirit scripture generates questions not answers.. Pure genius by the progenitor of scripture...

So very true, dear hosepipe! Thank you for your insights!

[NYer]

Everyone who becomes Christian is born anew (John 3)

Only through the Sacrament of Baptism.