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To: kawaii; irishtenor; xzins
Scripture cannot be interpreted without the Holy Spirit the comforter the Spirit of Truth which Christ promised to send the church.

Do you doubt the Holy Spirit is sent to individuals? Was Jesus speaking only to the Apostles or is He giving comfort and instruction to you and me personally?

"If ye love me, keep my commandments.

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14:15-18

Does Jesus only come to you through your church or does He come to you directly?

10,113 posted on 02/12/2007 10:19:51 AM PST by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

i doubt sincerely that every joe who says he's guided by the Holy Spirit is. having seen protestant parishes split over differences in interpretation i doubt it doubly so if theres a 'bible study group' involved.


10,118 posted on 02/12/2007 10:31:21 AM PST by kawaii (Orthodox Christianity -- Proclaiming the Truth Since 33 A.D.)
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