1) The non-biblical principle of Sola samual morris
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2) The Holy Spirit can lead men to Christ through the Declaration of Independence or a trout stream or Maya Angelou or a chiapet or a Slim Jim . . . but never EVER EVER the Magisterium. NEVER!
The Holy Spirit can and does lead men through the magisterium; not to the magisterium.
Eventually, God's sheep are led to the perfect light of Christ through the preaching of His word and the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools." -- Job 12:16-17"With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.
"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." -- 2 Corinthians 4:6
Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow." -- Isaiah 50:10-11"Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.
Have you read Samuel Morris’ biography?
Mocking it without reading it . . . would be . . . given your other assertions . . . more than a bit cheeky and more than a bit . . .
If you read it . . . what did you learn from it?
2) The Holy Spirit can lead men to Christ through the Declaration of Independence or a trout stream or Maya Angelou or a chiapet or a Slim Jim . . . but never EVER EVER the Magisterium. NEVER!
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Putting words in my fingers is not very kosher, attractive, honorable, imho.
I never said that. I actually never thought that.
It’s quite plausible that some person who is a part of; some group of persons who are a part of . . . and even on occasion, the virtual whole of the magicsterical in any denomination could lead folks to Christ.
After all, that’s their supposed primary goal. It’s conceivable that they could at least approach that goal here and there . . . at least occasionally.
What I have yet to observe . . . is any such supervising body showing much humility—especially over time—and also admitting that they don’t know something or don’t have adequate information or authority to decide something seems to be exceedingly rare.