I wasn't refuting anything; I was refering to Dr. E's post. But while we are at it I would agree with Dr. E's post #57 of scripture being self-authenticating and Calvin's excellent article in Chapter 7 of the Institutes.
The Spirit isn't at the same level as the Pope. I hope you don't believe that.
Sorry. My mistake. Your first sentence:
This is one of the most appalling displays of ignorance I have seen in writing-and I mean this in the most kindness sense.makes much more sense in that light.
But while we are at it I would agree with Dr. E's post #57 of scripture being self-authenticating...
authenticated for what? How can the Scripture self-authenticate a claim it doesn't make for itself?
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