[Iscool]

Now the passage is obscure?

It is and it is...

I thought all Scripture was self interpretive. Why, as a Christian can’t I just read it and instantly understand it?

If you would just read it, you'd know the answer to that...

[Cronos]

Iscool: try to use an obscure verse like Matt. 16:18 to prove something that doesn't make any sense.

Jv: I thought all Scripture was self interpretive. Why, as a Christian can’t I just read it and instantly understand it?

iscool: If you would just read it, you'd know the answer to that...

Do you mean we should not read the bible but only interpret your interpretation?

Didn't you say that Apparently you are under the impression that the Bible NEEDS interpretation...Even tho it's written in 6th Grade English...At least my Bible is...?

Or do you mean something that should make sense to your teachings?

No thank you, I prefer Christ's teachings and that's what we Christians who believe that the Holy SPirit IS God do