So, when you read and apply Scripture, you are doing so comprehensively. But when I read and apply Scripture, I am engaging in prooftexting.
Sounds kinda juvenile to accuse me of such a thing, doesn’t it?
Now why would you imply that I’m a “lone ranger”? I am a member of Christ’s Bride, adopted into His family by Christ Himself. I’m no lone ranger. I am among the community of saints, as are all those whom the Lord has saved.
And I'm another. That doesn't give either of us authority to interpret Scripture on our own.
Theo, without the Church, you wouldn't even know what is authentic Scripture and what's not. For believers, there is no dealing with Scripture without reference to the Church that gives them to us.