[terycarl]

Peter said it was the UNLEARNED and UNSTABLE who wrest and twist Scripture to their own destruction.

Do you suppose that he might have meant those INDIVIDUALS who think that they are able to interpret scripture on their own??????(they aren't)

[boatbums]

Do you think Peter believed Scripture needed a magic decoder ring to understand like it was all written in undecipherable code? Scripture was written so that we may be complete, fully equipped and able to know the truth through the SAME Holy Spirit that inspired the writers and who now indwells believers.

Did you need someone to interpret your users manual for the car you drive or was in pretty straightforward and easy to follow? Scripture was written so that we might believe and by believing have eternal life. God WANTS everyone to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Some, because of their own pride, will not be.

[Mark17]

they aren't

They are.

[Elsie]

Do you suppose that he might have meant those INDIVIDUALS who think that they are able to interpret scripture on their own??????(they aren't)

Rome's book says:

John 14:26 NIV

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

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Isn't it the Catholic position that the HS works ONLY through the church?