[drstevej]

What is truth? "Thy Word is truth."

Whose interpretation do you use? A better question is what method of interpretation do I use? The historical grammatical approach much like a strict constructionist interprets the Constitution.

Who decides? Ultimately we are each accountable to God for our beliefs and teachings. In a local assembly the elders are to guard the flock doctrinally. They are accountable to Jesus Christ.

By whose authority do I teach? Teaching is a spiritual gift and also a responsibility of every believer. Authority in teaching is based upon fidelity to His Word, the source of authority.

What happens when there is disagreement as to interpretation? Depends upon the issue and context.

Which church? His universal church is composed of all true believers. The elect of God.

Why are there so many protestant churches? Why not?

[Catholicguy]

By whose authority do I teach? Teaching is a spiritual gift and also a responsibility of every believer. Authority in teaching is based upon fidelity to His Word, the source of authority

Show me in the New Testament where you have been given authority to Teach

[Catholicguy]

What happens when there is disagreement as to interpretation? Depends upon the issue and context.

Calvin is your authority. Why not just say it clearly? You thnk xins wrong in is interepretation of the Bible because he contradicts Calvin. You think for the declaration wrong because he contradicts Calvin. You think RnMom right because she agrees with you and Calvin. You think Catholics wrong because Calvin opposed the Catholic Church.

[NYer]

What is truth? "Thy Word is truth."

Now, I'm really confused. According to my bible:

3 Timothy 14-16, Although I hope to visit you soon, I am writing you about these matters so that if I should be delayed you will know what kind of conduct befits a member of God's household, the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth.

"The Church", was founded by Christ, when He said to Peter, "Thou art Peter and upon this rock (petrus), I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Right?

Where does tradition fit in with your teaching? And, what about literary form?