[kcox]

I think the term man made theological box is pretty self explanatory. Calvinism,dispensationalism,armenianism,... all systematic theologies. Proper is probably not a term I would be comfortable with, but in general I take great comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit who indwells me can enlighten me, as I earnestly search out the scriptures. Am I ever in error as I read and study? yes. Are all men? yes. Has any man ever cornered the market on truth as they have expounded the scriptures? no

[Jerry_M]

So, all systematic theologies are "man made" constructs.

Your post reminds me of something C.H. Spurgeon said:

"It seems odd, that certain men who talk so much of what the Holy Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he has revealed to others." (His lecture on "Commenting and Commentaries" can be found here.)

There is a huge danger of being guilty of having a "personal interpretation" of Scripture, and this can lead to spiritual shipwreck. We have seen, on this thread alone, that there are many people who will merrily expose what they believe, all the while denying the truth of Scripture.