But the Mormons also read 1 John 2; they do not think their beliefs contradict 1 John 2. So, how do we determine whose interpretation is correct? If we just propose that both sides seek God, each side gets the 'burning in the bosom' in favor of his own interpretation.
And how do I discern this? Again by the Holy Spirit, by faith, by continuous study of doctrine (advanced faith) and having that faith continually running through my thought processes as I continue to walk in Him.
Of course, the Mormons say exactly the same thing. So this resolves nothing.
Any wholly subjective method of resolving theological disagreements is worthless. It is a recipe for complete fragmentation of the Church.
-A8
Yeah, but funny thing is that the church is characterized by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the filling of the Spirit. So when somebody doesn't get it,..they can't substitute or counterfeit it with anything that approaches the real thing. The 'it' to which I refer is the filling of the Holy Spirit indwelling us. If somebody else wants to pretend they have it, go ahead and let them. That's their business. There might be some issue at hand in the college of angelic heralds being demonstrably played out. Let the fool play his hand.
The only real consequence will come at the banquet feast in heaven and at the Great White Throne Judgment.