“That is NOT what Paul is saying!”
It couldn’t be clearer.
“for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized.”
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“When I asked you to elaborate on two points, you sent me to God, then Paul, neither of which are giving unequivocal responses these days, instead of answering my queries.”
You need to search the Scriptures to find the answers yourself rather than relying on someone to spoon feed them to you.
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“Don’t you think that would be pretty strong evidence you should leave the exegesis to someone else?”
I think it’s pretty strong evidence that I’m not playing along with your game.
I agree: it couldn't. Nevertheless, you did get it wrong.
You can not say something "must be" so that it can be "recognized," then turn around and say the only one who need recognize it is God, who doesn't need an indicator.
You need to search the Scriptures to find the answers yourself rather than relying on someone to spoon feed them to you.
I have the answers. I'm trying to demonstrate why you *don't* through probing questions.
I think it’s pretty strong evidence that I’m not playing along with your game.
More like trying to save face.