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To: Dr. Eckleburg

It’s not.

But the indwelling is not a constant conscious communication, which is what seemed to be at issue.


1,106 posted on 05/11/2008 12:36:39 AM PDT by Philo-Junius (One precedent creates another. They soon accumulate and constitute law.)
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To: Philo-Junius
I don't understand what you mean by "private revelation."

Men are called to read the Scriptures, and if they've been given eyes to see and ears to hear and a new heart with which to believe in Jesus Christ, all as gifts of free, unmerited grace from God alone, they will understand God's word and His will for their lives.

A behemoth, authoritarian magisterium far across mountains and oceans is not required for a man to know what God wants for him.

All that is required is the guidance of the indwelling Holy Spirit which is a gift from God.

Nothing "private" about it. But very "personal."

And Christ's church on earth is made up of like-minded "personal" believers who come together to worship God and to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

1,107 posted on 05/11/2008 12:47:23 AM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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