[TradicalRC]

We are supposed to study the Scripture to see what it says. We are commanded and encouraged to do that individually.

And when others read Scripture and come to different conclusions? By what authority do you claim that your interpretation is the correct one?

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“And when others read Scripture and come to different conclusions? By what authority do you claim that your interpretation is the correct one?”

There are some answers to your question I will share:

1. Which interpretation are you referring to? Which Scripture?
2. I don’t claim authority. I claim educated discipline to handle the Scriptures as a teacher, a spiritual gift and for personal maturity and feeding. The teaching occurs under the authority of my local church.
3. Presumably, you delegate the commanded task of studying the Scriptures to someone else. God commands each of us to “Love God with all our mind.” Why would you outsource your mind?
4. Someone will always come up with a different conclusion. It is the history of the church. Unless you know the Scriptures, all you can do is shrug your shoulders.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

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