[BibChr]

I had that same unconsidered, kneejerk response when I was a charismatic.

But think again: what is "knowledge"? Is it really an improvement to say that "the perfect" is Jesus, or Heaven, or the Second Coming? As you are (mis)taking "knowledge," will knowledge pass away at the return of Christ, or in Heaven? I daresay knowledge will increase beyond our wildest imagination.

Try again. Look at the context, near and far. It will lead you in a different direction than that you've found comfortable in the past.

Dan

[Quix]

Have been back and forth over such an issue adnauseam. . . perhaps as much as you or more.

I've usually found that hostility to tongues etc. has more to do with psychology than theology.

And, as has been said, the person with an experience is rarely if ever at the mercy of one with merely an argument. I don't know what your experiences were like in charismania. There's certainly a lot of silliness that goes under that title. But the authentic is not something I'd trade for.

I know in who I've believed . . . and what HE has taught me and led me into and through is . . . not for sale . . . I'd be brain dead to believe anything less. . . my many experiences have been much toooooo convincing many, many dozens of times over.

Thanks for caring or bothering enough to respond etc.

[anniegetyourgun]

Hmmm, Dan....I didn't realize you came out of that tradition/style. Would you be willing to answer me some questions about your transition?