My friend resently joined a sect that claims to worship God but they don't use the bible at all they claim that they are led by the Holy spirit
2006-07-26 22:44:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes, many people called "Theists" do it all the time. Thiesm is where you believe in god, but don't follow any specific sect of religion.
2006-07-26 22:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, the ancient chinese did this before other religions were introduced. They worshipped Shang Di, Lord of Heaven. The Temple of Heaven is still in Beijing today. It is believed that the Chinese arrived in china about 5 centuries after the Tower of Babel. They are referred to as the Sinin in the bible. When you what you believe is right, you're honoring God. The bible is His written word, so it's good to have some of his words in mind if you don't have it with you. It's a privilege to have one because people have been killed for it, especially among the Catholic church in it's early years. The bible was chained from it's members because the church was compromising religion with the pagan Romans and didn't want to be found out. Anyone against the catholic church was considered a heretic. The protestant churches came out of this with their saying "Only scripture and scripture alone".
2006-07-26 23:12:47 · answer #2 · answered by Cyber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Tim 3:16-17...16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
The Holy Spirit and the bible are inline with eachother. Jesus knew scripture, so should we. If you want to use the Spirit to guide you, try reading the bible with no commentaries but only the Spirit to teach you and guide you. Paul was able to win people to Christ showing them the goods news by showing them Jesus is the fulfillment of the scriptures. The bible contains prophesy and history we should know. Has the Spirit showed them this too? I doubt it.
2006-07-26 22:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by storge07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure. those books have been written by using people who have been in societies that would desire to have adequate money to have specific human beings spend all of their time centred on religious dealings. As maximum human beings do whilst they spend an excellent style of time doing something, they get way too into it and make it greater complicated than it must be. So, those extensive books and Tolkein'esque memories have been created, attempting to seize the essence of the religion. yet you do not might desire to have a e book to make certain the thank you to steer an honest existence. Many peple are religious without being religious. Spirituality is your way of being a stable guy or woman and connecting with the universe. faith is a gadget used that can assist you gain this. you do not might desire to apply techniques to get a activity accomplished, yet some human beings desire to. At their cores, maximum religions are approximately being an honest guy or woman to your self and others. not taking the fundamental way out if it ability reverting to a primal nature or subjugating your morals. etc, etc. yet many faiths, on account that they have had lots time to commit to their issue, layer on complexities. yet you may take from distinctive religions what you sense facilitates you with your spirituality, and blow off the stuff you do unlike. A e book is an man made build. those books did not exist in the previous adult males have been clever adequate and had societies geared up up adequate to allow for their writing. have been human beings all in simple terms heathens then? No, there have been many respectable human beings, and modern-day guy hasn't replaced all that lots interior the previous a hundred,000 years apart from the quantity of technologies we've. We nevertheless have inner morals. and human beings distinctive of their ethical compass. you do not desire a e book to allow you comprehend the thank you to be an honest guy or woman.
2016-12-10 15:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are other forms of the ONE than the christian depictions, although mostly any sect are stupid, not for religious, but other reasons, but yes, you can worship God, holy spirit, or whatsoever you want to call HIM not only by using the bible.
2006-07-26 22:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really dangerous .the Holy spirit will never contradict the Bible.....the Bible is where you can find God's words, how would they know God's words if they wont read.
2006-07-26 22:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by maic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. The Bible is a tool. But not necessarily one you have to use. Of course that is as long as you don't forget the rules and guidelines it teaches.
Best advise would be to search for God yourself. Organized religion is not the path to answers. The only answers will come when you search for yourself, and find a real relationship with God.
Good Luck
2006-07-26 22:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by Jon H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be very carefull not to fall into the satan's trap. Nowdays many people are opening their own churches where some even dont truly follow the bible.
I think its best you read the bible as well. Even satan knows the bible well, so just be alert. God bless.
2006-07-26 22:49:52 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds dangerous. If you are a Christian you need to get your froind out and start reading the scriptures. People are Christians without the Bible and they worship the Lord, but they desperatlet need and want one.
2006-07-26 22:48:29 · answer #9 · answered by Smart_Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY!
How can they do that?
How will they know what God requires them to do and know if they don't use the Bible (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
Get him/her out of that MADHOUSE A S A P!
2006-07-27 01:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Chellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋