If the Holy Spirit were real, wouldn't those who believe in Jesus and be given the Holy Spirit be able to interpret the Bible the same way?
If not, and they interpret it differently, and there are different denominations with different doctrines, what does this mean?
1. That some denominations aren't with the Holy Spirit and therefor not interpreting correctly.
If 1 is true, how do I know which denomination is correct.
2. The Holy Spirit is real, and its ok to have differences of doctrine, the Holy Spirit has allowed multiple beliefs that lead to heaven.
If 2 is true, what are the core believes one needs to be a Christian.
3. There is no Holy SPirit that enters peoples soul/mind to help interpret the Bible.
2006-07-31 05:00:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'd say number two...for my own benefit of course...I wonder what this actually feels like..to have a feeling of a divine force inside you..maybe it's like listening to your conscience...I have attended many churches in my life..all different...It confuses me totally...and interests me as well. It's odd to see someone so overcome by something...either that or it's odd to see such good actors...whatever the case..I sit idly by waiting for my seizure to start..and it never does...I don't think that makes me a bad person though....core beliefs one needs to be a christian: love one another
2006-07-31 05:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by how dare I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your choices aren't quite all-encompassing.
The Holy Spirit exists; He inspired men to write the Bible. Now we have His Word, and it's up to us to read it.
The problem comes when people decide first what to believe, and then shape the Bible around it. Every denomination has some creedbook, discipline, or catechism they use to determine what the Bible "really means."
A perfect example: baptism.
The Bible says that baptism is an immersion or burial (Romans 6:3-5) which requires much water (John 3:23) for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38), washing away sins (Acts 22:16) which now saves us (1 Peter 3:21).
Most denominations say that baptism is 'an outward sign of an inward grace' (Book of Common Prayer), a testimony that we are already saved (Hiscox Baptist Manual).
If they went by the Bible only, we would "all speak the same thing, and ... [have] no divisions among you; but ... be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment" (1 Corinthians 1:10).
The answer is to look at what the Bible says, and not what men say.
2006-07-31 12:08:18 · answer #2 · answered by flyersbiblepreacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number 1 would be best, because some people try to make new denominations so that they can screw with the Bible. They aren't really christians, therefore they do not have the holy spirit in their heart.
2006-07-31 12:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the above. Most differences are man made differences. they either want to change or delete parts of the bible.
The holy spirit stills allows free will and that allows us to misunderstand the word of god.
2006-07-31 12:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thoes who are filled with the holy spirt Do read and understand the same way!
Kinda makes you think
1. yes
1a. You have to find one that teaches the truth verse by verse chapter by chapter.
2. False
2a. That Christ is the light, and the way
3. False
2006-07-31 12:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I don't think Jesus was the son of any god, he did preach some pretty basic life principles that are worthwhile. But I think he was just an enlightened person for his time and would be appalled at the perversions of his words in writing and in practice, the divisions and judgements passed back and forth in his name and the hatred invoked in his name.
2006-07-31 12:09:04 · answer #6 · answered by Skeff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋