DUDE...I think the Holy Ghost has been teaching someone. Seriously - that is some good doctrine you've figured out there!!!
I'm glad someone sees it. It all started with my frustration in explaining the creation message. So I prayed and ask for the wisdom that Solomon ask for but concerning things about the Bible. It did not come right away because for any gift there is always a test to see if you are worthy to receive it. But it's really a test to see if you are ready to receive it. This is because some knowledge can destroy faith because we have not learned to discern things our-self.
I believe there is a point in our walk with Christ that we no longer need denominational teachings. This is where we go at it alone and separate the wheat from the chaff. I'm not saying that denominations are bad. They lay the foundation for our faith. But what I am saying is that there is a point in which to grow in our walk with Christ, we have to go at it alone. Putting something like a denomination between Christ and yourself when you are mature enough in your faith to start winging yourself off. I think hinders more than helps.
That is why I'm non-denominational. It allows me to more adhere to the word than it does a denomination. In this way I become more one with the word which helps me grow. And less with man's interpretation of it.
This has allowed me to not only be closer to God. But find answers for questions that no one seems to know. And in finding these answers, I find what I'm looking for. Plus I can help others.
I scanned through a bit toward the end instead of reading thoroughly, but you've got some keen insight IMO!!
Becoming more one with the word, and less one with denominational teaching is what has brought me this far. I can teach you how to do it. But it's not easy because it requires a lot of letting go and becoming neutral so that the word can speak to you. And it requires one to become very familiar with deductive reasoning using the word of God as the template.
In a way it like rebuilding you faith to a point that it becomes so strong, nothing can shake it. Relaying a faith foundation that is stronger than the one you have now. Faith so strong you could look death in the face like the girl at Columbine did. And when asked if you believe God knowing you will die if you say yes. You would not bat an eye at your response. Not saying that would ever happen. But knowing your faith is build like that makes you not afraid of facing the world and all the evils in it.
One note: we refer to the word of God as the iron rod! And thanks for honoring women!!
No problem. And yes I am a dude LOL. I believe that women should preach, teach, be president, etc... The Bible only makes it clear that woman is second only to man in marriage. And it also makes it clear that man should respect his wife and never abuse her. Physically, or verbally.
