Originally Posted by antelope_sniper
Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
I do believe that Christians are to be lead by the Holy Spirit and have a real relationship with God. That does not mean however that I think it's a good idea to throw your Bible away. Jesus himself was a scholar of the written word and often referred to specific passages of scripture. Yes,Christians can become legalistic regarding the letter and completely miss the Spirit. The Pharisee is the perfect example. The correct way is to allow the Holy Spirit to interpret God's word and bring revelation that would never come without Him. That's not to say that God won't just talk to believers because he will.


Nor do I think it should be thrown away. It's great literature. With in are may literary truths, even though the story are not true in the literal sense.


What is truth? Is it only that which you agree with?