Jun
26
Sola Scriptura
Filed Under Devotional
I am of the opinion that, as society turns more progressive, the population, by nature, turns more inward. That is to say, the individual comes to rely more on self for spiritual matters and not on any outside source. This trend is easy to spot in the secular world as one only needs to do a little channel surfing to see the emphasis on physical looks, things, and fulfilling the perceived need of flesh and money. It is a little more subtle in the church as pastor teachers use phrases like, “The Holy Spirit gave me the meaning to this verse,” or, “The Holy Spirit laid this on my heart.”
The meaning of the Bible is the same for everyone. The application might be different as everyone has different circumstances confronting them. To be sure, the Holy Spirit illuminates the Word, but that is because He inspired it, not because there is some mystical key needed that can only be revealed when you have the magic decoder ring. Now, get this, the thoughts you have while reading the Bible are not inspired. The words you are reading are inspired. Don’t read between the lines because there is nothing there. It is alright to draw conclusions and make assumptions from reading the Word, but treat them for what they are and be prepared to change your mind when confronted with more or better evidence. I see no evidence of God revealing Himself in the shape of food, clouds, relics, or icons.
“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16
Now, there will be those who say, “Look, Allen, I know what God has said to me!” To which I reply, “I know what He has said to me also. It’s right here in the Bible.”