>The Bible is always interpreted by any reader. Arguments from scripture are
>fine.
I guess my basis for saying that you wouldn't accept Biblical arguments is
because I assumed you would attack the validity of Scripture. This goes
beyond a different interpretation...this is a fundamental difference in the
way we view scripture. I also believe that the Holy Spirit (God) helps us
to understand the Bible.
>study have led to seeing that the nature of his divinity does not alter my
>faith or behavior. The Jesus movement does. What assumptions about the
>Jesus movement do you disagree with?
For one I don't believe that only a small percent of the sayings of Jesus
were really the saying of Jesus. I don't want to over simplify here, but I
have a high view of scripture and would not sacrifice this as I
interpret...that is an assumption/hermeneutic which I bring to the
table. I think that the deity of Jesus is a fundamental of
Christianity. But of course if you don't accept (most of) the Bible as an
authoritative source then you can support any claim you want. But I think
we stray off topic. :-)
Blessings,
VDC
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