nikolai_42,
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[color:"blue"]And this is more in the spirit of a devil's advocate approach, but weren't the scriptures founded on experience?

In a word, NO! Why would the devil's advocate even think this?

Those who would acquaint themselves with the things of God, and be assured of them, must know the Bible, for it is the summary of divine revelation.

In Paul’s letter to Timothy he wrote about the Word of God. For example in 2 Timothy 3:10-17 he provides us it’s usefulness and purpose.

”But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra--what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

You need to see the big picture

The Scriptures were written by over 40 authors and over a 1600 year period. Amazingly it provides a consistent testimomy of who God is and how He relates to His people. It is not a subjective document with differing interpretations based upon experiences. God’s revelation has had significant effect on the experiences of people but it is not founded on their experiences. Rather their experiences are founded upon it.


Wes


When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts