The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Question of Liberty versus Legalism

AC,

Thanks for the response. I read what you wrote and immediately thought of the view that believes we don't need the objective written Word of God or it is to be used as a secondary source, compared to having direct communication with God, to know what is right and wrong, good and bad, etc. Some (many?) today function in a similar manner in regard to knowing the will of God for their daily lives, e.g., choosing a mate, where to go on vacation, etc., where they are depending upon some "voice from heaven", or the "Holy Spirit speaking" directly to them obviating the written Word.

I really love the following passage as an antidote to such views:

(2Pet 1:18-20) ASV "and this voice we ourselves heard borne out of heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount. And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts: knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation."

Even though Peter was witness to God speaking directly from heaven to the Lord Jesus Christ, he directs us to the written Word of God for it is "more sure", i.e., firmly established as a reliable authority.

In His grace,