Man oh man...

As always, I'm challenged as I read posts on here. I was initially drawn to the topic because I've recently listened to a lot of Piper via the free resources offered on the dg website. After reading the posts and a link Pilgrim provided, I've come to a conclusion...I'm more confused than I was before. lol. Really what I'm trying to say is that throughout my life as a believer I've become internally impressed with how God the Holy Spirit uses or works magnificiently through a certain person. However, as we all know, men are fallible while the word of God is not.

I think what disturbs ME the most, namely in regards to what we might consider non-heretical differences, is that who do we trust to biblically/accurately interpret those issues (definitely not discounting the Holy Spirit, or saying that God's word is not understandable/discernable to the believer). There are just certain things that I struggle with on a personal level that when I say, "ok, I'm not sure how to interpret this circumstance or idea accurately from the Scriptures, now let me see what Piper, or MacArthur, or Sproul says on the subject.." I'm left with a spinning head & more confused on the issue because each may interpret differently, and to me it's like "I need to know. It's life or death to me!"

...this post just brought these thoughts to mind, and I'd appreciate any responses. I apologize in advance for straying off topic. (Pilgrim please let me know if I need to start a new topic...thanks)!

tj
"-that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection..."