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A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 10
Go back to Part 1. 1 John 5 In TBC’s third volley, there is more wresting of the scriptures (it’s like they can’t help themselves). They write, “The Apostle John reaffirms these principles by stating, “If we receive the witness of … Continue reading
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A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 9
Go back to Part 1. 2 Peter 1:16-21 Remember TBC’s second volley? They write, “Is there any absolute way to know the truth? Yes!… It is also highly informative to note that though Peter received direct revelation from both the Father and … Continue reading
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A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 8
Go back to Part 1. The Authority of the Word of God TBC’s second volley continues the trend of wresting the scriptures. They write, “Is there any absolute way to know the truth? Yes! The prophet Isaiah has said, “To the … Continue reading
A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 7
Go back to Part 1. Jeremiah 17:9 The first wave in TBC’s attack comes in the form of a twisted Jeremiah 17:9: “A basic Bible fact is Jeremiah 17:9. “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. . .” … Continue reading
A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 6
Go back to Part 1. The Question We are After TBC continues, off their straw man distortions in the first paragraph might I add, “But does feeling something is true make it so? Does profound belief assure truthfulness? Can feelings be … Continue reading
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A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 5
Go back to Part 1. Reason and Logic Remember TBC’s first paragraph? They write, ” ‘Testimony’ is understood by some to be… essentially an inner experience not given to explanation or based on reason or logic.” What of this criticism, that a … Continue reading
A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 4
Go back to Part 1. Not Given to Explanation Remember TBC’s first paragraph? They write, ” ‘Testimony’ is understood by some to be… essentially an inner experience not given to explanation or based on reason or logic.” What of this criticism, that … Continue reading
A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 3
Go back to Part 1. Equivocating Feelings and Revelation Remember TBC’s first paragraph? They write, ” ‘Testimony’ is understood by some to be sure knowledge received by revelation accompanied by a warm feeling of calm unwavering certainty.” This stance of equivocating ”feelings” and … Continue reading
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A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses Part 2
Go back to Part 1. What ‘Testimony’ means to Latter-day Saints Our TBC friends start by defining what “some” (an obvious reference to Latter-day Saints) consider a testimony. They say, ” ‘Testimony’ is understood by some to be sure knowledge received … Continue reading
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A Response to “Biblical” Criticism of Spiritual Witnesses
I hope you can excuse a quick catch-up before I dig into the meat of this post. Once Upon a Time… Once upon a time, a girl who read this blog emailed me to ask a question about the LDS … Continue reading
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