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Originally Posted by aron
No, I don't believe I am elevating one scripture or ministry over any others. I am trying to solve a puzzle. The Bible presents a chronological narrative...
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Even that statement is a problem, aron.
There is a chronological narrative buried within the Bible but it is generally NOT presented chronologically.
By attempting to theorize and hypothesize and see if things fit together in this way or that, we are, at least in part, attempting to recreate the chronology which is implicit in God's progressive revelation of Himself over time.
I have the full confidence that if we do not simply ignore the scriptures that don't fit our preferred interpretations, we shall remain on track, following the One who will lead us into all the truth. The scriptures are designed to accomplish this very thing and are fully capable of doing so without any doubt.