The Holy Spirit

[Mephibosheth2]

Originally Posted by aron

Excellent points. Thank you.

You know, this is in some degree "the glory of the ecclesia". We can have a vision, a prophecy, a word, and then someone in the audience raises their hand and said, "Um, Fred, maybe you want to go back and read Galatians chapter two again." In other words, someone can 'restrain the madness of the prophet'; you have balance, and safety. "In the counsel of others is safety"; Proverbs says this three times. WN's "normal church life" notion effectively jettisoned this mechanism, and because WL never had any restraint, his ministry was effectively ruined. And thus the need for internet forums like Local Church Discussions.

I have occasionally considered the first two chapters of Hebrews but I need to revisit them again. Also, I remember where Paul wrote, "Do you not know that you will judge angels?" (1 Cor 6:3). I doubt that I am going to judge the seven angels that stand before the throne (Rev 8:2), but if I just use my 'choice' verses and ignore the troublesome or unhelpful ones, what kind of idea am I presenting? A sickbed theory, one incapable of being challenged.

So thanks for the tip. Hebrews 1 & 2 is a balancing word, for sure.

You're most welcome, aron...and I might add that I am pleased to have played the part of the 'donkey' to such Oscar-winning effect...

That said, however, there still remains an 'elephant-in-the-room' on this thread -and he is at large- and I am resolved to hunt him down and relieve him of his tusks!