What do we do with postbiblical revelation?
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If we were to refer to the bible we would find that Jesus said 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He [c]will take of Mine and declare it to you.
When did the Spirit of Truth stop '....guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come'?
When did the Spirit of Truth stop '....guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come'?
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I recall the same bible also says, John 21:25 And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. So to think that a collection of only 4 scrolls (books) from only 4 different people is exhaustive enough and contains all that God sent His Spirit to reveal is a real stretch of this truth.
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And how does this knowledge come to us that Peter was referring to? Obviously it wasn't through the bible (with 11, 66, 73 or 81 books) as none of these were complied at the time Peter spoke these words. But if the 'Divine Power' Peter was referring to is the Spirit of Truth Who was sent from the Father to lead us into all truth (knowledge). This is fantastic because through Him it is given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness. We don't need and never have needed a Priest or Minister or Pastor to refer to past writings to gain the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue, no it is through the amazing Spirit of Truth.
What I find is so good is that divine truth, communicated by human means, will come to very little if it isn't communicated into the listener by the Spirit. That being by revelation. I'm guessing that we all have had that experience where someone or even a number of people have told us something that we cannot fault but do not share the passion they do in knowing a certain truth. But then one day it hits us and we now know this as an absolute truth and it has a direct impact on our lives, our attitude has changed, our mindset is altered, our emotions (passion) relating to this truth is ignited and we will never be the same again.
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It is fantastic to receive postbiblical revelation. My relationship with Father, my Eldest Brother at His side and the Spirit of Truth They sent to me (us) has gone to a new level through receiving postbiblical revelations. I too once feared anything beyond what was written in the bible but of course this happens every day of the week especially on the weekends when Priests, Ministers, Pastors or Teachers deliver their sermons. Once they finish reading the bible text they then go on with what is not exactly in the bible. Why do they need to add to the bible? Isn't it enough? Is it of itself not sufficient as some have stated and believe (doctrine of the sufficiency of scripture). I think many are confused by this practice of manufacturing a personal interpretation of a biblical text.
Dino, how did you come to these conclusions? Obviously it isn't from the bible as it doesn't say this, unless you can find a quote that exactly says as you say. Would this be your interpretation of what someone else has said, Jesus, Paul or maybe Peter? I'll be interested in hearing your response. Thanks in advance
I was just reminded of the story of young Samuel and the great encouragement and advice his friend Eli gave him...
7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.
8 A third time the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”
Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.
8 A third time the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”
Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
Awesome, I feel your excitement Bee. Yes He does and it brings great joy when God speaks and reveals more of Himself to us through whatever means. He has so many at His disposal. Why limit them to our detriment. He is alive in us and His thoughts expressed to us within are living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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Edify I think I once believed that statement (there's no such thing as post biblical revelation) but I couldn't justify this claim from the bible where anyone has said there is no revelation except what would be in the bible? Maybe now that we are post bible (closed canon) whoever made this statement received a new revelation (post biblical) confirming it.
JaumeJ I love what Jesus said to his first disciples,
5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven [a]is at hand.’ 8 Heal the sick, [b]cleanse the lepers, [c]raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Matt 10:5-10
The revelation they received from Jesus was not for them to keep to themselves or for themselves judging by what Jesus said, Freely you have received, freely give. So I'm more than happy to pass on what He reveals to me personally. I would even dare to encourage others to consider doing likewise.
5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven [a]is at hand.’ 8 Heal the sick, [b]cleanse the lepers, [c]raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Matt 10:5-10
The revelation they received from Jesus was not for them to keep to themselves or for themselves judging by what Jesus said, Freely you have received, freely give. So I'm more than happy to pass on what He reveals to me personally. I would even dare to encourage others to consider doing likewise.
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