Search results

  1. S

    Spirit-Filled Biblical Illiterate

    We can’t go wrong if we check everything out against what the Bible says. That gives me confidence in so many areas. The Bible is my authority. Good for you for weighing out what your friend said.
  2. S

    Spirit-Filled Biblical Illiterate

    Nobody in particular. I listen to podcasts and videos, and I get the impression that some people believe this. It just makes me wonder.
  3. S

    Spirit-Filled Biblical Illiterate

    It’s a red flag for me too, that’s why I wanted to hear what others thought. It doesn’t make sense; in fact, I think the desire to get to know Him better should be a natural byproduct of the relationship, unless I’m missing something.
  4. S

    Spirit-Filled Biblical Illiterate

    Yes, obedience! Many churches focus on God’s love only and leave out the obedience part.
  5. S

    Spirit-Filled Biblical Illiterate

    I love your reply because it seems like the answer is “yes” and “yes.” Yes, that someone can be saved without reading the Bible, and Yes, that perhaps the quality of their relationship may suffer because there is no effort to get to know Christ. I am certain there are other ways to get to know...
  6. S

    Spirit-Filled Biblical Illiterate

    Thank you for your comment and I agree with you. I’m thinking of one who might claim to have a personal relationship with God, yet they live a hedonistic lifestyle, and at the same time consider themselves spirit-filled and judge others based on whether or not they can speak in tongues. I guess...
  7. S

    Spirit-Filled Biblical Illiterate

    How can someone call themselves a spirit-filled Christian when they have never read the Bible?