Christianity --Youth Issues/PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

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Some Christians believe that without the illumination of the Holy Spirit, one cannot understand the bible. Is it a false doctrine?

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Hi Tan,

Thank you for this great question.  One must be born again, having the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in order to understand fully the scriptures.


1Co 2:14  But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.


I hope that this helps you.

In Christ
Pastor Don

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Pastor Don Carpenter

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I believe that every word of the Bible is God- Breathed. This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and practice. If you ask this volunteer a question you will receive an answer from the Bible that is based upon a literal, normal interpretation, taking into account the grammar and culture of the time.

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I have been in the ministry 20+ years. During that time I served as a youth pastor, christian counselor, assistant pastor, church planter, and a senior pastor.

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Revival Baptist Chronicles
The Fundamental Baptist Voice

Education/Credentials
BS in Bible, from Baptist Bible College in CLarks Summit PA

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