Revelation is a MUST?

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Frank Vandenburg wrote:

> I think its both, knowledge and revelation, because otherwise, Jesus could not
> have mildly rebuked Nicodemus, for his lack of knowledge about what the
> Scripture foretold. If it was strictly revelation then the problem would be
> God's, for not giving that revelation to Nicodemus. I believe the Scripture is
> plain enough that its message may be seen by all, but they are not "received as
> the Scripture you included says. After all the devil believes the doctrine of
> one God and he doesn't have revelation from the indwelling Holy Ghost. I feel
> it can be seen by knowledge, but the working of God's Spirit is what makes it a
> "revelation" to us.
>

If it was study then it is something that every ThD should get (they are a lot more
studied that most here). We have to study (to show thyself approved), but the truth
is a revelation that a seeking heart gets. Studing to prove "what you already know"
will not lead you to the truth. Some may get in in study, some may bet it from a
single scripture, some from many scriptures in a chart, some in prayer. I agree
that for most a foundation of scripture is used by the Lord to reveal things to us
and that with more study He will expound upon the truths, but sometimes a good
thump in the head is the best method to change a hard heart and then the person
will turn to study to see in writing what he has been shown.

Lord Bless;
Bro. Bill (yup He thumped me) Clifton
woodrow_@nettaxi.com
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