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<p>As for my beliefs, I hold the Bible as the ultimate authority to take literally but in context for all topics within: Old Testament, miracles, Creation, everything. I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit, but since we are in the flesh and face unclean spirits, He must be in full agreement with Scripture (Matthew 4:1-11). This necessitates becoming full of the Word, so take and eat it (Revelation 10:8-9; Ezekiel 3:1-3). At the same time, don't fall into the trap of becoming too academic about Scripture (1 Corinthians 2:1-5) since the Gospel itself is a very simple message (1 John 2, especially the parts addressed to children). </p>
<p>I was raised Southern Baptist, came to Jesus during the night before Barack Obama's inauguration (lol), went to a Southern Baptist high school, and now go to a nondenominational church. </p>-->
chimchooree
2 years ago