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Experience vs. Scripture: Which One Gets the Final Word?

By Eddie / January 13, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Absolute Truth, Acts, armor of God, Authority, Bereans, Bible Exposition, Obedience, Spiritual Warfare, Stillness, Word / authority, biblical, biblical-truth, christianity, experience, experience-vs-scripture, Faith, interpretive, Scripture, theology

Experience vs. Scripture: Which One Gets the Final Word? Thesis Experience is real and meaningful, but it is never authoritative. […]

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Receiving the Word with Readiness—Without Suspending Discernment

By Eddie / January 13, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Absolute Truth, Acts, Bereans, Bible Exposition, Discernment, Logos, Word

Uncritical openness is a trap many fall into. Biblical readiness isn’t about suspending judgment or turning off discernment. Instead, it’s about listening carefully and reserving final judgment for Scripture itself. The Bereans exemplify this balance perfectly—open, teachable, and always testing what they hear. Discover how this posture