Mr. Parsonage,

I'm not sure we have much common ground here.

The Bible is correct, complete, and final. It may be neither subtracted from, nor added to. The apostolic gifts ceased once Scripture was complete and they were no longer needed. The contrary view (Montanism) has been soundly rejected by Bible-believing Christians since shortly after it appeared in the late 2nd century. To elevate reason, tradition, experience, emotionalism, or false teachers or "prophets" over the Word of God, is to deny that Word, and, hence, its Author. None of us are perfect on this or any other point; however, denial of the Word should not be a habit, it should not be on purpose, it should not be blatant, and we should be open to biblical correction, at any time, on this or any other subject.

You have been rejecting biblical arguments, making emotional arguments instead, and even going so far as to appeal to a false modern-day "prophetess" for the specific purpose of rejecting biblical doctrine. This says to me that you are seeking not to learn from God or His people, but rather to justify your own position, which I think even you recognize at this point to be contrary to Scripture.

I will pray that God will reveal Himself to you, that you will come to know Him as He really and truly Is, and that you will grow in knowledge of the written Word (as well as the Incarnate Word) for all of your days.

I also encourage you to strongly and prayerfully consider 2 Tim. 3:16-17: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

I honestly don't know how else to respond. Others here might. But I will pray for you.

Aspiring student of Christ