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Link said:

Honestly, I do not care that much about the Westminster confession says. I do not consider it to be scripture, and some of it may be 'tradition of men.' If the Westminster confession is not revelation, why should we base doctrine on it?

Nobody implied that the Westminster Confession is equal to Scripture. However, the Westminster Confession is nothing apart from Scripture. It focuses on the key truths of Scripture and provides clear focus on what the Scriptures teach. To make a statement that you don't care much what it says is a foolish remark. Every question and answer is drawn from Scripture and the biblical texts are there for you to proof check.

The Westminster Confession is a teaching instrument based on the truths of Scripture.


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Wes wrote,
>>Now that we have the completed canon of Scripture what else do we need other than the Holy Spirit to teach us from it?
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This is the part, specifically, that I wanted you to show me scripture for. What I see is that the Bible teaches us that the Holy Spirit speaks apart from scripture.

Link,

It would be better to say that the Holy Spirit opens our minds to the Scriptures rather than say He speaks apart from Scripture. In John 16 Jesus specifically describes this work.

John 16:12-15

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you."

Jesus promises another Helper to His followers (John 14:17). The work of the Spirit is to glorify Jesus Christ by showing His disciples who He is. The Spriit enlightens (Eph. 1:17,18), regenerates (John 3:5-8), sanctifies (Gal. 5:16-18), and transforms (2 Cor. 3;18; Gal. 5:22,23). He gives God's people what they need to serve Him (I Cor. 12:4-11).


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts