Today's Verses: 1 John 2:27 (NIV)
As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
What this passage means is not that man cannot be a teacher. It means that, using the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, we need to test the teaching of men, as we search the Bible for God's word.
Today's Comments: According to The Bible Exposition Commentary, false teachers use portions of the Word of God in their lessons. However, they do not preach the complete word. Often something is left out so that the meaning of a particular passage or verse fits what the false teacher wants the believer to hear. Therefore, it is important for us to understand how a particular teaching relates to the whole Bible. And, if the glove does not fit, then that teacher we must quit.
As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
What this passage means is not that man cannot be a teacher. It means that, using the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, we need to test the teaching of men, as we search the Bible for God's word.
Today's Comments: According to The Bible Exposition Commentary, false teachers use portions of the Word of God in their lessons. However, they do not preach the complete word. Often something is left out so that the meaning of a particular passage or verse fits what the false teacher wants the believer to hear. Therefore, it is important for us to understand how a particular teaching relates to the whole Bible. And, if the glove does not fit, then that teacher we must quit.
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