[presently no screen name]

You leave no role for the Church.

Christ is the cornerstone of the church. How could anyone leave out the cornerstone - the church is built on the cornerstone. The church is the body of Christ - they are believers doing what they are commanded to do - spread the Good News, heal the sick and raise the dead. The church has been given The Word of God from whence we take our lead.

Yes I sought out a human teacher who always leads us back to The Word. There is nothing of 'him' in it and that's what keeps his teachings pure and no room for error since we TEST EVERYTHING with The Word and the Holy Spirits' guidance. And because of that my knowledge of The Word has soared and my faith has increased mightily. All built on the supernatural - where the Truth and Power are. Not on anything 'man' which invites deception.

[RobbyS]

You speak your teacher’s language;your interpretation of the Word is his, or like his. So how can you say that there is nothing of him in you? He is your spiritual father, as Paul was Timothy’s.