@ppm56, you are wasting your time debating with Bible alone posters like @THE Disciple… and @wotsup.
As can be seen, they have their own theology and are not interested in alternative views.
That's for sure whereu, it's amazing thou both pretend to go bible alone, yet they both disagree with each other, even to the point of demonizing each other, yet both claim to be 100% correct the sad fact is that they also claim others specifically the rest of Christendom is wrong.
It's the perfect way to divide and conquer as on person has no impact on anything not even themselves as this notion it nothing more than a protestant invention and tradition, I can understand wotsup not able to see it, but I'm certain TD can see it but he's to head strong to ever admit it
As many as there are people, there are views even within the parameters of the bible, just as every person has their own thoughts and opinions, individuals may interpret biblical texts differently. This can be influenced by factors such as personal beliefs, upbringing, and life experiences. the fact of the matter is it's been interpreted in various ways throughout history and across cultures. Different denominations and traditions within Christianity especially the last 500 years can lead and have led to differing views on specific passages or teachings, imagine what individualist take of the bible will and have led too.
The Bible as a text is open to a multitude of interpretations, making it a rich source for discussion and exploration not only in among individuals but also in communities.
With wotsup, so far, I'm concerned there is no substance to what he says, but he's welcome to it as it's a free world, I just have him on ignore, as for me it's not even worth trying to decipher what he's saying.
With TD, I think he's a very head strong person similar to wotsup, both wanting their own way, which again he's welcome, so far I'm concerned, but not going to lower myself to that mentality and nature and neither do I have anything to prove to anyone, nor does the CC, as it knows full well what it is, as do it's laity, only the ones outside do mental gymnasium in order to justify their position.
With me, I'm really not phased at all, matter of fact I really cannot even be bothered in replying what I do it is in my sleep to be honest, I have better things to do the wasting my time slinging bible verses only generating "verses v verses" at each other which is the nature of Protestantism
But as you mention, both are head strong in bible alone, yet both have a different view to which they believe they are correct, this very fact by itself proves my point, should ring alarm bells, and it even not biblical.