Aineo-
Friend, first off, I never accused you of lying. You accused me, but I did not.
As far as His will dwelling in us, I never said it is or it is not, and until God shows me truth on this matter, I don't take either side. Those questions are just for reflection. Now God's will is in his word, I'm sure you would agree with that. Now if His word, which possesses His will is in us, then it is hard to say that we don't have God's will in us.
I never made a comment about someone needing His written word and I agree with you completely that one can be obedient naturally. Yet, if they never read the word, yet have the will of God guiding them, that will must be within b/c they did not get it from without. (Not saying you are wrong, just reflecting on your train of thought). Meditating on what you read is more important that a simple understanding of the words, though that is completely necessary.
If I gave you the impression that I was saying you do talk down to catholics, forgive me. My intention was just to have you think about whether or not you do.
You say you see that more in "oneness" folks. So in what way have I tried to damage your image? I have not called you a liar, but you say that I am without understanding of what I said. In what way am I guilty of slandering you? Now if what you said was true, I would in no way say you have tried to damage my image, but would have thanked you for correcting me.
I agree with you, the three are One, but not three. As in your qouted verse, Christ says, if my word abides in you. Yet His word was the Father's word. Truly they are one in the same. The word was God. With His word He created, by it was everything created. Is God a separate individual than His words. Is God separate from His Spirit. Are you and your spirit and your words, three different people living in one body? Of course not.
Now as for following men... don't worry brother, I do not. You tell me to get into the word and I thank you for that b/c that thought may come to mind if I start to slip away. But trust me, His word controls my mind, it is always there. That is why I talk freely, b/c the words are already there.
Now, concerning this trinity doctrine, I will listen to what else you have to say in response to this. And then I will pray about it (hopefully you will as well). But as yet, God does not show me truth in your words concerning this matter.
Love Always,
D