Hi there to all.
I am looking for a place where I can ask questions regarding theology and make respectful comments regarding what I think the Bible says. I hope that I can learn from this site. I have had some correspondence with pastors and other christians, but I tend to want to talk about things a lot. I worry that I take too much of their time. So maybe in a larger community I won't feel that way. As far as adding my own opinions regarding the bible, I totally understand that there are people who know so much more than I do. But in engaging in discussion, maybe we can all be edified. Anyway, that's what I'm hoping this forum is for.
A little about me: I live in the western united states. I am 42 years old. I was raised in what was at that time the Lutheran Church (LCA). Later on when I was about 19 and in the Army, I read a tract that someone had left on my girlfriend's car. Although I was raised in the church, I had never had the plan of salvation explained to me where I could understand it. That night I prayed for Jesus to be my Lord. Arguments about pre-destination aside, I mark that day as when the Lord saved me. I have gone to (and was married in) the Presbyterian church as well.
I never really was a regular church-goer, partially due to traveling around a lot but the actual reason was more likely my disobedience. I have only recently started attending a Baptist church regularly. I've read the sticky post about the forum's statement of faith and I agree with it.
Even though I've not gone to church regularly, I've tried to study the bible on my own since I was saved. I am not smart enough to claim to understand any church's complete doctrine, but Dr. Charles Stanley has been my virtual teacher for many years, and I figure that I fit in with with his teachings more than any other teacher. Other teachers that I've listened to are Dr. J. Vernon McGee, Paul Washer, and I'm just starting to check out R.C. Sproul.
As I mentioned, I'm looking for a place to ask about, and discuss the bible. I hope that this forum is free of the typical "atheist" trolls who take joy in just basically being horrible. I am sure you know what I am talking about. I'm looking for a place that can discuss the bible respectfully, even when there are points of disagreement. The bottom line is things are going to happen the way that God has ordained them, regardless of what I think.
More stuff: January of 2009 I was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The median survival time is about 15 months. Other than inspiring a new feeling of motivation vis. a vis. my walk with the Lord, it really doesn't change anything. My life was in God's hand before my diagnosis, my life is in God's hands afterwards. It has caused me to reevaluate my life and what is of true importance, though.
So anyway, that's me. I am hoping that this is a forum like I described. Please let me know. Also hugs to my fellow sisters and brothers in Christ.
thanks,
kal
I am looking for a place where I can ask questions regarding theology and make respectful comments regarding what I think the Bible says. I hope that I can learn from this site. I have had some correspondence with pastors and other christians, but I tend to want to talk about things a lot. I worry that I take too much of their time. So maybe in a larger community I won't feel that way. As far as adding my own opinions regarding the bible, I totally understand that there are people who know so much more than I do. But in engaging in discussion, maybe we can all be edified. Anyway, that's what I'm hoping this forum is for.
A little about me: I live in the western united states. I am 42 years old. I was raised in what was at that time the Lutheran Church (LCA). Later on when I was about 19 and in the Army, I read a tract that someone had left on my girlfriend's car. Although I was raised in the church, I had never had the plan of salvation explained to me where I could understand it. That night I prayed for Jesus to be my Lord. Arguments about pre-destination aside, I mark that day as when the Lord saved me. I have gone to (and was married in) the Presbyterian church as well.
I never really was a regular church-goer, partially due to traveling around a lot but the actual reason was more likely my disobedience. I have only recently started attending a Baptist church regularly. I've read the sticky post about the forum's statement of faith and I agree with it.
Even though I've not gone to church regularly, I've tried to study the bible on my own since I was saved. I am not smart enough to claim to understand any church's complete doctrine, but Dr. Charles Stanley has been my virtual teacher for many years, and I figure that I fit in with with his teachings more than any other teacher. Other teachers that I've listened to are Dr. J. Vernon McGee, Paul Washer, and I'm just starting to check out R.C. Sproul.
As I mentioned, I'm looking for a place to ask about, and discuss the bible. I hope that this forum is free of the typical "atheist" trolls who take joy in just basically being horrible. I am sure you know what I am talking about. I'm looking for a place that can discuss the bible respectfully, even when there are points of disagreement. The bottom line is things are going to happen the way that God has ordained them, regardless of what I think.
More stuff: January of 2009 I was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The median survival time is about 15 months. Other than inspiring a new feeling of motivation vis. a vis. my walk with the Lord, it really doesn't change anything. My life was in God's hand before my diagnosis, my life is in God's hands afterwards. It has caused me to reevaluate my life and what is of true importance, though.
So anyway, that's me. I am hoping that this is a forum like I described. Please let me know. Also hugs to my fellow sisters and brothers in Christ.
thanks,
kal
and enjoy your stay! 