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Is Discussion on Theology helping anyone?

chessman said:
This Apologetic and Theological discussion/debate section and some of what goes on here has helped me to understand the Theological positions/views that other people who participate hold and why they hold them (that is if they actually will participate). If they hold views that differ from mine, I look into why they hold them (that is if they are prepared and willing to defend their differing positions) and whether their views are Scripturally and logically justified (or not). Namely are their differing Theo-logical views both godly and logical to a larger degree than mine, anyway. And I've found many that are just that. So, yes it's been helpful for that reason. More so in years past, though I have to admit.

Additionally, it's been helpful in testing whether my Theological views/positions are Theo-logical (Based on God's Word and yes logical). I might 'throw something out there', so-to-speak, just to see what others have to say about it. So yes, it's been helpful from that respect as well.

Frankly though, the participation in actual Theo-logical study/discussion/debate forum (the study of God through His Word, the discussion, and yes the logical debate [which is something done throughout the Bible by prophets, Jesus and His apostles] has not been that great lately and on decline over the last several months (if not years). When/if people get personal and will not answer relevant and logical questions with Scriptural justification, I don't really get much out of it. For me, participation here, has about run it's course.
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Ed the Ned said:
The question seems stupid. Off course we need to discuss Gods Word and how we can become closer to Christ through a better understanding of His Word. I have spent some time looking at the discussion and I am not seeing anyone change their point of view over a point someone has raised. We all seem content with the theological pathway we chose when becoming followers of Christ.
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Ed,

I consider that Prov 27:17 (NIRV) provides some of the answer to your question: 'As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another'. One purpose of forums like this is to sharpen our own theology and also understand the other person's view. In the sharpening process, some views are changed while others are modified.

Oz
 
OzSpen said:
Ed,

I consider that Prov 27:17 (NIRV) provides some of the answer to your question: 'As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another'. One purpose of forums like this is to sharpen our own theology and also understand the other person's view. In the sharpening process, some views are changed while others are modified.

Oz
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Actually I had no questions myself, but wanted others to see the Word in it's alive and morphing mode.

Your answer is absolutely a way to refine and complete thoughts that folks have (including me).

The purpose is to understand God's view. His view is so broad we limit it due to our individual kidney, liver, heart, or other body of Christ view.

If all this is slipping by without cognition, just rattle my chain.

eddif
 
Ok now, it's my turn. It's like what I see on the news, Fox news that is, I see so called Americans burning our flag, and I say to myself, If you don't like the USA, go to another Country, just go!

The same goes for this great Forum, CF.net. For you critics, go somewhere else if you don't REALLY like our Forum!! Attitude is so critical in whatever we do. CF.net is not the only Christian Forum I've been a member. Some are all luvy duvy, warm and fuzzy, no thank you. Others leave theology for others, no thank you.

After searching, I landed here because there are some great theologians here. I have teamed up with Soul man and Hermit. The three of us have started presenting threads on various subjects of interest, theological of course.

Hey, my opinion is, CF.net, love it or leave it!!
 
Discussion on theology can help people.

But
You better be able to present the mighty works of God in their language. By the spirit things about their life, health, demonic attacks, should surface on some level. I know people who live in a world of math. I also know people who only know words. God deals with math, words, discerning spirits, healing and a host of other things.

There are those who are weak, and you better not put them away. Sure you can not get into some things with them, but you can know Jesus Christ and him crucified with them.

I love looking at the four stomachs of the cud chewing clean ox, and learning about preachers. But you know what. It appears only one out of a thousand sees the good of the discussion. We are each different. We are each gifted differently. A liver in the body of Christ is about glycogen. If not careful a liver thinks everyone should be a liver. But. Kidneys are in the body o Christ too. Filtering out waste is necessary. We need to see the broad picture.

Mississippi redneck
eddif
 
Ed the Ned said:
The question seems stupid. Off course we need to discuss Gods Word and how we can become closer to Christ through a better understanding of His Word. I have spent some time looking at the discussion and I am not seeing anyone change their point of view over a point someone has raised. We all seem content with the theological pathway we chose when becoming followers of Christ.
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That about sums it up. Personally I think a lot of it is pride.
 
eddif said:
Discussion on theology can help people.

But
You better be able to present the mighty works of God in their language. By the spirit things about their life, health, demonic attacks, should surface on some level. I know people who live in a world of math. I also know people who only know words. God deals with math, words, discerning spirits, healing and a host of other things.

There are those who are weak, and you better not put them away. Sure you can not get into some things with them, but you can know Jesus Christ and him crucified with them.

I love looking at the four stomachs of the cud chewing clean ox, and learning about preachers. But you know what. It appears only one out of a thousand sees the good of the discussion. We are each different. We are each gifted differently. A liver in the body of Christ is about glycogen. If not careful a liver thinks everyone should be a liver. But. Kidneys are in the body o Christ too. Filtering out waste is necessary. We need to see the broad picture.

Mississippi redneck
eddif
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Yep. People need to learn to appreciate the different viewpoints and perspectives rather than attacking them so much.
 
daninthelionsden said:
Yep. People need to learn to appreciate the different viewpoints and perspectives rather than attacking them so much.
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Its been done a long time. You would think the pillars of the faith would understand such a simple thing that we know. Hindsight is easier.
Mark 9: 10 NIV They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what "rising from the dead" meant.
 
I guess I'll jump in here. OSAS vs OSnAS, etc....these debates generally don't seem to go anywhere, and they often turn acrimonious. Then again, churches and whole denominations have split over such issues. Why should an internet forum be much different?

I will say that reading over other peoples' view points does challenge me to put my beliefs, as they develop, into perspective, challenge them (to a point...), etc. Always a good thing.

I don't know that my outlook has changed any from skimming over some of these discussions. I'm a bit more open to osas and the idea that sinners might be able to make a decision for Christ out of "free will" than I was in years past. Other than that, I think I skim over some of these discussions to see what others believe, and how that affects their world view, etc. It is...interesting, when one sees how many different interpretations of Scripture have developed in the Protestant side of Christendom.
 
Ed the Ned said:
The question seems stupid. Off course we need to discuss Gods Word and how we can become closer to Christ through a better understanding of His Word. I have spent some time looking at the discussion and I am not seeing anyone change their point of view over a point someone has raised. We all seem content with the theological pathway we chose when becoming followers of Christ.
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no the question is not stupid. i have yet to see very many post end up in discussion it usually ends up your wrong your cherry picking scriptures ..i posted in another forum on a subject of false believing .i simply remarked i had a know so salvation . it went south from brad grammar bad punctuation to it made no sense . casting crowns recorded a song many years ago titled if we are the Body. Jesus prayed in john 17 we would be one in him.... so no its not a stupid question . where is the edifying at ?
 
Mike said:
Not everyone who joins CFnet has these characteristics, but a higher percentage than you find in all of the Church. Babes and seekers come, but they rarely get involved in forums like the Theology Forum.
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could it be because of the arguments that follow
 
Exodus 30:10 KJV
Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.

Then what happened?
Intercession began.
And
Jesus today is interceding for us.

Mississippi redneck
eddif
 
ezra said:
could it be because of the arguments that follow
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If your question is about my comment about babes and where they post, that is probably a big part of it, but I believe those new to faith stay drinking milk in the shallow end. Later in their walks, they are more likely to float over to the deep end with a T-bone in their hand. And even later they start attacking others with that bone.
 
The "discussions" show that a lot of people care about what they believe in relevant to faith. There is a respect issue though at times, but regardless it is supportive to see that a lot of people have similar if not different views and hold them close.
 
I have recognized a few members progressing from theology. These have taken on new stuff from others, but they don't necessarily tell you this. Then a few weeks later they incorporate new stuff from previous discussions.

I have learnt many things from others and re-used it. In fact, most of us post stuff that was basically, in some form or another, passed onto us sometime in the past. We either pass on stuff from others or from what we discern from the Holy Spirit. Not much in a human is authentic, though most think they are.
 
Ed the Ned said:
The question seems stupid. Off course we need to discuss Gods Word and how we can become closer to Christ through a better understanding of His Word. I have spent some time looking at the discussion and I am not seeing anyone change their point of view over a point someone has raised. We all seem content with the theological pathway we chose when becoming followers of Christ.
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Hi Ed, I've been here 5 years and I've changed my mind about the end times because of discussions here on the board.
People convinced me the Day of the Lord is the return of Christ for his church.
That eliminates my previous belief in a pre-trib rapture.
And believe me, it took some convincing.
I also know a person who was here as long as me who finally changed his mind about OSAS and became an avid non-OSAS believer.
It is done, people do change their minds.
But yes, it does seem rare.
 
Allen Wynne said:
Hi Ed, I've been here 5 years and I've changed my mind about the end times because of discussions here on the board.
People convinced me the Day of the Lord is the return of Christ for his church.
That eliminates my previous belief in a pre-trib rapture.
And believe me, it took some convincing.
I also know a person who was here as long as me who finally changed his mind about OSAS and became an avid non-OSAS believer.
It is done, people do change their minds.
But yes, it does seem rare.
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And rare it probably should be. We need to take care not to be tossed around on the winds of doctrine. See Ephesians 4:14
 
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