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Featured I Stop to Assess the Reasons to Post or Not Post Here at the BB. Why Do We Post Here?

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Steven Yeadon, May 15, 2018.

  1. Steven Yeadon

    Steven Yeadon Well-Known Member
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    I hope you don’t mind, but this is a very personal post.

    I have come to have some qualms about posting on the BB, as I have read blogs, essays, and books by those that actually hold similar points of theology to me. As I decide whether I should find another group of theological people to seek what amounts to theological discipleship with, probably my biggest concern is that I have itching ears.

    Now, the real reason I want to stay is the presence of nice people like Yeshua1, Rob_BW, John of Japan, RevMitchell, and the list goes on and on. These people are those I consider really online friends and dear spiritual family.

    That said, these are my arguments to stop posting:

    1. It seems against the biblical injunction to avoid partnering with unbelievers or people we view as apostate to form an online relationship with persons who express views I consider completely unbiblical. I view any interaction with those I consider outside the bible’s playing field as evangelistic interaction or as rebuke for Christians I think have gotten outside of bounds.

    2. It seems we argue for the sake of arguing here at the BB. As my views have matured and I have become reticent that I shouldn’t always adapt my position readily, it just seems as if “discussion” means “argument.”

    3. I view the educational aspect of all of this interaction on the BB, which I have come to view as the main reason to stay, as having lost its luster now that I am reading blogs and books that agree with my biblical views and challenge me to be more articulate with them.

    Lastly, I have some questions for the BB posters to test to see if I am being foolish in believing as I do.

    1. Why do you guys and gals stay at the BB? Have I missed something?

    2. Am I wrong in believing that our interaction on the BB just seems like endless arguing?

    3. Is it a good idea to stay to be evangelistic towards people I consider apostates or stay to rebuke other Christians on matters of theology? Is that biblical? Is it allowed in the BB’s rules?
     
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    Who on the BB are you accusing of being an unbeliever or an apostate?

    No, many of us discuss issues we consider important. Remember, "Iron sharpeneth iron."

    If you only read authors who agree with you, or only discuss issues with those who agree with you, you will never grow.

    Good fellowship. Intellectual and spiritually challenging discussion. "And so we sharpen one another."

    Yes. :)

    Yes.

    Who are you saying is lost? And on what authority do you rebuke others on matters of theology because you disagree with them or don't understand them?

    No.

    No.
     
  3. Steven Yeadon

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    Thank you for replying Tom. :)

    As for apostasy, I have in mind Seventh Day Adventists, Roman Catholics, and those that belong to the Pentecostal/Charismatic/New Apostolic Reformation. I could avoid the "All Christians" boards to avoid apostasy as far as I am concerned. I hope it isn't a violation of the rules to say this though. If so, please just erase this part of the message.

    This is a major concern, but honestly Tom, it seems the status quo here is to rebuke people for theological positions that seem unscriptural to the poster. I notice you seem to offer sincere rebukes yourself to those you feel are well outside what the bible says. The important thing in rebuking others seems to be in being open minded enough to engage in serious discussion when chinks form in our theological armor, and it turns out we did not have as much mastery as we thought. Of course, I may completely misunderstand your position and that of others. Please explain your position if I have.

    That said, it is very true I am not an elder and do not have any vested authority in a communion with the Word. As I mentioned in a previous post, that always seems to have been an issue to me in being someone who takes on the role of theological teacher to even post here at all.

    As for being against the BB's rules, which rules would I be in violation of if I tried to correct people I thought were apostate or which I wanted to rebuke in an open ended way?
     
  4. Steven Yeadon

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    Tom I must also thank you and others for rebuking me on the issue of Charismaticism. Without those sincere and well thought out rebukes, I would still be lost in a sin, as far as I am concerned.
     
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    That would probably be a good idea. :)

    I think you and I have a different understanding and/or definition of "rebuke."

    I am not convinced that disagreeing with another poster constitutes "rebuke."

    I am not sure what position you are asking me to clarify. My methodology is to use exegesis and sound hermeneutical principles to convince others of what God's word teaches on the subject under discussion. :)

    You can find the BB rules at Terms of Service and Rules | Baptist Christian Forums
     
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    Isn't it Baptist Board that led you out of your "cult"?
     
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    Absolutely, thank you for reminding me. This board saved me form Charismaticism twice. Therefore, I am missing something very important and must think harder.
     
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    I will implement that recommendation immediately. Thank you.


    That is almost certainly true. I went with what is the denotation of rebuke:

    Rebuke = an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

    Using this definition, I reduce rebuke down to a sharp criticism of one's theological views. Using this definition of rebuke, about half of what goes on here at the BB, at least, is a series of open minded rebukes. Hopefully that resolves the issue.


    As per Reynolds post, for you and this board to twice save me form wanton sin, as far as I am concerned, means that something is going on here I don't understand. How could any good fruit come out of this if it was wrong?

    Then again, the issue seems to be that the BB feels like a Roman synagogue.

    This is an atmosphere of mixed views with only one right path existing. That Paul and Jesus hung out at synagogues, and that Paul even speaks at what, in our day, would be a neopagan or secular forum: the Areopagus, lends credence to the idea that it is not wrong to be in such a setting.

    I think this has refined my position though, I am looking for a group of people who extol the Gospel, as I can understand it from the bible, this would be my home church. I go here to the BB to teach others my viewpoint and then engage in challenging discussion that may yet change my viewpoint since my idea of the Gospel may not be flawless.
     
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    I post to be reminded that I'm far from being a mature disciple of Christ. I say this tongue in cheek, but somewhat seriously. How I react on a message board behind a keyboard is still a depiction of what goes on in my heart. For me, it is harder to demonstrate self-control on a message board then it is in person. I am constantly made aware of my pride and loveless attitude...which drives me into a deeper dependence on Christ and a desire for Him to mold me into His image .
     
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    I see it a a place that we can pray for each other needs, and can interact among ourselves in the deeper theological aspects of the scriptures and Christian faith.
     
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    I would say that I mainly post and read on the Baptist Board in order to share information and insight with others, and to learn from others. Sometimes you learn something deep & insightful; other times it may be simple stuff you haven't thought about. On the latter, just learned that there are Bibles that highlight or color all of the words in the Bible spoken directly by God -- Sword Study Bible and I Am Bible -- because of your question in the Bibles forum. It is something I would probably not have looked up myself, but learned it right here on the BB! It is also interesting to meet Baptists from different places, and to learn of the differences in different locations and groups.
    Sometimes it can seem that way, but arguing that is a form of debate can benefit the learning process. (It can also make us angry, so we have to watch that side of it.)
    I don't interact much with the folks in "Other Denominations" on the BB. That is mostly because that the reason I come to the BB is to interact with other Baptists.
     
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    I post here because of @rlvaughn If not for him, I would have forgotten this place, as I was on here years ago and drifted away from here.
    I understand the issue that you have with controversy. I try to not get too deep into controversy. I simply do not like conflict. If things appear to be headed toward a mess of sarcasm and ugliness, I'll bow out and leave that to others.
    I find that I can learn from reading what others have to say, so I come here. That being said, I read much more than I post. I simply am unable to spend much time posting anywhere at this time. Life is too demanding at the moment.
     
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    ... rather, think clearly.
     
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    Y'all, on the baptist side, are like online family. Granted, you'll never hit it off with every single family member, but you're family nonetheless.
     
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    You mean the Baptist Board is kinda like a big family Thanksgiving where uncle Bud gets drunk, Ben and Bobby get into a fist fight and Aaron's wife flirts with Sam?
     
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    Is there any other kind? :Laugh
     
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    I was invited here by David over a year ago to contribute to a discussion on Daniel 9 - still unresolved.

    My interests are
    eschatology from a partial preterist, amil position;
    Hymns - particularly old style (not necessarily old) & their music;
    Sharing experiences;
     
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    Strangely, the post reminds of the joke of a pastor rescued from a deserted island. He had built 3 huts. One was his home, one was his church and one was his other church that he founded when he split from the first church.

    If you only talk to people that you agree with on every issue, you may find yourself talking to yourself alot.
     
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    I like when people who disagree with me reply to my posts - but not when they post 1-line tweets.
     
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    But, but Baptists don’t serve liquor... so boosie Bob is probably a Presbyterian.
     
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