I don't think it's you, Abiyah.
You have always been a gentle soul, even in Crosswalk.
Sick to Death of the whole thing!
Discussion in '2000-02 Archive' started by Sherrie, Aug 17, 2002.
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Like you, I would never argue God’s word, but I love to debate topics that I feel strongly about… Although, I will not debate on the essential rudiments of the gospel…. I do think that we can differ in some scriptures and still walk as brothers….
I don’t know how long you have been in the service of God, but you will find out that even those of your own church will have disagreements… As you get older in Christ you will learn how to have patience with those that disagree with you, in hopes that they will finally see as you do, or visa-versa….….
When I was a young Christian, I remember that I used to debate the heart of the gospel, only to find out that I was the one in error…. I would have bet (my life, and I almost did) that I was in the right…. I wasn’t, and from that day on I have learned to never say never…. God (the Holy Ghost) is the ultimate judge and teacher….
I will stand on what I believe until God shows me a more perfect way…. In the meantime, I have learned a lot from listening to other brothers, who enjoy discussing God’s word as much as I do….
I wouldn’t care to say that the people here are some the most dedicated (and knowledgeable) Christians in God’s army… They don’t have to be spending their time on here discussing the Bible, but that is their #1 love…. Just my type of people…
Hang in there with us Sherrie…. -
Christians in general will lash out at those who are different. But don't pick on each other, pick on me. Go to the Help topic in General, read up and attack!
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Actually, Sherrie's probably talking about me. But that's okay. She wouldn't be the first person I ticked off this week (albeit, for different reasons....)
And Cappy? You're posting in the "Baptists Only" section (just a reminder, since you mentioned in the "Help" thread that you're really an atheist).
(Whoops; my bad. "Agnostic" would be a better description. "undecided" seems to be appropriate as well....)
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Sherrie, Actually a positive thinking person is always needed in every group. Maybe that is why you were lead here, to be a smiling face in a difficult issue.
I disagree with some ideas that are posted here. I try to respond based on Scripture and my faith in Jesus Christ as savior. I believe some of my statements could be read as hostile, when they are not. I am sometimes state something bluntly when people are suggesting things that Scripture states that suggestion is wrong.
We do have a responcibility to new believers. That is why it is important to hash out doctrinal differences sometimes, and correct wrong Scriptural statements. If false teachings are not pointed out to be false, new believers and some old will suffer from poor teaching. Jesus used righteous anger to prove His point sometimes. He was still able to love everyone even though they dissappointed, rebelled from Him and betrayed Him. He should be our example, when we correct, do it through love for that person.
Please stay and show love to all, correct when neccisary. -
Originally posted by FearNot:
[QB]Sherrie, Actually a positive thinking person is always needed in every group. Maybe that is why you were lead here, to be a smiling face in a difficult issue.Click to expand...
Right On! ;)
I like that statement!
I'm a very positive person! :eek:
I'm very positive, I'm alive!
I'm very positive, I'm married!
I'm very positive, I'm in love with my wife!
I'm very positive, I have 9 kids!
I'm very positive, I'm saved!
I'm very positive, I'm going to Hevean!
I'm very positive, I'm a Baptist!
I'm very positive, I believe God's Word!
Need I go on? I'm very positive, I can! :D
"It is always better to stand up for conservatism, then to fall into liberalism" Justified Version ;) -
Can't we all just get along?!?! Probably not, but it is so much more fun this way!
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I've left a few times. Always come back. I have been mean, and I have recieved meanness. I have seen the liberal attacks on our faith, and vow to not be a part of it. But the majority of us here stand strong on the Word of God, and fight apostasy, just like we are commanded. This board is a ministry, and we need to contend for our faith, expose heresy when we see it, and something I think we do forget to do is encourage each other in being faithful.
But I don't really feel guilty about everone that has been offended by one of my posts. I regret some of them, but I feel most of the time I'm taking a Biblical stance, and that is what offends. -
Sherrie,
Unfortunately, I agree with most of what you say. I have been here only a short time myself so I have not yet adjusted to this "den of lions." Perhaps, since this board is in reality opened up to anyone, since anyone can claim to be both a Christian and a Baptist, it is better not to take everything posted here too seriously. I know that if I had a real problem, this is not the place where I would seek help. It is sad because so many people (I must admit that I also fall into this group too often) feel that only their viewpoint of what the Bible says is the correct one. This is definitely not a place for the thin-skinned. -
Originally posted by go2church:
Can't we all just get along?!?! Probably not, but it is so much more fun this way!Click to expand...
I have no problem getting along with other brothers and sisters in the Lord. hehehe :D
I will discuss dogma issues and why I believe these issues the way I do. hehehe :D
BUT! When someone attacks the "BAPTIST DOCTRINES" of Christ and of our Faith, Well, (hehehe) Then I'm ready to contend for the Faith with my 44 caliber KJB! hehehe :D
"It is always better to stand up for conservatism, then to fall into liberalism" Justified Version ;) -
Originally posted by Sherrie:
You all are mean. I have seen people who have there own opinion of something and if it is not according to the leader of the pact....you are just down right mean... I thought this was a message board about studying Gods word, questions about books read, understanding definitions in life, CHRISTIANS coming together in fellowship, and learning things from others about this life, debates and forums on Christ topics. But instead it is always I am a PaticularBaptist! There is no other like me. If your not this kind or that kind of Baptist then your words no good. I am a Baptist first...then I will be a child of God! I worship Baptist!!!!! I am sick of it. I haven't even been here long and that is all you hear. And it doesn't come from all the women......It is coming from Preachers....Deacons....Elders....and people who have been supposively saved for a while. If this is what being saved is.....Who wants it!
I am Baptist. But in all my life This is the only place I have heard so much of this garbage. What a turn off to new Christians or those who might have thought about being saved. What don't you save all your gun-hoe I am this kind of baptist for a paticular thread and leave it out of the others. It just ruins it all. No wonder there is only just a paticular group in here.Click to expand...
B.T.
[ August 19, 2002, 09:28 PM: Message edited by: Brother Tony ]
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