Post by Gary on Jun 9, 2015 14:11:23 GMT -6
Welcome to the Unsealed.org Discussion Board!
This is a place to discuss the ongoing fulfillment of God's Word. We serve an amazing God with a perfect track record and we are called to be imitators of Christ and to watch for His soon return. Being an imitator means striving to be perfect as He is perfect. Not that we are perfect in order to be saved, but rather because we are saved freely through Christ, we strive to be perfect out of our love for Him. We want this discussion board to reflect this sense of spiritual maturity among participating Believers. Be perfect towards one another. Don't argue, don't curse, don't invalidate. Be considerate and loving towards one another when you post.
It is also fine to have a debate now and then, but it shouldn't be done like the world would do it. When debating with someone, consider first that they are your brother or sister in Christ. Secondly, consider that they might know something that God hasn't yet revealed to you. There is no need to win an argument, but great need to show graciousness and to stand up for truth.
We want this forum to be a place of freedom and graciousness and so in the spirit of open discourse we only have three rules:
1. No debating core doctrines of the Christian faith. If you are participating here you should be a committed Believer. Seekers and non-Christians are also welcome, but this is a forum that honors God's word and therefore arguments against His word aren't for this forum... questions are welcome though! For purposes of this forum, "core doctrines" are considered to be the historic tenets of Christianity: One self-existent God, the Trinity, the Incarnation, the virgin birth, the full deity of Christ, the substitutionary atonement, the literal and physical resurrection of Christ, salvation through faith alone in Christ alone, a literal and future bodily resurrection of the dead, and a historical-grammatical interpretation of Scripture. Premillennialism, a literal rapture of the Church to Heaven, and a literal/historical interpretation of Genesis 1-11 are also considered core doctrines.
If you agree with these beliefs, great! We want you to fellowship with us here. If not, you're still more than welcome to view threads and read posts. You can also email any questions you may have to questions@unsealed.org.
2. No obscenity or racism of any kind.
3. Don't invalidate a fellow member's thoughts. It is ok to express a disagreement, but this shouldn't be done along the lines of "you're just wrong" or "if you believed the Bible then you would agree with me," etc.
"But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth." [Colossians 3:8]
"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." [Ephesians 4:29]
…And finally: don't be afraid to express your thoughts! We want to hear what you have to say "while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." [Titus 2:13]
This is a place to discuss the ongoing fulfillment of God's Word. We serve an amazing God with a perfect track record and we are called to be imitators of Christ and to watch for His soon return. Being an imitator means striving to be perfect as He is perfect. Not that we are perfect in order to be saved, but rather because we are saved freely through Christ, we strive to be perfect out of our love for Him. We want this discussion board to reflect this sense of spiritual maturity among participating Believers. Be perfect towards one another. Don't argue, don't curse, don't invalidate. Be considerate and loving towards one another when you post.
It is also fine to have a debate now and then, but it shouldn't be done like the world would do it. When debating with someone, consider first that they are your brother or sister in Christ. Secondly, consider that they might know something that God hasn't yet revealed to you. There is no need to win an argument, but great need to show graciousness and to stand up for truth.
We want this forum to be a place of freedom and graciousness and so in the spirit of open discourse we only have three rules:
1. No debating core doctrines of the Christian faith. If you are participating here you should be a committed Believer. Seekers and non-Christians are also welcome, but this is a forum that honors God's word and therefore arguments against His word aren't for this forum... questions are welcome though! For purposes of this forum, "core doctrines" are considered to be the historic tenets of Christianity: One self-existent God, the Trinity, the Incarnation, the virgin birth, the full deity of Christ, the substitutionary atonement, the literal and physical resurrection of Christ, salvation through faith alone in Christ alone, a literal and future bodily resurrection of the dead, and a historical-grammatical interpretation of Scripture. Premillennialism, a literal rapture of the Church to Heaven, and a literal/historical interpretation of Genesis 1-11 are also considered core doctrines.
If you agree with these beliefs, great! We want you to fellowship with us here. If not, you're still more than welcome to view threads and read posts. You can also email any questions you may have to questions@unsealed.org.
2. No obscenity or racism of any kind.
3. Don't invalidate a fellow member's thoughts. It is ok to express a disagreement, but this shouldn't be done along the lines of "you're just wrong" or "if you believed the Bible then you would agree with me," etc.
"But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth." [Colossians 3:8]
"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." [Ephesians 4:29]
…And finally: don't be afraid to express your thoughts! We want to hear what you have to say "while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." [Titus 2:13]