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1 | Do we always have to debate? | Bible general Archive 1 | EdB | 3288 | ||
The title of this forum is “StudyBible” by Lockman Foundation. Lockman is a trusted name, with an outstanding reputation. As such, one would expect, if they went to a Lockman sponsored site, they would come away with correct answers about the Bible. You can look all through this forum and see unchallenged answers that are based on opinion, half truths and outright lies. I see that as a problem! If this was a Bible Study Forum hosted on some other website I wouldn’t see a problem, I also wouldn’t bother with it, because I would expect it to be full of junk. To me the Lockman name means we are “studying” the inspired Word of God, not Philosophy, not the opinions of man, but the true word of God. I also see it as a “study” not as a debate or an effort to 'one up' someone else. A study is more than just presenting new ideas and challenging each others thinking. A study should have a beginning and reach a conclusion. If not, aren’t we in danger of falling into the trap Paul talked about in 2 Tim. 3:7 “always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Isn’t our action like those spoke about in Acts 17:21 Now all the Athenians and the strangers visiting there used to spend their time in nothing other than telling or hearing something new. While I don’t advocate censoring, would limiting comments to those that have a Biblical basis be all wrong? Would it go to far to append to an entry the disclaimer, "this person's comments are based on opinions", or that "this answer was based on something other than the inspired Word of God"? When discussions enter realms that aren’t soon to be resolved, would it not be fair to state this subject has been a point of disagreement within the church for years? “Side one” make their stand on these Bible verses and “side two” basis their view on these Bible verses. Where answers are just not possible can that not be so stated with the forewarning that any response given will be the opinion of that person and not the inspired word of God? I think this Bible Study has the potential to become a virtual “Home Group” or “Sunday School Class”. In those environments isn’t there always a moderator or teacher? Isn’t that person's function to direct and lead the group or class in a study not to censor thought, and quench learning? Another function is getting the discussion back on track and to help the group come to some kind of conclusion. Again the stated purpose of this forum was “STUDY” not “debate” and all the things debating brings with it. A discussion doesn’t always have to end with someone wrong and someone right, it can end with people walking away having a better understanding of a differing position, new thoughts on subjects and a new hunger to learn more. I also think everyone that appends to this forum has a responsibility to insure what they are saying is based on the Word of God as written in the Bible. I further believe Lockman Foundation, since they have courageously decided to host this forum, has the added responsibility to insure this forum is not disseminating incorrect or misleading information. I really don't want to beat a dead horse, but I'm very concerned that someone could get a really lousy answer from this forum and believe it is true. I would hate to think someone was deceived maybe even to the point of effecting their salvation by a forum in which I participated. |
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2 | Do we always have to debate? | Bible general Archive 1 | pixie | 22666 | ||
Hi, I think opinions are necessary for bible study. If someone wants to study simply the words of the bible they can pick up a dictionary. I, however, prefer to study the meaning. It is inevitable when one studies the bible that the question would be asked "what does that mean" How on earth do you suppose that the answers are going to come back unanimous? I also find it interesting that you would comment on allowing only "the right answer". Only the author of "The Book" knows the right answer. As far as the disclaimer goes, I think the lack of scriptural reference probably is already recognize as a disclaimer. Forgive me if I missed the meaning of your post but I was bothered by what I interpreted. I guess that shows that some will misunderstand opinions whether right or wrong...Peace....Pixie | ||||||