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1 | Study Bible Forum -- or Circus? | Gen 1:17 | EdB | 6837 | ||
Hank, didn’t we just talk about this? I think there is an even more insidious problem than the endless displays of ego, intellect and argumentative skills. There is the problem is misinformation. Take almost any subject discussed that has more than three responses and you will probably find one saying the answer is ‘yes’ and one saying the answer is “no’ and a third saying it is in the “maybe”. The problem is which answer should a new believer hold onto? In the debate over Calvinism and Arminianism, there is so much information, misinformation, name calling, verbal abuse, opinion, point and counter point it bewilders the mind. It would be virtually impossible for a new believer to read through all of that and come up with an informed answer. Or the debate over whether Nebuchadnezzar was saved or not. Endless speculation through point and counter point, information, misinformation, opinion and pure argumentative input on this subject. How could a new believer ever expect to come up with an answer? Yet we say we are creating a study bible with wide margins, Hank I submit to you we are creating a study bible that contains the confusion of the world through the opinions of man. Now read the questions that have only one or two responses. Many have answers that have totally misleading information in them. But since they weren’t a provocative enough subjects no one read the responses to see if it was Biblical or not. Again more bad information. I have seen some that are pure trash yet they go unchallenged, while everyone focuses on the juicier topics. I believe for this forum to be what it is meant to be, people will have to step up to some issues. First there must be a way to limit or avoid endless point and counter point discussions. Secondly every question and every answer given must have a Biblical answer and any that does not must somehow be eliminated or corrected. Any question that has multiple commonly accepted theological answers needs to be summarized to say so, (example the Calvinism and Arminianism debate). There needs to be a way to neutralize any question that baits an argument, thus enabling their submitter to constructively contribute to this forum. Lastly a way has to be found to prevent all responses that are purely from the pit of hell from effecting or at least appearing to be Biblically correct answers. I believe the if these issues were addressed and solutions put in place to correct them then this forum would stand a chance to become a limitless wide margin study bible that I think everyone desires. I'm in agreement with you unless change happens quickly this forum is in danger of becoming another “use to be”! |
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2 | Study Bible Forum -- or Circus? | Gen 1:17 | charis | 6867 | ||
Dear EdB, Great answer, and contribution to a thread that appeals for common sense. I heartily agree with every point you make... but one. I am not sure what you mean by 'responses that are purely from the pit of hell.' The phrase bothers me. I know that we have seen several 'non-orthodox' answers, some very controversial statements, and some curses and 'heretic!' charges. But I can't find anything that would warrant the use of this particular phrase. If you feel that someone has purposely given 'satanic' advice, tell them! In fact, tell us all! If someone gave (inadvertently) ungodly advice, rebuke them in love. But hinting that some 'responses that are purely from the pit of hell' are lurking about makes me uncomfortable. (Did I utter some profane comment?) So, dear friend and brother, can we indeed move on to a great Forum? I believe we can, by grace! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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3 | Study Bible Forum -- or Circus? | Gen 1:17 | EdB | 6887 | ||
Dear Charis, I probably should answer you directly but I think others may want to understand what I mean when I say "from the pit of hell." By that I mean I have seen some responses that are so close to being right, so close to the truth that on first reading you find yourself shaking your head in agreement. However on closer inspection you see slight, subtle errors that open a door for misinformation. False doctrine is not 100 percent wrong but usually only 1 percent wrong. If it was 100 percent wrong even the newest of believers would be able to detect the error and fail to be deceived, however when it is 1 percent or less many take it in. This deception or falsehood germinates and soon distorts the truth already received. Why do I say from the pit of hell because I think no man is subtle enough to do this on his own, it takes the 'father of deception' to accomplish this. Does that mean there are responders that are cohorts of Satan? No! But I think there are people that have let things like pride, anger, selfishness, past hurts, past deceptions, and/or a lack of love, creep into their responses and I think this has opened the door for the wiry finger of deception slink in. No, Charis none of yours, that I know of :), fall into this group and I pray none of mine has either, but I think we all need to be in prayer before we ever attempt to respond. Anytime we are offering spiritual advice, effecting a way a person believes or teaching scripture it is serious business, something not to be taken lightly. |
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