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1 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | EdB | 235849 | ||
Bradk As to the post on prophets it is my understanding that any one theological position is not to be championed. That responses are to present biblical truths and when a theological position is presented it is to be done fairly and giving equal time to any opposing theologicial positions. Example in the case Prophet and prophecy is view primarily in two ways. The first is did exist in the Old Testament and New Testament but it is now believed to have ceased since the canonization of the New Testment which is seen as the perfect of 1 Cor 14:15 There is other theological group that sees prophecy active today perhaps not in the same scope of the it was seen in the Old and New Testament but still in use today. Most modern day usage of the prophecy is to confirm things to people that they had been praying about. No true prophecy has ever gone beyond the boundaries already estabished in scripture. A true believer must prayerfully considered whether any prophecy is God given or not. I think this is a fair representation of Prophecy today that stays well within Lockman guidelines and gives fair representation to both sides of the issue. And is presented to inform not to champion or critize a particular theological position. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm of the opinion that until all questions of this nature are answered in a similar way the StudyBible forum will be seen as favoring one theological position over another. Which is something Lockman wants to avoid. |
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2 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | BradK | 235858 | ||
Hi Ed, Here's my take on this matter. From our time on the Forum, I realize you have some issues- objections to Calvinism in particular. Perhaps, other posters specifically? I understand this. Be that as it may, your or my personal feelings of what we like or dislike should not be the guide of discussions. That's why Lockman has set up specific Terms of Use. I would tend to agree with Beja since I think he's spoken with clarity on this. The Forum has no guideline that stipulates that no one can hold a certain theological position. We all have our own views on doctrines that I would call important but not essential. In other words they don't pertain to Salvation or the core of Historic Orthodoxy. Hopefully these are shaped by scripture. Regarding Cessationism vs Continuationism, there are simply no specific scriptures that say either "the gifts still continue" or "sign gifts have ceased"- if we're honest. But we do face a fork in the road as we will generally adopt one view or the other. We must then synthesize our views from scripture. The problem arises when we can't discuss these issues irenically (peacefully)- which is often the case. There is, again, much emotional tie-in to both sides which creates the difficulty. This is where the Forum guidelines come into play. I see 2 guiding principles that must be followed to have irenic discussions: 1. About Postings- "...They must not be submitted as an effort to foster debates, arguments, divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or disruptions to this forum." 2. Pushing ones own personal and denominational views- "Please limit, to the best of your ability, the known denominational biases that produce potential strife and undue conflict. Please avoid interjecting obvious denominational biases, especially when urged by peers to cease. Otherwise, it becomes a battle of wills, and only tears down morale and causes division." So, as I understand it, we are free to hold our views on these theological positions and voice them in discussion threads as long as we follow the set guidelines. Way easier said than done, I realize from experience. The Study Bible Forum may well at certain times have a balance that tips in the favor of one view over another. That's just how it is. As I've told my daughters many times, "Life isn't fair, get used to it". I know we don't like to hear that, but it still applies to us, even as adults! If we truly come here to learn and seek to understand where each other is coming from, I know there's much benefit that can be gained and we can all learn and grow in our faith. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | EdB | 235872 | ||
Bradk My objection is not over debate of differing theological positions. It is how one characterized a theological position they disagree with. Stating you disagree is far different than mocking another's position. This isn't open obvious mocking it is done in a less than obvious way. Sometimes through a quote, sometimes through definition, sometimes in terms only those that hold the differing theology would pick up on. But it is mocking. To mock a position in such a way is an attempt to provoke and that is against forum guideline. Once the provocation is accomplished it becomes a very short path to have the person excluded from the forum I have no objection to anyone presenting their theological postion I do object to the presentation of a theological position as the only position someone of reasonable intelligence would hold. Or that others that hold a differing position are to be treated as second class citizens of this forum. I have witnessed people that hold theological postions that differ from some others being talked over, being made to look illiterate and having their their posts deleted as inapporpriate. That is wrong. And it is commonly done by one that denies he doing any thing of the sort. As to objections with others yes there is one person with a high intellect but caught up in arrogance has managed to accomplish the championing of his theological position at the cost of others. To give such an unopposed soap box to such a person to continue doing this seems unfair to me. I was a charter member of this forum and at the time I left there was an almost equal representation of various theological positions. We had people posting regularly from nearly every denomination Protestant and Catholic. Today I don't see any of those people here. When I asked them why they all cited the same thing. They were made to feel minimalized by particular people on this forum. That is wrong |
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4 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | BradK | 235880 | ||
Hello EdB, I hear your concern. So, what do you suggest is needed to effectively remedy this situation? Can you offer specific steps and/or actions needed that would work toward righting this wrong? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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5 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | EdB | 235887 | ||
I really don't think this dirty laundry needs to be aired anymore on open forum. My email address is in my profile email me and I will respond. I have already e mailed Lockman. |
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