Subject: What is the point? |
Bible Note: I'll be the first to agree with you: "...much of what people want to talk about (meaning their personal interpretation and pet views) has little to do with really important issues that might impact our ability to get more people exposed to the Gospel." The next thing you know we'll be debating how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. I feel that much of what is posted here is useful and needful. However, sometimes on this website we fail to follow the admonition of 2Tim 2:23 KJV -- "But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes." There needs to be a balance. I would point out that "all Scripture is profitable ..." We certainly should be prepared to give a clear witness and to show others God's simple plan of savlation. In addition, we need to follow the Word where it says "...always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; (1 Pet 3:15 NASB). The KJV says: "...be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you..." The believer should not only be ready to define and defend the gospel message (John 3:16, 1 Cor 15:1-4, etc). They should also know WHAT they believe and WHY they believe it -- not only regarding salvation, but also regarding essential Bible doctrine in other areas. These would include the doctrines (teachings) of: the Scriptures, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, angels, Satan, man, sin, the Church, etc. |