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We are reviewing the threads in Science. Apologetics meaning defending the faith, and Evangelism meaning sharing the faith, keep the science oriented questions in these approaches. This is not an evolution vs. creationist thing, but a unity that brings us together in faith, not division.
Many of you who have been frequent visitors of SB forum know the situation in there. None of what has caused SB to be locked down will be allowed in here. Please review the forum rules and guidelines here before posting. Threads will deleted and/or closed without warning if they hint at heading south, causing division or personal attacks.
Debate is allowed here. Keep the tone a loving one that can be learned from. It's about sharing thoughts and ideas, reasoning them out in light of scripture. Offer proof of your views with scripture and evidence but keep it in the light of Christ.
This move will happen slowly.
If you have questions, please ask in the Chat to the Moderators forum or PM the moderators of this forum.
Those that hold to this belief can discuss it only in the Controversial forums. It is not to be discussed in A&E. This teaching goes against what this forum is for. We closed down the Bible and Science section of the board because thread after thread was just bickering and snide comments made from both sides of the issue. We allow science stuff to be discussed in Apologetics and Evangelism because it will come up. But this board believes in Creation period.
When discussing Science in here it must be in light of Christian apologetics and it must tie into evangelism. So far it reminds me of the forum we closed so I am just going to stop these discussions right now before it just continues going south.
And for the creation folk... we will not just post things to bait folks that believe in evolution. We will not call them stupid. We will not use language like "they are calling God a liar". If this doesn't settle down then I will tell the moderator's to delete post and issue infractions for those that continue. This forum is ultimately about bringing folks to the saving knowledge of Christ. That is the focus folks need to take when posting in here.
Yet, we must remember that we are here to help others - to give them a share of what you have - to equip them to go out and share the Gospel more effectively. Keep in mind - the majority of people reading this don't have the same understanding as one who has done much research or who works and studies in the field.
We have added some rules to posting links:
--If you post a link to another site, be it a video, article... whatever: Give a description of what it is that they will see. Just posting a link with a message such as "Hey, check this out" will result in your post or thread being deleted.
--No links soliciting to members other Christian message boards in posts, signatures, profiles or PM's, rep system, etc.
--No linking to sites promoting the sales of products
Thanks!
Both Evangelism and Apologetics go hand in hand especially in this "information superhighway" age. Today, one needs to be equipped to defend the faith even when sharing the faith. The goal of this forum is to simply equip the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.
Defining Apologetics and Evangelism
Evangelism- Sharing the message of the Gospel.
Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
Apologetics- Defending/proving the truth of Christian doctrine from the Word of God (Bible).
1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED,
15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, 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;
16 and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
Links
--If you post a link to another site, be it a video, article... whatever: Give a description of what it is that they will see. Just posting a link with a message such as "Hey, check this out" will result in your post or thread being deleted.
--No links soliciting to members other Christian message boards in posts, signatures, profiles or PM's, rep system, etc.
--No linking to sites promoting the sales of products
Forum Specific Rules
And naturally we reserve the right to add to these rules as we find necessary to do so. Always keep in mind that the main rules of the forum apply and if you haven't read them... do so now.
Board Rules
Remember that this is Apologetics and Evangelism. The theme here is how we witness to believers and apologetics will be necessary especially when it comes to God's nature and evolution vs. creationism etc. etc. Even the deity of Christ.
This is not a forum where we get into the doctrinal apologetics and issues that denominations are split on. There is way too much of that going on in here and unfortunatly that seems to drown out what the nature of this section is for. So I moved some threads today and hopefully that will get folks on track a bit.
I understand that some of that division is going to come out in the various threads when discussing evangelism etc... but let's keep the evangelism part of this the active part.... not doctrinal divides.
Many of you who have been frequent visitors of SB forum know the situation in there. None of what has caused SB to be locked down will be allowed in here. Please review the forum rules and guidelines here before posting. Threads will deleted and/or closed without warning if they hint at heading south, causing division or personal attacks.
Debate is allowed here. Keep the tone a loving one that can be learned from. It's about sharing thoughts and ideas, reasoning them out in light of scripture. Offer proof of your views with scripture and evidence but keep it in the light of Christ.
This move will happen slowly.
If you have questions, please ask in the Chat to the Moderators forum or PM the moderators of this forum.
Those that hold to this belief can discuss it only in the Controversial forums. It is not to be discussed in A&E. This teaching goes against what this forum is for. We closed down the Bible and Science section of the board because thread after thread was just bickering and snide comments made from both sides of the issue. We allow science stuff to be discussed in Apologetics and Evangelism because it will come up. But this board believes in Creation period.
When discussing Science in here it must be in light of Christian apologetics and it must tie into evangelism. So far it reminds me of the forum we closed so I am just going to stop these discussions right now before it just continues going south.
And for the creation folk... we will not just post things to bait folks that believe in evolution. We will not call them stupid. We will not use language like "they are calling God a liar". If this doesn't settle down then I will tell the moderator's to delete post and issue infractions for those that continue. This forum is ultimately about bringing folks to the saving knowledge of Christ. That is the focus folks need to take when posting in here.
Yet, we must remember that we are here to help others - to give them a share of what you have - to equip them to go out and share the Gospel more effectively. Keep in mind - the majority of people reading this don't have the same understanding as one who has done much research or who works and studies in the field.
We have added some rules to posting links:
--If you post a link to another site, be it a video, article... whatever: Give a description of what it is that they will see. Just posting a link with a message such as "Hey, check this out" will result in your post or thread being deleted.
--No links soliciting to members other Christian message boards in posts, signatures, profiles or PM's, rep system, etc.
--No linking to sites promoting the sales of products
Thanks!
Both Evangelism and Apologetics go hand in hand especially in this "information superhighway" age. Today, one needs to be equipped to defend the faith even when sharing the faith. The goal of this forum is to simply equip the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.
Defining Apologetics and Evangelism
Evangelism- Sharing the message of the Gospel.
Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
Apologetics- Defending/proving the truth of Christian doctrine from the Word of God (Bible).
1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED,
15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, 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;
16 and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
Links
--If you post a link to another site, be it a video, article... whatever: Give a description of what it is that they will see. Just posting a link with a message such as "Hey, check this out" will result in your post or thread being deleted.
--No links soliciting to members other Christian message boards in posts, signatures, profiles or PM's, rep system, etc.
--No linking to sites promoting the sales of products
Forum Specific Rules
- This forum is for Christian’s only. If you are not a Christian and wish to discuss a specific subject then send a Private Message to the moderator and someone will discuss the subject with you in Christian Answers Forum. If you post in this forum, your post will be removed.
- Debate is allowed in the forum although we ask that folks check your post before hitting the submit reply button. Keep in mind the rules of the board and how we are to act towards one another.
- When possible, provide Scripture in your post to make your point. If the issue is of a scientific nature, and possible, post the source of your information. If you post information from a book or website then give proper credit to who credit is due. Much of the teaching on evangelism comes from the School of Evangelism and are the work of Ray Comfort. I have full permission to use that work to equip the saints to get out there and fulfill the great commission.
- There will be discussion of other religions and even cult groups. This will not be a forum to discuss their doctrines but will be a forum on how we defend Christianity against such religions. This does not give equal right to people who follow those other doctrines. If you do not agree, thinking your religion isn’t being fairly treated, send the moderator a private message and a thread can be created in the appropriate forum. If you post your defense in this forum, it will be immediately deleted.
- If at any time you think your post might be a violation of these rules then simply send it to the moderator(s) of this forum and they will be more than happy to make that call. Understand that the moderator of the forum is not an editor and the delete option is what will be primarily used. The moderator that deletes a post will notify you via Private Message of the offense but they are not obligated to slice and dice your post to make it appropriate for this forum. If a moderator does edits a post for you then you may simply count it a blessing.
And naturally we reserve the right to add to these rules as we find necessary to do so. Always keep in mind that the main rules of the forum apply and if you haven't read them... do so now.
Board Rules
Remember that this is Apologetics and Evangelism. The theme here is how we witness to believers and apologetics will be necessary especially when it comes to God's nature and evolution vs. creationism etc. etc. Even the deity of Christ.
This is not a forum where we get into the doctrinal apologetics and issues that denominations are split on. There is way too much of that going on in here and unfortunatly that seems to drown out what the nature of this section is for. So I moved some threads today and hopefully that will get folks on track a bit.
I understand that some of that division is going to come out in the various threads when discussing evangelism etc... but let's keep the evangelism part of this the active part.... not doctrinal divides.
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