What often happens is there are those who still do not understand the difference between sanctification and salvation. It is often incorrectly thought that sanctification and salvation happen continuously.
Salvation occurs only once, sanctification is then a lifelong process.
I have also been in the same position you have. It may be a kneejerk reaction due to this misunderstanding.
Do not let it dishearten you. Do not take it personally. Put on your armour.
The moderators are reasonable and will probably have a chat with you, as they have done with me, on a few occasions. They will explain decisions or ask you for your thoughts on the matter.
Whatever your decision God bless you and keep you.
I was ok with not all forum members understanding, I actually saw it as an opportunity to help them. But the forum moderators themselves telling me Iâm wrong to correctly define the gospel and try snd save others?? That made me think âwhat is going on here?â - it feels like the ones speaking truth (the true Christians) being persecuted. It just hurt and really surprised me. I appreciate your encouragement though
I actually feel the ones promoting false doctrine (works salvation) should be the ones flagged, not the other way around. I would love to take those posts to the moderators but they are the ones telling me we should be âopen and understanding of all views hereâ, I mean that tells me right there some of them donât care about false doctrine being promoted, and worse yet to slap my hand for speaking the truth?? Just really is the opposite of what should be happening.
⢠Do not make posts that speak of any moderator/staff action related to you or another member (including any bans, warnings, or editing or removal of posts).
and
⢠Stating or implying that another Christian member, or group of members, are not Christian is not allowed.
that is all. If anyone wishes to discuss this further my inbox is open.
You may not understand this, so if you do I apologize for bringing it up.
Anyone as a member can flag a post or comment. Mods and Admins look into a flagging afterwards.
A forum such as this is a public one where everyone can say something. Itâs only after some reveal themselves and what they believe that we can fix the problem.
I would say that you should not leave, but join with those that you do agree with and avoid those you do not.
Not every post or comment requires a response. Silence and/or disengagement are valid answers as well as tactics to combat false messages.
To answer is often a distraction and waste of time since these individuals came here just for that purpose, to tie us up in debate or worse.
Readytofly, just take a small breakâŚsince we are all still learning in different stages, myself too. Anyway, there are many who believe as you do here. If someone belongs to the Lord, and is wrong about a doctrine in the Bible, eventually the Holy Spirit will lead that person into the truth, myself as well. We kinda need everyone to stick aroundâŚdonât leave right now while weâre still in the race!..
@Ready2Fly22 as some have said we are all in different stages of sanctification. We need to remember that just like children there are some that have been crawling and are learning to walk.
It can be frustrating for them when they have just taken a couple of steps and then have a fall and then the temper tantrums start.
Understanding scripture is for me very similar. I find that as soon as I have understood what is being said it challenges previous ideas I thought were true which then makes me have a temper tantrum for a bit.
We need to discern the spiritual newborns, from the infants, to the toddlers, the kids, the teenagers and then the adults.
When you say something that you know to be truth, say it once and leave it there. Many on this forum can see the humdingers I have had with others and it is not pretty.
Just let it go take a deep breath and like Jack said take a break and next time donât get involved or donât say anything.
Always be ready to agree to disagree agreeably for the sake of the Body of Christ.
@Ready2Fly22, please reconsider, OK? I have come to understand that we have varied stances on the forum. The only thing that I full out disagree with you on is in telling people that they are not saved if they donât exactly believe OSAS. Donât we all agree that we are saved when we admit that we have sinned (are sinners), when we believe on Christ as our personal Savior, and when we confess that? Let it stop there.
I took me three looks to see that the video was titled âUniqueness of Christianityâ
instead of âUgliness of Christrianityâ. Needless to say I am pleased to have
been wrong.
In all seriousness I dont think youâll find a better group of people
who come together to reason.
We must also remember that a forum (this forum even) is not a church. The church is not a building, or a virtual forum. The church is a body of members.
These forums then can not be held accountable as a church is.
Let us not treat these forums as a church, but each other as the church.
Dear romans 8 - thanks for your post, as I enjoyed hearing of your heart for the Lord. I sometimes feel like I have to lean on our Lord for companionship â- my wife has to remind me at times that in her life before we were Married that she had to lean on and rely on Jesus to get her thru the day. I do like reading on this forum as something to do to keep my mind on our savior as we all await his return for us âŚâŚwhat a blessing to have this in todays world. Blessing to you and all our brothers and Sisters in Christ -maranatha!!
Amen Jack!Sometimes itâs the yes or no decisions that make it easy to see for yourself where youâre heart truly lives! Mineâs with all Gods children. Although some days I struggle to love my enemies. Their name is legion because they are many.
Looking up everyday! Waiting for the knock at my door!
Coming soon⌠Jesus Christ!