Do you discuss theology the same way you do online?

[Lamb]

Sometimes online discussions can be brutal, especially when discussing theology. Do you use the same wording in real life as you do online when you have conversations with people?

 

[Lees]

Sometimes online discussions can be brutal, especially when discussing theology. Do you use the same wording in real life as you do online when you have conversations with people?

Sometimes. It all depends on who the person is I am talking to.

I don't think forum discussion or debate can be compared to conversations you have in your daily life. Those daily life conversations are usually with someone you know who most likely is of the same background or belief.

On a Christian forum you will encounter people who aren't even Christian and who purposefully try and tear down the faith. And some of those will claim to be Christian. I know this to be true because I joined an 'atheist' forum once, but made it known I was Christian, which they allowed. Needless to say we had some volatile discussions. One of the atheist's there warned me that they go to Bible schools and colleges to learn the Christian faith so as to tear it down.

But I have encountered some like these in daily life. And the discussion gets very heated and toxic. And my wording is probably more direct and insulting if It needs to be, because I don't have to worry about getting banned. I just have to listen to the comments of people standing around and listening saying, 'see there, don't ever bring up politics or religion'.

My opinion is, I don't think the two can be compared 90% of the time.

Lees

 

[Josiah]

Pretty much.



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[Lamb]

I use the same wording online and in person. I don't call names! I will do my best to use Law and Gospel properly distinguished and point to Christ and Him crucified for the forgiveness of sins.

 

[Lees]

I use the same wording online and in person. I don't call names! I will do my best to use Law and Gospel properly distinguished and point to Christ and Him crucified for the forgiveness of sins.

'Properly'?

As though there is 'improper'?

Was Jesus 'improper' when what He said in (Matt. 15:26)? Would you have said that?

Lees

 

[Lamb]

'Properly'?

As though there is 'improper'?

Was Jesus 'improper' when what He said in (Matt. 15:26)? Would you have said that?

Lees

Yes, there IS an improper way to give Law and Gospel. Some churches pound down the law when gospel is needed and give gospel when law is needed.

For example:
For those who are in despair about their salvation, you don't give them more law telling them they'll go to hell if they do ___. They need the Gospel, letting them know that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of their sins.

 

[Lees]

Yes, there IS an improper way to give Law and Gospel. Some churches pound down the law when gospel is needed and give gospel when law is needed.

For example:
For those who are in despair about their salvation, you don't give them more law telling them they'll go to hell if they do ___. They need the Gospel, letting them know that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of their sins.

Yes, I agree.

I thought you were talking in terms of a theological discussion in person as opposed to one on the internet. In other words, between two who have opposing views.

Lees

 

[Lamb]

Yes, I agree.

I thought you were talking in terms of a theological discussion in person as opposed to one on the internet. In other words, between two who have opposing views.

Lees

Let's say someone says you have to "obey" in order to get to heaven, but your opinion is that Jesus died for your sins and it was because HE obeyed that gets you to heaven. How do you respond in person, would it be the same way you respond online when dealing with someone of a differing opinion like that?

 

[Lees]

Let's say someone says you have to "obey" in order to get to heaven, but your opinion is that Jesus died for your sins and it was because HE obeyed that gets you to heaven. How do you respond in person, would it be the same way you respond online when dealing with someone of a differing opinion like that?

I believe I have and would respond the same way in person as online. I have participated in debates involving aa church split where doctrine was made the issue. Both sides were Christian. Yet it got very heated with much anger.

The man controlling the debate was from the larger Church organization that the church belonged to. And when I began to speak and ask questions, he comes up and bangs the gavel down and says I am out of order.

But if I am on the job witnessing to someone, I don't expect them to know. So it's a totally different situation. They can say what they want, I expect nothing less. I had one man tell me one time that he stole a Gideons Bible from a hotel room, thinking that would insult me. I laughed and told him that is exactly what they hope you would do. They will gladly replace the Bible.

Lees