Oh good, another one. Rather than throw silly idioms about, learn the rules of debate, even the most basic. The onus is on the one that insists the post-tribulation rapture is scripture, not the pre.
The pretribulation rapture is proven with scripture throughout this thread. The post tribulation rapture was claimed to be in evidence when one posted the scripture of 1st Thessalonians chapter 4, but that was not correct and the post tribulation rapture claim was not supported in either that chapter 4 nor in chapter 5. In fact, the pre-tribulation rapture was.
Realizing you're unaware at that point allow me to help you. You just provided a quote that applies to you both.
What comes next? Insults and pejoratives? If you and Lucy are not here to learn scripture, don't attempt to play games with it. There are Christians in this forum dedicated to Christ and we respect the Word, and His word.
The pretribulation rapture is proven with scripture throughout this thread. The post tribulation rapture was claimed to be in evidence when one posted the scripture of 1st Thessalonians chapter 4, but that was not correct and the post tribulation rapture claim was not supported in either that chapter 4 nor in chapter 5. In fact, the pre-tribulation rapture was.
Realizing you're unaware at that point allow me to help you. You just provided a quote that applies to you both.
What comes next? Insults and pejoratives? If you and Lucy are not here to learn scripture, don't attempt to play games with it. There are Christians in this forum dedicated to Christ and we respect the Word, and His word.
Realizing you are unaware of that which is most important - and most beneficial - about the context of this situation -- let me help you.
Real, actual, true born-again Christians - who are "dedicated to Christ" and "respect the Word" - are not inclined to turning every 'discussion' into a 'debate'; rather, they have a natural inborn love in their heart towards their brothers and sisters in Christ - which translates very easily and successfully into the desire and want and will to 'discuss' any given topic with their brothers and sisters in Christ rather than to 'debate' the topic with them.
They do not have the desire to make 'opponents' or 'enemies' of their brothers and sisters in Christ; but rather, wish to encourage them to always - with humility - seek the truth.
There is a proper place and time for debate; however, I do not believe that every thread on CC is it.
The name of this forum is Bible Discussion Forum -- not Bible Debate Forum.
Perhaps the threads initiated by the OP with the intent of it being for the purpose of debate should have "[DEBATE]" in the title or some such thing.
If no such designation is given, then I have every reason to determine and decide that the 'default' condition exists - it is a thread meant for 'discussion' and not 'debate'.
A debate (to have/hold a debate) is only valid when it is clearly declared and advertized as such before it commences.
Please note that the OP has that option - not everyone [else] who chooses to post in their thread.
If you are not the OP --- you DO NOT have the "right" to turn the thread into a circus by transforming the 'discussion' into a 'debate'.
No one has the "right" to declare "this discussion is now a debate" after it commences unless ALL parties involved are in agreement to change its status as such.
And, if you really believe that every thread on CC should operate according to Robert's Rules of Order (or any other rules of debate), then I suggest you are in need of some priority-setting in your life.
And, if you are incapable of having a discussion with other people without feeling like you have to force it into being a debate -- well, everyone should pray for you such that God will help you to overcome the evil that Satan has shackled you with.
I am not here to 'debate' - I would much rather 'discuss'.
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