Bible discussions…

[Believer08]

It's often a waste of time engaging in online discussions or debates about doctrine or theology on social media. Social media platforms foster shallow discussions, where comments quickly spiral out of control, deviating from the original topic. Brief, simplistic answers are easily misinterpreted and picked apart. And due to living in an impatient culture conditioned for brevity due to some sites only allowing a limited amount of words or a time limit on videos, most long posts won’t even get read. Doctrine and theology requires in-depth discussion of studying God's word, not sound bites or cryptic statements. Meaningful progress is unlikely in online convos, and people often remain unconvinced even after being presented with opposing views.

The internet has led people to express themselves more aggressively, saying things they wouldn't normally say face-to-face. This has created a culture of reckless commentary and criticism. When online discussions descend into name-calling, misrepresentation, and refusal to listen, it's time to set boundaries. Spiritual principles remind us that there's a limit to how much energy we should invest in fruitless conversations (Matthew 7:6, Mark 6:11, Acts 18:6).

 

[JaumeJ]

Hearing Jesus Yeshua will fulfill all doctrine and theology. Sometimes we hear Him via others.

 

[keepingthingsreal]

It's often a waste of time engaging in online discussions or debates about doctrine or theology on social media. Social media platforms foster shallow discussions, where comments quickly spiral out of control, deviating from the original topic. Brief, simplistic answers are easily misinterpreted and picked apart. And due to living in an impatient culture conditioned for brevity due to some sites only allowing a limited amount of words or a time limit on videos, most long posts won’t even get read. Doctrine and theology requires in-depth discussion of studying God's word, not sound bites or cryptic statements. Meaningful progress is unlikely in online convos, and people often remain unconvinced even after being presented with opposing views.

The internet has led people to express themselves more aggressively, saying things they wouldn't normally say face-to-face. This has created a culture of reckless commentary and criticism. When online discussions descend into name-calling, misrepresentation, and refusal to listen, it's time to set boundaries. Spiritual principles remind us that there's a limit to how much energy we should invest in fruitless conversations (Matthew 7:6, Mark 6:11, Acts 18:6).

Sad, but true. I ask myself every day what I am still doing here. There is nothing wrong with the site itself, but my participation here really has not positively affected anybody. Eventually, I will just fade away.

Anyhow, I am totally in agreement with you concerning the need for in-depth discussions while studying God's word.

 

[shittim]

Sad, but true. I ask myself every day what I am still doing here. There is nothing wrong with the site itself, but my participation here really has not positively affected anybody. Eventually, I will just fade away.

Anyhow, I am totally in agreement with you concerning the need for in-depth discussions while studying God's word.

Are we all not required to take things to Him who will guide us in ALL truth via Holy Spirit?
Thus we will lean NOT on our own understanding.
blessings

 

[Lynx]

It's often a waste of time engaging in online discussions or debates about doctrine or theology on social media. Social media platforms foster shallow discussions, where comments quickly spiral out of control, deviating from the original topic. Brief, simplistic answers are easily misinterpreted and picked apart. And due to living in an impatient culture conditioned for brevity due to some sites only allowing a limited amount of words or a time limit on videos, most long posts won’t even get read. Doctrine and theology requires in-depth discussion of studying God's word, not sound bites or cryptic statements. Meaningful progress is unlikely in online convos, and people often remain unconvinced even after being presented with opposing views.

The internet has led people to express themselves more aggressively, saying things they wouldn't normally say face-to-face. This has created a culture of reckless commentary and criticism. When online discussions descend into name-calling, misrepresentation, and refusal to listen, it's time to set boundaries. Spiritual principles remind us that there's a limit to how much energy we should invest in fruitless conversations (Matthew 7:6, Mark 6:11, Acts 18:6).

Yup.

 

[Seeker47]

I agree discussions are difficult on a forum, they turn downward very quickly. Sadly, only the first few posts are topical and have value. But that said, as I grow increasingly more isolated, those few brief discussions take on greater value and significance. I do find nuggets of truth here mix among the mire.

I thank God for bringing me this opportunity to grow and share, halting as it may be.

 

[ResidentAlien]

When I was younger I craved long, in-depth Bible discussions. Now I just prefer to read His word and let Him speak to me. Sometimes we make things more complicated than they have to be.

 

[jacko]

knowing the word is great, but knowing w/o the fruit, which is love for others and compassion is meaningless.

 

[Lynx]

knowing the word is great, but knowing w/o the fruit, which is love for others and compassion is meaningless.

I heard you're into the word
Getting into the word
But is the word getting into you?

 

[jacko]

I heard you're into the word
Getting into the word
But is the word getting into you?

translations matter.... big time. Here's what I have learned. KJV is still OG.

I printed out Jeremiah 29:11 and printed in on my wall. NIV.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

upon a deeper dive... I delve into the KJV.

Jeremiah 29:11


11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

big difference man!!!

so I had to search up the Hebrew with help of AI..
the key word here is SHalom.... to the untrained... "prosperity" ... well we can think that that means.

 

[Lynx]

translations matter.... big time. Here's what I have learned. KJV is still OG.

I printed out Jeremiah 29:11 and printed in on my wall. NIV.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

upon a deeper dive... I delve into the KJV.

Jeremiah 29:11


11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

big difference man!!!

so I had to search up the Hebrew with help of AI..
the key word here is SHalom.... to the untrained... "prosperity" ... well we can think that that means.

Here we go again...

What about when those boys "digged down a wall"?