I see 2Tim 2:23-24 as not telling we should never engage in doctrinal discussion, but it tells me to be gentle when engaged in doctrinal discussions.
If I were to read someone's post that said there are multiple ways to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, I would engage that person and show scripturally the true and only way to enter Heaven. I would not start my conversation with them by saying they are fools and heading straight to the gates of hell (yes it is true they are fools heading straight to hell), but being that they are unlearned I would gently teach them the truth and allow the Holy Spirit to convict them. What I see on most of the threads here on CC is a direct assault on any one who disagrees with their theology. They are unable to teach because of strife.
If I were to read a post about full emersion water baptism vs. sprinkle baptism, I would not engage in debate as I know this would gender strife. I would have to be shown that one is not the path to salvation. The thief on the cross was not water baptized but entered paradise as Jesus said, Today you will be with Me in paradise.
I agree we should debate theology. I'm just looking for a civil discussion not an all out war of words.
If I were to read someone's post that said there are multiple ways to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, I would engage that person and show scripturally the true and only way to enter Heaven. I would not start my conversation with them by saying they are fools and heading straight to the gates of hell (yes it is true they are fools heading straight to hell), but being that they are unlearned I would gently teach them the truth and allow the Holy Spirit to convict them. What I see on most of the threads here on CC is a direct assault on any one who disagrees with their theology. They are unable to teach because of strife.
If I were to read a post about full emersion water baptism vs. sprinkle baptism, I would not engage in debate as I know this would gender strife. I would have to be shown that one is not the path to salvation. The thief on the cross was not water baptized but entered paradise as Jesus said, Today you will be with Me in paradise.
I agree we should debate theology. I'm just looking for a civil discussion not an all out war of words.
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