Welcome back, Creation Tutor! I knew I had not seen you in a long time. And maybe not again soon?
I have learned so much in this forum. I used to be a synergistic, now I am a monergist. I have moved over to the Reformed side of soteriology, although that is also from studying the Bible. Amazing to find out what I had been taught all these years about salvation was wrong. And thanks to all who stand up for the truth on this important issue!
I have confirmed my position on women in ministry, through discussions, and I am seriously considering doing further studies on heresies, I have learned so much refuting people. And if they didn't change, well, that is not on me! I've have done my best to warn them.
I was nearly seduced by a false doctrine, but thanks to people who stood firm concerning repentance, who I disagreed with for months, many of whom were banned, God was able to pull me out of that hypergrace heresy, using the Word of God.
I have learned to draw closer to God, to worship and praise him in all things, through this forum. I pray a few may have had seeds planted in their hearts, either for salvation, or moving out of wrong Biblical doctrines.
I've even left a few times, because I needed an attitude adjustment in the way I was fighting! Instead, I learned to use the Word, not my ego to discuss things. I've prayed about leaving permanently, but I am glad God has always brought me back, and I have some good friendships and ties with people in various parts of the world, because of this forum. And, if you don't like the BDF, there are so many other forums.