What different theological perspectives are represented on this board?

[Claude]

I am a non-denominational believer.  I believe the Bible is completely true and just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago.  I base everything I believe on the Bible and will not accept false contradictions and beliefs made by men.  The Bible was written by God, and God can never lie.

There's a doctrine that summarizes what you believe in...

[NotOfThisWorld66]

The Bible is a record of historical events.  I believe every word it says.  Simple as that.  Only the Bible was written by God, and therefore has no faults, as men may have.  If you want a specific "denomination," I am a Word of Faith believer who attends Faith Life Church.

[Alex_Olijar]

The Bible is a record of historical events.  I believe every word it says.  Simple as that.  Only the Bible was written by God, and therefore has no faults, as men may have.  If you want a specific "denomination," I am a Word of Faith believer who attends Faith Life Church.

I'm more alluding to some people I know who say the Bible is a textbook for every aspect of life including all scientific pursuits. Are you among them or seperate?

[NotOfThisWorld66]

Science says that the world just came to be over an accident, and/or that people evolved from lower species.  I believe that these are false, because they do not line up with the Bible.  Therefore, yes, I believe that all scientific theories should line up with the Bible to be true.  I believe that everything should line up with the Bible to be true.  If it doesn't line up with the Bible, I won't believe it.

[Alex_Olijar]

I'm talking about people who read the Bible as a biology texdtbook rather than pointing out falsities in other textbooks.

[Egyptian]

I believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God written and preserved for throughout the ages by holy but imperfect men. I believe that the stories recorded in the Bible are true and accurate. I believe they happened, and that no archaeological evidence refuting a Biblical claim has so far been found.

I believe that there is a substantial difference between the word of God (the Bible) and the Word of God (Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity). The Word - LOGOS - of God is infinitely more than words printed on a page.

I do not believe that the Bible was intended to be a science manual, but rather that it was intended to show man how to know and love God (revelation of faith) and how to treat his fellow human beings decently (instruction in goodness).

I embrace the Nicene Creed (below) as my theological statement of faith.

-Egyptian

I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of
God, begotten of the Father before all ages;

Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten,
not created, of one essence with the Father
through Whom all things were made.

Who for us men and for our salvation
came down from heaven and was incarnate
of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man.

He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate,
and suffered and was buried;

And He rose on the third day,
according to the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father;

And He will come again with glory to judge the living
and dead. His kingdom shall have no end.

And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Creator of life,
Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the
Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who
spoke through the prophets.

In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.

I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

I look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the age to come.

Amen.

[TechnoEthicist]

Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan 71%
Emergent/PostModern            64%
NeoOrthodox                        57%
Fundamentalist                     54%
Roman Catholic                     50%
Reformed Evangelical             50%
Classic Liberal                       39%
Charismatic/Pentecostal          36%
Modern Liberal                       32%

Wish the site wasn't broken...

[NotOfThisWorld66]

Amen to Egyptian.

The Bible isn't supposed to be a science manual.  It rather shows us how to love God and how to live right to the fullest extent.  Sure, it is the final judge of a scientific theory, but it is not here on earth for that purpose.

[Korunks]

I agree that the test may be broken.  It listed me as a Modern Liberal, though it is my lowest score.  Looks like I am a Fundamentalist.  That is not really a surprise to me.

Fundamentalist     
   93%
Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan    
   86%
Neo orthodox    
   64%
Emergent/Postmodern    
   57%
Reformed Evangelical    
   54%
Charismatic/Pentecostal    
   29%
Classical Liberal    
   21%
Roman Catholic    
   21%
Modern Liberal    
   7%

[Claude]

Amen to Egyptian.

The Bible isn't supposed to be a science manual.  It rather shows us how to love God and how to live right to the fullest extent.  Sure, it is the final judge of a scientific theory, but it is not here on earth for that purpose.

I think when Jannisary said 'if u use it like a science text book", i dont think hes saying u base scientific facts on it like a biology text book. I think what he's saying by "as a science book" is if you read everything in it as a fact like a biology book and take it word for word on a literal basis giving it the final authority of everything.

[Timothy DS]

christian. we all read the Bible, believe Jesus is the one who we worship and love. Any need to cause division based on beliefs that, yes matter, but aren't really needed to be discussed?

[Alex_Olijar]

Amen to Egyptian.

The Bible isn't supposed to be a science manual.  It rather shows us how to love God and how to live right to the fullest extent.  Sure, it is the final judge of a scientific theory, but it is not here on earth for that purpose.

I think when Jannisary said 'if u use it like a science text book", i dont think hes saying u base scientific facts on it like a biology text book. I think what he's saying by "as a science book" is if you read everything in it as a fact like a biology book and take it word for word on a literal basis giving it the final authority of everything.

Basically. I know people who say the Bible can teach you how to do heart surgery.

[NotOfThisWorld66]

They are right.  Because the Holy Spirit (if you accept it) is a gift that can teach you anything.  In fact, he's the one who taught me to play chess so well.  I have never had formal coaching, but because of him I can draw a master computer in chess at a young age.  I take no credit for it-the Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity, and he can help you do anything.  But faith without works is dead, so you can't go into a school test and not study (deliberately, you understand) and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance.

[Claude]

Amen to Egyptian.

The Bible isn't supposed to be a science manual.  It rather shows us how to love God and how to live right to the fullest extent.  Sure, it is the final judge of a scientific theory, but it is not here on earth for that purpose.

I think when Jannisary said 'if u use it like a science text book", i dont think hes saying u base scientific facts on it like a biology text book. I think what he's saying by "as a science book" is if you read everything in it as a fact like a biology book and take it word for word on a literal basis giving it the final authority of everything.

Basically. I know people who say the Bible can teach you how to do heart surgery.

Oh. Lol, nevermind then

[lightningninja]

Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan     
   79%
Fundamentalist    
   75%
Emergent/Postmodern    
   68%
Neo orthodox    
   68%
Reformed Evangelical    
   64%
Charismatic/Pentecostal    
   50%
Classical Liberal    
   43%
Roman Catholic    
   39%
Modern Liberal    
   29%

I think I'd agree with most of this except being a modern liberal. I don't even think I'm 29%. 

[Egyptian]

christian. we all read the Bible, believe Jesus is the one who we worship and love. Any need to cause division based on beliefs that, yes matter, but aren't really needed to be discussed?

St. Paul says we are to be ready to give an answer, in love, them who ask us about our faith. :-)

[Timothy DS]

as long as that is the purpose. I've been on places before where people create arugments about beliefs just for the sake of argument and division. 

[NotOfThisWorld66]

well i belive the only way to heaven is through God/Jesus i also belive the only bible to get real information is the Holly Bible i also belive that you are suposed  to pray to God and God only, and im a non denomanational (i know i spellt this wrong).

 

[Felix]

Bravo! Encore!

[Colin Michael]

Every time we have one of these threads an argument about quid est scriptura? comes up. Every time.

[Felix]

Sad truth.

[Alex_Olijar]

Do yo ueven know what quid est scriptura means?

[Colin Michael]

Do yo ueven know what quid est scriptura means?

Well, since I constructed the sentence myself, I'd like to think it means "what is scripture?"

[Felix]

You spelled even wrong.

[The Spy]

You spelled even wrong.

and "Yo." He just misused the spacebar. Also, could you not instapost so much?

Do yo ueven know what quid est scriptura means?

Well, since I constructed the sentence myself, I'd like to think it means "what is scripture?

That is the true meaning of the sentence. Janissary was just questioning Gandalf the White.