Post by FaithWalker on Dec 12, 2007 11:11:56 GMT -6
The following rules apply to Rapture Watch.
We want to ensure we have a pleasant time together and so we need to establish some fundamental rules.
This board is like entering a private home whereby you honor your hosts by respecting their household rules.
The purpose of this board is to provide a safe haven for the sheep of the body of Jesus Christ and a witnessing testimony to the world.
These rules can be modified at anytime.
If you agree with our list below you can post in Rapture Watch:
[01] No cussing, foul, rude, or crude language.
[02] No graphic pictures of violence, nudity, or semi-nude photos or videos.
[03] No blasphemy in mocking God, His character, or using our Lord's name in vain.
[04] Defend God's Infallible Word not the ways of the World, liberalism, false translations, or False Cults.
[05] Do not promote anything non-Christian or unscriptural. Do not sign up to attack the Christian faith in the guise of wanting to learn, or questioning the Christian faith as an agnostic or atheist for the entertainment of arguments. Our primary focus is current prophecy, not attacking the Christian fundamentals in apologetics.
[06] Do not promote False Teachers, False Prophets, Heretical movements, anti Christian books, false scriptures, Bible codes, or False Cults.
[07] We Do not support 'Words of Knowledge', Dreams and Vision Interpretations, Words of Faith, Bible Codes, personal spiritual encounters, personal messages from God, self perceived signs of future events, unique events perceived as signs from God, personal prophecies, or any other subjective experiences. We encourage you to study and hear from God's word. II Timothy 2:15
[08] Do not promote immoral or ungodly materials or links.
[09] No Spamming.
[10] Treat others with dignity & respect (as you like being treated). No name calling or talking down to and belittling others. Luke 6:31
Attack the argument not the person.
[11] No End Times Date Settings or Antichrist speculations. This includes linking to sites that speculate.
[12] Do not complain about other message boards or their members.
[13] No Liberal or Left Wing Agendas, Anti-American Conspiracies, or Anti-War Propaganda. This board is overall a conservative board that falls in line with the Word of God in that we uphold God's word as the final authority on all matters.
[14] No postings from other boards or blogs.
[15] This board is Pre-Tribulation Rapture, Pre 70th week, and Pre-Millennial Dispensational in our position of End Times Prophecy. We also believe in a literal 7 year Tribulation period, after the Rapture, during which God finishes His discipline of Israel and finalizes His judgments on the unbelieving world. In order to stay within our scriptural position and keep order and peace, all discussions on these topics must follow suit. Our Lord Jesus Christ told us that we don't know the day or hour of His return and to always be ready and keep watch.
[16] We believe that the Holy Bible (old and new testaments, 66 books) is the only true Word of God in its entirety and fullness, is perfect without error in the ancient manuscripts. Due to the divisiveness of translation debates we will not encourage a KJV-only position but invite you to be a Berean and carefully examine all translations. Disagreement with a certain translation is not a personal attack.
[17] No double teaming or ganging up on someone.
(It's ok to agree or disagree with someone but it goes too far when it becomes personal and used against them. This is a place of fellowship and forgiveness, not one of division or cliques. Use your best judgment about this and if you have any questions you can PM our Admin team.)
[18] When posting articles from news sites, post ONLY the first few paragraphs and always provide the link.
This is to abide by copyright laws.
[19] ONLY ONE ACCOUNT PER PERSON ALLOWED!
[20] Do not PM others with your private agendas.
[21] Please, no dispensing of medical advice on the board. We realize that at times folks just need a second opinion on things, but this is really something you should get from your local doctor's office, not from people (strangers) online. Please consult your local doctor for medical advice.
[22] Do Not Judge In An Unrighteous Manner - Determining that someone is less of, or not truly a Christian because of a perceived lack of spiritual gifts, worship style, observance or non-observance of holidays, because they are divorced or remarried, because of their political affiliation, they are experiencing various trials, or because you feel that someone who confesses they are saved by grace through faith in Christ, isn't, is not judging righteously. All members are encouraged to examine and judge doctrine held by other members in light of Biblical truth, but their salvation is a matter to be judged by Christ. (John 7:24; Matthew 7:1-2; John 5:25-29, I Corinthians 4:5)
[23]Questionable Posts/Threads - We reserve the right to edit or remove any postings that we feel are detrimental to the fellowship of this board, or the witness of this board, as the board Admin team sees fit. This message board operates with a limited staff. It isn't possible to read every post. If you see a board violation, please report it.
[24]Christian and Family Friendly - This board is a family-friendly Christian Fellowship board. We strive to provide a place for Christians to fellowship and congregate without fear of being harassed from people with opposing views. As a result, individuals who are not of the Christian faith are required to keep their posting in the apologetics area of this board.
[25]No blasphemy - While we welcome discussion on matters of Christianity by those who do not share our faith, we ask that they respect our beliefs and remain in the Apologetics forum, which was created for that purpose. Mocking our God, beliefs or members, baiting, inflammatory or sarcastic posts, will result in a loss of posting privileges. (Matt 15:17-20)
[26]No cultic material - This is a Christian message board. Teaching that does not agree with the Bible is not to be promoted. This includes, but is not limited to, Mormon, Jehovah Witness, Scientology, Christian Identity, New Age, Shepherd's Chapel, Sacred Name Movements, and Seventh Day Adventist teachings. Those who adhere to these beliefs are welcome to discuss Christianity in the Apologetics forum. (Gal 1:6)
[27]No hotlinking images - Hotlinking, also known as bandwidth theft, involves posting images stored on a website you don't own or control. Linking to images stored on a website you do own or control is allowed provided the images are family friendly.
[28]No statements supporting renewed (Inter-spirituality) - the blending of contemplative prayer and uniting of all religions (Ecumenism) including any suggestions the church needs a new mystical (Emerging/Emergent) myth Gospel, that Jesus Christ is not the only way to salvation, or the Interfaith beliefs that all religions and faiths lead to heaven (Universalism), or any other universalistic concepts of "salvation" (that all the sincere find heaven) are usually regarded as "finding the god within you," (Panentheism) and god is in everything (Pantheism).
The Admin team reserves the right to determine what constitutes ecumenical emergent teachings and promotions.
All issues pertaining to board rules will be discussed and handled by the Admin team. You may PM the Admin. (Faithwalker) if you disagree with any rules rather than posting protests in baited threads disguised as vicarious concerns.
We are first and foremost a private Christian Fellowship forum who's purpose is to offer a place for like minded Christians to meet and fellowship and discuss current events as they relate to the End Times and also a place to rightly divide the Word together. While many current events do open doors for discussion, we would like to see these types of discussions focus on defending God's Word and not Liberal world views. This board is a conservative oriented board, and while we do allow comments and opinions from opposing viewpoints, we will not allow people to make this board a worldly and liberal agenda battleground for the promotion of man's word over God's word.
We as believers are in the world, but not of it, and we need to continue to defend God's Word even more as the days grow ever darker. Please remember to keep our Christian witness in mind when posting and treat each other respectfully, as you would like to be treated.
We do not tolerate those coming into our forum promoting a worldly liberal agendas. Those repeatedly defending the world over God's Word will be restricted to the Apologetics area of the board only-so fellow brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ can show scripturally how God's Word views issues. If we find that a poster is here to only promote the world or a liberal agenda, membership will be restricted and/or canceled as we need to protect the sheep, seekers, the brethren and ensure there is not confusion and error sown within the body.
We want to ensure we have a pleasant time together and so we need to establish some fundamental rules.
This board is like entering a private home whereby you honor your hosts by respecting their household rules.
The purpose of this board is to provide a safe haven for the sheep of the body of Jesus Christ and a witnessing testimony to the world.
These rules can be modified at anytime.
If you agree with our list below you can post in Rapture Watch:
[01] No cussing, foul, rude, or crude language.
[02] No graphic pictures of violence, nudity, or semi-nude photos or videos.
[03] No blasphemy in mocking God, His character, or using our Lord's name in vain.
[04] Defend God's Infallible Word not the ways of the World, liberalism, false translations, or False Cults.
[05] Do not promote anything non-Christian or unscriptural. Do not sign up to attack the Christian faith in the guise of wanting to learn, or questioning the Christian faith as an agnostic or atheist for the entertainment of arguments. Our primary focus is current prophecy, not attacking the Christian fundamentals in apologetics.
[06] Do not promote False Teachers, False Prophets, Heretical movements, anti Christian books, false scriptures, Bible codes, or False Cults.
[07] We Do not support 'Words of Knowledge', Dreams and Vision Interpretations, Words of Faith, Bible Codes, personal spiritual encounters, personal messages from God, self perceived signs of future events, unique events perceived as signs from God, personal prophecies, or any other subjective experiences. We encourage you to study and hear from God's word. II Timothy 2:15
[08] Do not promote immoral or ungodly materials or links.
[09] No Spamming.
[10] Treat others with dignity & respect (as you like being treated). No name calling or talking down to and belittling others. Luke 6:31
Attack the argument not the person.
[11] No End Times Date Settings or Antichrist speculations. This includes linking to sites that speculate.
[12] Do not complain about other message boards or their members.
[13] No Liberal or Left Wing Agendas, Anti-American Conspiracies, or Anti-War Propaganda. This board is overall a conservative board that falls in line with the Word of God in that we uphold God's word as the final authority on all matters.
[14] No postings from other boards or blogs.
[15] This board is Pre-Tribulation Rapture, Pre 70th week, and Pre-Millennial Dispensational in our position of End Times Prophecy. We also believe in a literal 7 year Tribulation period, after the Rapture, during which God finishes His discipline of Israel and finalizes His judgments on the unbelieving world. In order to stay within our scriptural position and keep order and peace, all discussions on these topics must follow suit. Our Lord Jesus Christ told us that we don't know the day or hour of His return and to always be ready and keep watch.
[16] We believe that the Holy Bible (old and new testaments, 66 books) is the only true Word of God in its entirety and fullness, is perfect without error in the ancient manuscripts. Due to the divisiveness of translation debates we will not encourage a KJV-only position but invite you to be a Berean and carefully examine all translations. Disagreement with a certain translation is not a personal attack.
[17] No double teaming or ganging up on someone.
(It's ok to agree or disagree with someone but it goes too far when it becomes personal and used against them. This is a place of fellowship and forgiveness, not one of division or cliques. Use your best judgment about this and if you have any questions you can PM our Admin team.)
[18] When posting articles from news sites, post ONLY the first few paragraphs and always provide the link.
This is to abide by copyright laws.
[19] ONLY ONE ACCOUNT PER PERSON ALLOWED!
[20] Do not PM others with your private agendas.
[21] Please, no dispensing of medical advice on the board. We realize that at times folks just need a second opinion on things, but this is really something you should get from your local doctor's office, not from people (strangers) online. Please consult your local doctor for medical advice.
[22] Do Not Judge In An Unrighteous Manner - Determining that someone is less of, or not truly a Christian because of a perceived lack of spiritual gifts, worship style, observance or non-observance of holidays, because they are divorced or remarried, because of their political affiliation, they are experiencing various trials, or because you feel that someone who confesses they are saved by grace through faith in Christ, isn't, is not judging righteously. All members are encouraged to examine and judge doctrine held by other members in light of Biblical truth, but their salvation is a matter to be judged by Christ. (John 7:24; Matthew 7:1-2; John 5:25-29, I Corinthians 4:5)
[23]Questionable Posts/Threads - We reserve the right to edit or remove any postings that we feel are detrimental to the fellowship of this board, or the witness of this board, as the board Admin team sees fit. This message board operates with a limited staff. It isn't possible to read every post. If you see a board violation, please report it.
[24]Christian and Family Friendly - This board is a family-friendly Christian Fellowship board. We strive to provide a place for Christians to fellowship and congregate without fear of being harassed from people with opposing views. As a result, individuals who are not of the Christian faith are required to keep their posting in the apologetics area of this board.
[25]No blasphemy - While we welcome discussion on matters of Christianity by those who do not share our faith, we ask that they respect our beliefs and remain in the Apologetics forum, which was created for that purpose. Mocking our God, beliefs or members, baiting, inflammatory or sarcastic posts, will result in a loss of posting privileges. (Matt 15:17-20)
[26]No cultic material - This is a Christian message board. Teaching that does not agree with the Bible is not to be promoted. This includes, but is not limited to, Mormon, Jehovah Witness, Scientology, Christian Identity, New Age, Shepherd's Chapel, Sacred Name Movements, and Seventh Day Adventist teachings. Those who adhere to these beliefs are welcome to discuss Christianity in the Apologetics forum. (Gal 1:6)
[27]No hotlinking images - Hotlinking, also known as bandwidth theft, involves posting images stored on a website you don't own or control. Linking to images stored on a website you do own or control is allowed provided the images are family friendly.
[28]No statements supporting renewed (Inter-spirituality) - the blending of contemplative prayer and uniting of all religions (Ecumenism) including any suggestions the church needs a new mystical (Emerging/Emergent) myth Gospel, that Jesus Christ is not the only way to salvation, or the Interfaith beliefs that all religions and faiths lead to heaven (Universalism), or any other universalistic concepts of "salvation" (that all the sincere find heaven) are usually regarded as "finding the god within you," (Panentheism) and god is in everything (Pantheism).
The Admin team reserves the right to determine what constitutes ecumenical emergent teachings and promotions.
All issues pertaining to board rules will be discussed and handled by the Admin team. You may PM the Admin. (Faithwalker) if you disagree with any rules rather than posting protests in baited threads disguised as vicarious concerns.
We are first and foremost a private Christian Fellowship forum who's purpose is to offer a place for like minded Christians to meet and fellowship and discuss current events as they relate to the End Times and also a place to rightly divide the Word together. While many current events do open doors for discussion, we would like to see these types of discussions focus on defending God's Word and not Liberal world views. This board is a conservative oriented board, and while we do allow comments and opinions from opposing viewpoints, we will not allow people to make this board a worldly and liberal agenda battleground for the promotion of man's word over God's word.
We as believers are in the world, but not of it, and we need to continue to defend God's Word even more as the days grow ever darker. Please remember to keep our Christian witness in mind when posting and treat each other respectfully, as you would like to be treated.
We do not tolerate those coming into our forum promoting a worldly liberal agendas. Those repeatedly defending the world over God's Word will be restricted to the Apologetics area of the board only-so fellow brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ can show scripturally how God's Word views issues. If we find that a poster is here to only promote the world or a liberal agenda, membership will be restricted and/or canceled as we need to protect the sheep, seekers, the brethren and ensure there is not confusion and error sown within the body.