Missing members?

[micah7:9]

Personally what i witnessed in what maybe called arguing is doctrinal. Like trinity, water baptism, a soul  like the "immortal" soul, man having free will, and the big one "soul sleep." stuff like that.  :2c:

[jabcat]

For those who may not know, it was decided several years ago that name-calling, insulting, people declaring their long teachings of aberrant theology such as saying the cross wasn't necessary, the scriptures were suspect,  and about whatever else goes or people wanted to ARGUE about, would no longer be prevelant on the boards. Gary also said there should be a respect for scripture. It is an agreed-upon approach.  Gary trimmed the boards from so many different categories, and also said he wants a focused forum;  focused on the Victorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, rather than a general, open, "anything goes" forum like exist elsewhere.  Of course many people didn't like it, and most of them went elsewhere.  Most who stayed share in unity and peace, attempting to build up the body.

Gary owns the site and he wants a forum that fits certain criteria, like anyone else who has their own privately owned site. He doesn't want the distractions of fighting and open teaching of aberrant doctrines that are OBVIOUSLY against the scriptures (much room is given for varying interpretation within the scriptures, but still, not just anything goes like on some sites I've visited and like some people want.) I think Gary and the forum would rather have a smaller group of active members who know how to get along and share with each other in a helpful way, building others up, who are then able to help folks who pass through and might be looking for help.  That's Gary's mission for the boards.  In essence, people that are here to fellowship and help, not here to fight, complain, and be a put off to those hurting and searching.   Gary realizes TM does not fit everyone's wishes, and he's OK with that.

[jabcat]

Jabcat, when he can..

I most always could post something  haha  :laugh:, but "give room" to others rather than blabbing too much like I do sometimes.   :handshake:

There's been some really nice, helpful things shared recently from members.   :thumbsup:

[Seth]

 :thumbsup:

[anna274]

For those who may not know, it was decided several years ago that name-calling, insulting, people declaring their long teachings of aberrant theology such as saying the cross wasn't necessary, the scriptures were suspect,  and about whatever else goes or people wanted to ARGUE about, would no longer be prevelant on the boards. Gary also said there should be a respect for scripture. It is an agreed-upon approach.  Gary trimmed the boards from so many different categories, and also said he wants a focused forum;  focused on the Victorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, rather than a general, open, "anything goes" forum like exist elsewhere.  Of course many people didn't like it, and most of them went elsewhere.  Most who stayed share in unity and peace, attempting to build up the body.

Gary owns the site and he wants a forum that fits certain criteria, like anyone else who has their own privately owned site. He doesn't want the distractions of fighting and open teaching of aberrant doctrines that are OBVIOUSLY against the scriptures (much room is given for varying interpretation within the scriptures, but still, not just anything goes like on some sites I've visited and like some people want.) I think Gary and the forum would rather have a smaller group of active members who know how to get along and share with each other in a helpful way, building others up, who are then able to help folks who pass through and might be looking for help.  That's Gary's mission for the boards.  In essence, people that are here to fellowship and help, not here to fight, complain, and be a put off to those hurting and searching.   Gary realizes TM does not fit everyone's wishes, and he's OK with that.

Thanks so much.  Definitely an answer to the question/prayer I had these past few days regarding what Gary was hoping to accomplish with Tentmaker Forum. 

"Fellowship and help...  focusing on the Victorious Gospel of Jesus Christ..."

re: "...know how to get along and share with each other in a helpful way, building others up..."  Sometimes, I am very unhappy with myself because I don't reach out--- I don't put my arms around the hurting ones... and I am so grateful that we do have a few members that do that very graciously and lovingly. But, I also know that my way of "sharing"... "getting along with others" is acceptable and appreciated and so I don't remain unhappy with myself... 

[jabcat]

yw  :)

[Miriam]

I posted regularly here for a while and I still return to read, not just the threads but the wealth of material there is on the home page. I found this forum very shortly after first coming across the concept of universalism and everyone was very welcoming and kind and I learnt a lot - and am still learning. I am not much of a poster on any forum these days but I continue to read and study. Tentmaker will always have a special place in my heart as the place where I first saw that there were other people who really did believe that the good news is that good.  :thumbsup:

[CHB]

   Missing   you  CHB ,

one who always blessed by their posts   and SQ  sweet sister
  I dont post at any other forum , I have in the past , but  not now

  and I used to post at Kingdom Talk [my only  and first ]  forum by Bill Gorton years ago before His   "going home"

Thanks so much rosered for remembering me, it means a lot. I just haven't had time to post lately. I do come on and read sometimes.

CHB

[rosered]

 

Glad to see you back !
I  may be gone for awhile
  this old computer has finally  decided  to die  the hard drive is going out rapidly
  and   must reset up a new one ,   I wanted to say goodbye  ..  God bless you all  :HeartThrob:

[WhiteWings]

Glad to see you back !
I  may be gone for awhile
  this old computer has finally  decided  to die  the hard drive is going out rapidly
  and   must reset up a new one ,   I wanted to say goodbye  ..  God bless you all  :HeartThrob:

:sigh: :Gtantrum: :crywipe: :CryBaby: :Mcry: :pitiful: :bsad: :upset:

[Jock]

Hurry back, Rose, you'll be missed

Bless you  :dsunny:


Jock.

[ed]

Ditto!

:thumbsup:

[marie glen]

Glad to see you back !
I  may be gone for awhile
  this old computer has finally  decided  to die  the hard drive is going out rapidly
  and   must reset up a new one ,   I wanted to say goodbye  ..  God bless you all  :HeartThrob:

:sigh: :Gtantrum: :crywipe: :CryBaby: :Mcry: :pitiful: :bsad: :upset:

oh my! hurry back dear! :girlheart:

[Seth]

Glad to see you back !
I  may be gone for awhile
  this old computer has finally  decided  to die  the hard drive is going out rapidly
  and   must reset up a new one ,   I wanted to say goodbye  ..  God bless you all  :HeartThrob:

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!  :eek:

You will be missed

[onlytruth]

Cardinal, glad to see you back, :Pray:prayer with the spirit, powerful!
blessings :icon_king:

[lomarah]

Rosieeeeeeee!!!! I second WW's emoticons. :( Hurry back soon! Not posting much myself as of late but reading lots of posts and being blessed immensely as usual. :)

Glad to see everyone. Love and miss you all.

[Cardinal]

 :cloud9: Rosie, I got a computer, if you got anyone who can clean off the junk off it, it would probably be better than what you had. You're welcome to it. Let me know. May be coming south next month, could drop it off your way? Blessings....

PS @ onlytruth.....thanks bunches......God is good...... :HeartThrob: