The internet and Christianity.

[paul123]

I think we take for granted that we don't have to cross deserts or oceans to talk and be in the presence of other Christians. We simply click on internet explorer and come to Christian Forums. When else in history have we ever had a tool such this. To have fellowship with people all over the world and never leave the comfort of our chairs.
I guess this is more of a mission statement for us to fully use Christian forums for more than forums. Prayer circles, prayer chains, accountablility partners, praise circles, ect. I wouldn't call christian forums a church, but electronically we are a linked. So lets start using it right. We the first in history to be able to do so.

 

[looksgood]

Well said though I think there is much to be said for face to face talk. I actualy find the internet to be rather limited.

But your right, we do have a great tool called the internet. I wonder how many people have come to know God through it's use.

 

[Sennaria]

I think you are very correct. What else be the Great Commission other than take the Gospel to all of the world? Well, this accesses a part of the world also. Missionaries go on foot to remote villages, we have churches in our cities etc.....the internet is becoming a part of the world also and it is wonderful that it can be used for God's kingdom.

It will never replace "face to face" but it sure can plant seeds and get people started to a point where they can develop a "face to face" relationship with someone more local to them. It also, I have found, to be a great way of learning and edification between Christians and to deepen one own's relationship with the Lord through what we learn from each other.

On a personal level, I actually communicate better via the internet with others because I tend to be more introverted and shy...wallflowery type and can actually minister in ways I have a hard time doing in person. And through this, I find it helps me to be more bold in person also.

Just some thoughts.

Sennaria

 

[ChristianRocks]

I think you are very correct. What else be the Great Commission other than take the Gospel to all of the world? Well, this accesses a part of the world also. Missionaries go on foot to remote villages, we have churches in our cities etc.....the internet is becoming a part of the world also and it is wonderful that it can be used for God's kingdom.

It will never replace "face to face" but it sure can plant seeds and get people started to a point where they can develop a "face to face" relationship with someone more local to them. It also, I have found, to be a great way of learning and edification between Christians and to deepen one own's relationship with the Lord through what we learn from each other.

On a personal level, I actually communicate better via the internet with others because I tend to be more introverted and shy...wallflowery type and can actually minister in ways I have a hard time doing in person. And through this, I find it helps me to be more bold in person also.

Just some thoughts.

Sennaria

Ditto to that, hehe.

 

[AllForJesus]

e internet and Christianity.


I think we take for granted that we don't have to cross deserts or oceans to talk and be in the presence of other Christians. We simply click on internet explorer and come to Christian Forums. When else in history have we ever had a tool such this. To have fellowship with people all over the world and never leave the comfort of our chairs.
I guess this is more of a mission statement for us to fully use Christian forums for more than forums. Prayer circles, prayer chains, accountablility partners, praise circles, ect. I wouldn't call christian forums a church, but electronically we are a linked. So lets start using it right. We the first in history to be able to do so.

so very true!
but i always wondered why our impact is less these days than from the days where ppl should have crossed desrets and oceans?

 

[jesusxchick]

I think we take for granted that we don't have to cross deserts or oceans to talk and be in the presence of other Christians. We simply click on internet explorer and come to Christian Forums. When else in history have we ever had a tool such this. To have fellowship with people all over the world and never leave the comfort of our chairs.
I guess this is more of a mission statement for us to fully use Christian forums for more than forums. Prayer circles, prayer chains, accountablility partners, praise circles, ect. I wouldn't call christian forums a church, but electronically we are a linked. So lets start using it right. We the first in history to be able to do so.

Amen! Well said. Christian Forums is a place of fellowship. A place to share the glory of God. A place to pray for each other and be blessed by the Lord through service and ministry. Wonderful statement and very true.

 

[looksgood]

so very true!
but i always wondered why our impact is less these days than from the days where ppl should have crossed desrets and oceans?

It kinda goes hand in hand. More strugle to spread the word means more dedication and more power therfore more impact. Where today less strugle means less dedication and less impact.

What will change this trend? Simple, a real heart that seeks God MORE than comfort!

 

[AllForJesus]

What will change this trend? Simple, a real heart that seeks God MORE than comfort!

so very right! I pray that i'm not comforted! and I pray that no one will be!

 

[ChrisCountryGirl]

Well said though I think there is much to be said for face to face talk. I actualy find the internet to be rather limited.

But your right, we do have a great tool called the internet. I wonder how many people have come to know God through it's use.

I think you are very correct. What else be the Great Commission other than take the Gospel to all of the world? Well, this accesses a part of the world also. Missionaries go on foot to remote villages, we have churches in our cities etc.....the internet is becoming a part of the world also and it is wonderful that it can be used for God's kingdom.

It will never replace "face to face" but it sure can plant seeds and get people started to a point where they can develop a "face to face" relationship with someone more local to them. It also, I have found, to be a great way of learning and edification between Christians and to deepen one own's relationship with the Lord through what we learn from each other.

On a personal level, I actually communicate better via the internet with others because I tend to be more introverted and shy...wallflowery type and can actually minister in ways I have a hard time doing in person. And through this, I find it helps me to be more bold in person also.

Just some thoughts.

Sennaria

It's eaiser for me to talk over the Internet than to someone in person.

 

[MrJim]

I think we take for granted that we don't have to cross deserts or oceans to talk and be in the presence of other Christians. We simply click on internet explorer and come to Christian Forums. When else in history have we ever had a tool such this. To have fellowship with people all over the world and never leave the comfort of our chairs.
I guess this is more of a mission statement for us to fully use Christian forums for more than forums. Prayer circles, prayer chains, accountablility partners, praise circles, ect. I wouldn't call christian forums a church, but electronically we are a linked. So lets start using it right. We the first in history to be able to do so.

There's lots of it going on already

 

[fieldlily]

Yes, indeed, the Internet is a good place to fellowship, listen, learn, and share--especially CF.

Being limited in my 'outside the home' activities due to increasing health needs and age...I love being able to connect with others. It brings edification into my daily life and I hope I can do that same for others. At this stage of my life I simply could never get around and do this much in a church although I do go to one and once was on a church staff as well as involved in multi-ministry tasks in Christian organizations.

Thanks be to God for CF and my other fine Christian forums.

birdie

 

[Exiled]

Hi,
I enjoy talking with people face to face, but sometimes it's difficult to find someone who cares to talk about serious matters instead of superficial fodder. That can create feelings of loneliness and is spritually unfulfilling at the same time. I'm thankful for the opportunity the Internet provides for me to communicate here.

 

[JPPT1974]

I like talking to people on the internet
But when it is more face to face
It is more mutual and you get to
See what they are like as people.

 

[BlueJ]

Yes, the internet has been a powerful tool for christians. Christian Forums is one of many sites which has been very beneficial to christian needs and non christians. I am very thankful for this, but the internet has it's faults as well. Evil massages does lurks through computers as well as TV's and radios.

 

[fieldlily]

Yes, the internet has been a powerful tool for christians. Christian Forums is one of many sites which has been very beneficial to christian needs and non christians. I am very thankful for this, but the internet has it's faults as well. Evil massages does lurks through computers as well as TV's and radios.

Agreed. We need to be discerning about what we read and what we accept as true or not.