Hesitant to Engage

[The Unworthy Prodigal]

Good day, everyone.

I am The Unworthy Prodigal (real name Nathan). I am a God-fearing, Bible-believing Christian who believes that Scripture is the final authority in all things. Fair warning: I lean heavily toward Calvinistic/Reformed theology.

I find it is often helpful when engaging with other Christians to know what Bible teachers and scholars they admire, so I will get this out of the way now. I do not post this to be divisive, but to let you know where I stand so there aren't any surprises.

I have been heavily influenced by the teachings of John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, Steve Lawson, R.C. Sproul, Paul Washer, Alistair Begg, and Todd Friel (if you know, you know).

I absolutely love theology and reject the idea that it isn't important. As R.C. Sproul said: "Everyone is a theologian." Some just don't have a robust (or accurate) theology of the Lord.

To be completely honest, I was very hesitant to join the forums here as I've found that most of the perceived persecution I've experienced has come from other professing Christians. Part of that is certainly due to my own sinful pride or way of communicating, but I've also found that Christians have a hard time disagreeing amicably.

So if we happen to disagree on a topic, please be gentle with me and I will try to be the same.

 

[Occams Barber]

Good day, everyone.

I am The Unworthy Prodigal (real name Nathan). I am a God-fearing, Bible-believing Christian who believes that Scripture is the final authority in all things. Fair warning: I lean heavily toward Calvinistic/Reformed theology.

I find it is often helpful when engaging with other Christians to know what Bible teachers and scholars they admire, so I will get this out of the way now. I do not post this to be divisive, but to let you know where I stand so there aren't any surprises.

I have been heavily influenced by the teachings of John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, Steve Lawson, R.C. Sproul, Paul Washer, Alistair Begg, and Todd Friel (if you know, you know).

I absolutely love theology and reject the idea that it isn't important. As R.C. Sproul said: "Everyone is a theologian." Some just don't have a robust (or accurate) theology of the Lord.

To be completely honest, I was very hesitant to join the forums here as I've found that most of the perceived persecution I've experienced has come from other professing Christians. Part of that is certainly due to my own sinful pride or way of communicating, but I've also found that Christians have a hard time disagreeing amicably.

So if we happen to disagree on a topic, please be gentle with me and I will try to be the same.

Hi Nathan

Welcome to CF.

CF has hundreds of Forums so it's easy to get lost. I discovered a few which are more specific to Calvinism. I've listed them below as links.
To see the full list of Forums use the

icon located at the top right of this page.

Enjoy.

Semper Reformanda
Reformed, Calvinist, Presbyterian

Ask a Calvinist

Confessional Study Room

Debate with a Calvinist

Reformed Book Review Room

OB

 

[The Unworthy Prodigal]

Thanks for the links!

 

[Occams Barber]

Thanks for the links!

You're welcome.

Since most CF members are US based Christians they're probably all tucked up in bed. I'm sure they (the insomniacs) will be along shortly to say hello.

OB

 

[Michie]

Welcome Nathan.

 

[musicalpilgrim]

Hi Nathan, welcome to the forum in Jesus name.

 

[Carl Emerson]

Nathan,

Great to have you join us...

I am likewise a prodigal son - I reckon theology comes from our experience in life partly - for the prodigal the sense of salvation being undeserved is more intense.

Love you...

 

[Anhelyna]

Welcome to CF, Nathan

I'm sure you will find many of our members share your views - I hope you will enjoy chatting with them

 

[Cute Peonies]

Hello and welcome Nathan

 

[kingsdaughter85]

Hi Nathan and welcome to CF. God bless you.

 

[Joined2krist]

Hi Nathan, welcome!

 

[GodAndChocolateVanilla]

Welcome to CF!

 

[Mayflower1]

Good day, everyone.

I am The Unworthy Prodigal (real name Nathan). I am a God-fearing, Bible-believing Christian who believes that Scripture is the final authority in all things. Fair warning: I lean heavily toward Calvinistic/Reformed theology.

I find it is often helpful when engaging with other Christians to know what Bible teachers and scholars they admire, so I will get this out of the way now. I do not post this to be divisive, but to let you know where I stand so there aren't any surprises.

I have been heavily influenced by the teachings of John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, Steve Lawson, R.C. Sproul, Paul Washer, Alistair Begg, and Todd Friel (if you know, you know).

I absolutely love theology and reject the idea that it isn't important. As R.C. Sproul said: "Everyone is a theologian." Some just don't have a robust (or accurate) theology of the Lord.

To be completely honest, I was very hesitant to join the forums here as I've found that most of the perceived persecution I've experienced has come from other professing Christians. Part of that is certainly due to my own sinful pride or way of communicating, but I've also found that Christians have a hard time disagreeing amicably.

So if we happen to disagree on a topic, please be gentle with me and I will try to be the same.

Welcome to CF! Thankful you are here!

 

[The Unworthy Prodigal]

Thank you for all the welcomes, folks! I am glad to be here as well.

Now I just gotta find a forum or two that I can jump into without feeling like a complete outsider.

 

[sunshineforJesus]

Hi and welcome here.

 

[Anthony2019]

Hello Nathan and welcome! Hope you will enjoy the discussions here.