New forum perhaps

[tturt]

Suggesting a new forum - subforum - something - for believers to discuss topics such as prophecy, tongues, etc with the restriction that the posters are there to share and/or learn about how these operate in the "church" today.

Seems there was a prophetic forum previously. Also, know there's a Spirit filled and a Sign gifts forum open now. But would appreciate your consideration of this request. Thank you.

 

[tampasteve]

How would you envision this forum to differ from the Signs and Gifts forum that currently exists?

 

[topher694]

How would you envision this forum to differ from the Signs and Gifts forum that currently exists?

Perhaps it wouldn't. Having read the SOP, my question would be about personal prophecy. I would not envision actually doing it on the forum... that would be a mess. But rather, talking about how it works, how to do it properly and in order and how it connects to other spiritual gifts. Along with generic examples.

 

[tampasteve]

I see. In that case we have the Spiritual Gifts forum. In your explanation of what you would like to discuss it seems like the right place:
Spiritual Gifts Forum Statement of Purpose
"The spiritual gifts that may be discussed in this forum are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Exhortation (encouraging), Giving, Leadership, Mercy, Wisdom (speaking Biblical truth), Knowledge (spiritual insight), Faith, Distinguishing of Spirits (discernment), Apostleship, Administration, Evangelism, Shepherd or Pastor."

But keep in mind the overall forum rule about this:
"Personal Prophecy (prophetic utterance) will be considered off-topic to all site forums. These may be posted in your own personal blog."

So, do not make actual personal prophesies, but discussion as you are saying sounds OK to me.

 

[tturt]

Thanks for your time

 

[tturt]

This thread is an example of what I was hoping we could avoid Is this speaking in Tongues?

 

[tampasteve]

This thread is an example of what I was hoping we could avoid Is this speaking in Tongues?

That thread should not have been in that forum to begin with. If you make your post in a "safe house" such as Spiritual Gifts then it precludes people that do not believe in the gift (such as tongues) from teaching against them.

 

[tturt]

Ok The poster is new and might have thought "prayer wall" included prayer language.

Anyway, thanks for your time again.

 

[tampasteve]

Ok The poster is new and might have thought "prayer wall" included prayer language.

yeah, it happens a lot. Usually the thread is just moved if it has a few posts and is on topic. At this point I am not sure where it could be moved as it is full of off topic posts and replies. Staff will check it out and see.

Anyway, thanks for your time again.

No problem

 

[topher694]

@tturt I'll be posting something in the appropriate section at some point. I've been too busy lately and I want to do it right.

 

[tturt]

Maybe if there was a message that came up when the "Sign Gifts" forum was accessed that briefly stated who could post there according to forum rules would be helpful.

 

[tampasteve]

Maybe if there was a message that came up when the "Sign Gifts" forum was accessed that briefly stated who could post there according to forum rules would be helpful.

Most forums here have a "Statement of Purpose" that should be read before posting in them that explain the purpose of the sub-forum, who can (and can't) post there, and any pertinent rules. I don't think there is a way for the forum software to make a brief popup or scroll for a specific forum like this, we can do it for the whole forum, but not individual sections, unless I am mistaken. Regardless, the Statement of Purpose should always be read before posting a new thread, that helps one understand what is allowed to be posted there.

 

[tturt]

Thanks. Yes, I realize there's a statement of purpose. Appreciate you responding.