Reformed1689
Well-Known Member
Oh I understood what you meant. I was just pointing out we need clarity in our writing when dealing with the Word of God.
-
Welcome to Baptist Board, a friendly forum to discuss the Baptist Faith in a friendly surrounding.
Your voice is missing! You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer.
We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless!
Do you tend to "mark your Bibles up," or do you prefer to keep them clean and pristine?
- Thread starter alexander284
- Start date
alexander284
Well-Known Member
I also went through a period where I believed it was outright wrong to mark up a Bible! Then I went through a stage where I believed it was wrong not to! Lol
And now, I'm at the point where I'm soooooooo indecisive about the issue! Lol
Basically, there has been involved discussion between reformed and Calvinist Baptists as to if the Baptist were reformed or not. Calvinists like Dr Mac do not hold to the Confession of faith, scriptures only, and do not agree with Infant Baptist, while reformed would say both are required! His take on eschatology also rankles many reformed, as majority are A mils, while he is Pre trib pre mil!
My pastor take on this was if you have a clean bible, no notes or marks, dirty life, but if have a dirtied bible, have a clean life!
Reformed1689
Well-Known Member
I hope this was a joke, but I have a feeling it was serious, in which case, it is serious error.
he meant it as a joke that also is giving spiritual truth!
Reformed1689
Well-Known Member
Not sure I would say it is a spiritual truth. Just because someone marks up their Bible doesn't mean anything. Just because someone isn't, also doesn't mean anything.
Just think that someone who has rarely opened their bibles are not able to live that well for God!
Reformed1689
Well-Known Member
Yes, but that is not the same thing as not marking in your Bible
True!Yes, but that is not the same thing as not marking in your Bible
Just_Ahead
Active Member
Thank you for those additional words--and feel free to add more words if you have a mind.
there are Reformed and reformed Baptists...Thank you for those additional words--and feel free to add more words if you have a mind.
Small r hold to 5 points of Grace and scripture alone, while Big R hold to a Confession of faith , normally 1689 Baptist one, and also to a strict observing of Sunday and worship style.
37818
Well-Known Member
I have a colored pencil marking system, which I no longer use. Too much work, and took too much time. I have one Bible that has it. Green, eternal life. Orange, the eternal fire. Blue, the Holy Spirit. Red, the blood of Christ. Light brown, NT quoted in OT and OT quoted in NT. Purple, prayer(s) to God. Yellow, used to mark anything else.
alexander284
Well-Known Member
I felt as if I were defiling or disrespecting the Word of God.
Actually shows respect for the Bible, as shows you see it as being so important too time and effort to mark it up with personal notes!
Perhaps to some people. Others will feel that their notes are better suited to be placed in notebook or commentaries.
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
alexander284
Well-Known Member
Another reason (which I neglected to mention) is that I cannot tell you how many times I have wanted to give a Bible to someone who needed one, but was embarrassed to do so because of my having marked that Bible up!
This is my old Ryrie Study Bible from my Bible College day in the 80s. I stopped using it in the 90s. When I go back and read all the notes (most of which I dated), I can see how my understanding changed over the years.
Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk