The PuritanBoard

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Discussion of texts from Genesis - Esther
Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is One! (Deut. 6:4)

Discussion of texts in Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon
The Lord is my light and salvation; whom shall I fear? (Ps. 27:1)

Discussion of Major and Minor Prophets, from Isaiah - Malachi
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, for the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor (Is. 61:1)

Discussion of texts from Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Acts
These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. (John 20:31)

Discussion of texts from Romans - Jude
Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerety. (Eph. 6:23)

Discussion of the book of Revelation, Millennial Views, and Last Things
Even so, come, Lord Jesus! (Rev. 22:20)

Exegetical and Hermeneutical Considerations or Questions
some things hard to understand, which the ignorant twist to their destruction (2 Pe. 3:16)

Discussions regarding translations of the Bible and Bible manuscripts. This is now a moderated forum. New threads/posts will be approved at the discretion of the Admins/Mods.

Discussions regarding languages with primary emphasis upon the Biblical languages.

Full length articles on any theological subject. Ability to submit articles is restricted by the board administrators. Please request permission to submit articles to the board administrators.

1. Some topics come up ad nauseum and it may be desirable to get "experts" to duke it out and cover the issue in an orderly fashion which would give 2. A resource to refer folks to which may also be a draw to PB generally if we do this right.

Systematic Theology, Biblical Theology and just plain Theology discussions
Grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Pe. 3:18)

Discuss the Covenants and their Implications

Discuss baptism and the objects of baptism.
This forum is for those who desire to DEBATE and DISCUSS. All others please refrain from this Forum.

Discuss TULIP, God's Sovereignty and Reformed Soteriology
Salvation belongs to the LORD (Ps. 3:8; Jonah 2:9)

Discussion of the various innovations regarding justification (New Perspective on Paul, Federal Vision, Shepherdism)

Discuss Westminster Standards, 1689 Confession and 3 Forms of Unity
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful (Heb. 10:23)

Discussions regarding science and creation
The heavens declare the glory of God (Ps. 19:1)

A moderated forum for discussion of current hotly debated topics which normally would be under other forums, but emotions are getting in the way of discussion. Threads will be moved here that require the benefit of moderation. Thread creation is turned off for this forum. Posts must be approved by the moderators. Craft posts which deal with the substance of issues, such as historical and doctrinal argumentation, and not personalities. Posts containing excessive rhetoric or ad hominem attacks which will inflame emotions rather than inform reason will not be approved.

Psa 5:7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.

Discussions regarding preaching of the Word

Discussions related to Church Office - Pastors, Elders, Deacons, Doctors, & Evangelists.

Discussions about Evangelism, the Church and missions, personal missions experiences and the Persecuted Church throughout the world.

Discussions related to issues of Church Order: administration of the Sacraments, Church discipline, conduct of meetings, and suggested forms.

Discuss the History of the Christian Church

A Daily Devotional for reading and discussion
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up (Ps. 68:19)

A place to honor our departed PuritanBoard brothers and sisters that have gone to the Lord.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. - 2 Tim 4:7-8

Discussions regarding the Christian Life
as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him (Col. 2:6)

A Place to discuss family issues (especially issues with children).

Discussions related to the believer's struggles with the devil, the world and the flesh (1 John 2:15)
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Eph. 6:11)

Articles on apologetics and the defense of the faith. Ability to submit articles is restricted by the board administrators. Please request permission to submit articles to the board administrators.

Discussion of Various Apolgetics, including Presuppositionalism and Evidentialism.
This forum is for those who desire to DEBATE and DISCUSS. All others please refrain from this Forum.

Discussion of Apologetical Issues with Unbelievers and Unorthodox groups
always ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope in you, with meekness and fear (1 Pe. 3:15)

Discuss false religions and cultic practices

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. (Col. 2:8)

Marketplace to sell Reformed literature.

Review a book you've recently read. Leave the ratings as n/a if you simply wish to comment on another's review or change them to the appropriate rating to add your own review when commenting on a submitted review. Reviews of all sorts of books are welcome. All reviews should be from a Reformed perspective, and written for the edification of a general audience. Reviews that are excessively fragmentary, specialized, or promote literature destructive of Reformed faith and life will be removed at moderator discretion.

List books here that you would like to lend or borrow from fellow PuritanBoard members.

A Forum for the Discussion of good and bad reading material.

Questions and discussions about various schools and learning

Naphtali Press was founded in 1987 to publish new editions of classic Presbyterian & Reformed books that are now scarce and out of print. Our focus primarily is the Puritan era, with a specialization in the Scottish Presbyterian authors of that period. http://www.naphtali.com/

A Puritan's Mind updates. Since 1998 A Puritans Mind has been the largest Puritan and Reformed Christian website on the internet. It exists to offer free resources on Reformed and Puritan literature for the Christian's spiritual growth in Christ to the glory of God.

Puritan Publications is the book publishing sister site to A Puritan's Mind. We are working to expand the Kingdom of God through Biblical and Reformed Theology concentrating on publishing works from the Westminster Assembly.

The Northampton Press is committed to reprinting some of the finest Christian literature ever published, with a focus on the 17th and 18th century English and American Puritans. http://www.donkistler.org/?page_id=15

If it's not theological, then it's considered, "general".

Bible software, computer support questions and other helpful technology matters

Cooking, diets, recipes, etc.

Discussions of entertainment, recreation and tasteful humor
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt (Col. 4:6)