BobVigneault
Bawberator
Welcome to the board! Here are a few helpful tips to get you jump-started.
1. You want to post but you're afraid you'll be criticized. Try block copying portions of the WCF just to get a few posts under your belt. You will be thrilled to see your name on the board AND NOBODY criticizes the WCF, EVER! It would be good to find a portion of the confession that remotely relates to the topic of discussion but this isn't necessary because...
2. Being abstruse is a virtue with many on the PB. (eg. Think of the sound of a car going by, and contemplate which came first, the sound or the syllogism? Or were they simultaneous? Or does he know before he reasons?) {This quote was ripped out of context and used without permission with no offense intended to my dear friend John V. Thank you John V.}
3. Virginia Hueguenot is not a fine lady named Virginia but a fine gentleman from Virgiania.
4. Paul Manata trained to be a navy seal and is a physically intimidating philosopher. His testimony is a spectacular witness to God's redeeming power. http://www.puritanboard.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7854#pid114946
Paul is almost harmless now except that just using the syllogism he may be able to make you swallow your tongue.
5. Scott Bushey is a medical professional. This is important if you ever get 'stage dived' by him in the baptismal mosh pit. He is quite able and happy to resussitate you. He will then break for a Don Leno and 'stage dive' you again. Not as dangerous as he sounds. I really like this guy.
6. There are ladies on the board and I mean that in every noble sense the word encompasses. There are not many ladies but they all seem to be beautifully adourned in "the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:4
The PB has winsome moments because of them.
7. We are primarily Presbyterians and Baptists. We all believe in baptism. We all agree on how to spell 'baptism'. Our agreement ends there. This argument will not end until our Lord ends it. For now we hope that it pleases the Lord that we strain every drop of juice out of this pomegranite we call 'baptism'. Grow some thick skin before you jump into the baptismal 'mosh pit'. You may just want to pick up a sprinkling of the controversy or you may become totally immersed, either way the names 'paedo' and 'credo' are not hobbit names but the precursors to a bumpy ride.
8. Dr. C. Matthew MacMahon really is a Doctor and he can tell you why it hurts when you sing any song except those written by the beloved Psalmist. "Open your mouth and say 'covenant'". Dr. MacMahon is a writer. When you witness firsthand the torrent of tomes he has written you will wonder where he finds the time and the energy. He may be a national treasure.
9. Now and then a pastoral melody sings it's way across the tempestuous threads. We have several genuine pastors on the board. Good and humble shepherds all, you would be safe in the care of any one of them.
10. Abbreviations used on the board.
PCA, OPC, PRC, RPCNA, URC, HNRC, ARC, ARPC, FPCS, FCS, FCSC, KJV, AV, ESV, NKJV, EP, CT, RP, TR, RPW, FV, NPP, COW, RC, WCF, HCF, 3FU, BCF, COD, DOG, IBITPTTFOWTM.
The last abbreviation stands for, "I'll Be In The Pub Trying To Figure Out What These Mean". The other abbreviations? You're on your own. So glad you are here, I pray you will be blessed.
This post is the product of my own mindless idlings (and perhaps the result of taking the wrong medication) and does not reflect the corporate convictions of the Puritanboard or any other individual members.
[Edited on 2-10-2006 by BobVigneault]
1. You want to post but you're afraid you'll be criticized. Try block copying portions of the WCF just to get a few posts under your belt. You will be thrilled to see your name on the board AND NOBODY criticizes the WCF, EVER! It would be good to find a portion of the confession that remotely relates to the topic of discussion but this isn't necessary because...
2. Being abstruse is a virtue with many on the PB. (eg. Think of the sound of a car going by, and contemplate which came first, the sound or the syllogism? Or were they simultaneous? Or does he know before he reasons?) {This quote was ripped out of context and used without permission with no offense intended to my dear friend John V. Thank you John V.}
3. Virginia Hueguenot is not a fine lady named Virginia but a fine gentleman from Virgiania.
4. Paul Manata trained to be a navy seal and is a physically intimidating philosopher. His testimony is a spectacular witness to God's redeeming power. http://www.puritanboard.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7854#pid114946
Paul is almost harmless now except that just using the syllogism he may be able to make you swallow your tongue.
5. Scott Bushey is a medical professional. This is important if you ever get 'stage dived' by him in the baptismal mosh pit. He is quite able and happy to resussitate you. He will then break for a Don Leno and 'stage dive' you again. Not as dangerous as he sounds. I really like this guy.
6. There are ladies on the board and I mean that in every noble sense the word encompasses. There are not many ladies but they all seem to be beautifully adourned in "the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:4
The PB has winsome moments because of them.
7. We are primarily Presbyterians and Baptists. We all believe in baptism. We all agree on how to spell 'baptism'. Our agreement ends there. This argument will not end until our Lord ends it. For now we hope that it pleases the Lord that we strain every drop of juice out of this pomegranite we call 'baptism'. Grow some thick skin before you jump into the baptismal 'mosh pit'. You may just want to pick up a sprinkling of the controversy or you may become totally immersed, either way the names 'paedo' and 'credo' are not hobbit names but the precursors to a bumpy ride.
8. Dr. C. Matthew MacMahon really is a Doctor and he can tell you why it hurts when you sing any song except those written by the beloved Psalmist. "Open your mouth and say 'covenant'". Dr. MacMahon is a writer. When you witness firsthand the torrent of tomes he has written you will wonder where he finds the time and the energy. He may be a national treasure.
9. Now and then a pastoral melody sings it's way across the tempestuous threads. We have several genuine pastors on the board. Good and humble shepherds all, you would be safe in the care of any one of them.
10. Abbreviations used on the board.
PCA, OPC, PRC, RPCNA, URC, HNRC, ARC, ARPC, FPCS, FCS, FCSC, KJV, AV, ESV, NKJV, EP, CT, RP, TR, RPW, FV, NPP, COW, RC, WCF, HCF, 3FU, BCF, COD, DOG, IBITPTTFOWTM.
The last abbreviation stands for, "I'll Be In The Pub Trying To Figure Out What These Mean". The other abbreviations? You're on your own. So glad you are here, I pray you will be blessed.
This post is the product of my own mindless idlings (and perhaps the result of taking the wrong medication) and does not reflect the corporate convictions of the Puritanboard or any other individual members.
[Edited on 2-10-2006 by BobVigneault]