As long as certain rules are followed, posters at FulfilledProphecy's discussion board have been free to debated just about anything -- including different views on Bible prophecy. In fact, one of the reasons our discussion board was created in the first place was because I was banned at a large, pre-tribulation board. And, I never even broke any rule (although this was claimed). In my opinion, it was simply a knee-jerk reaction by an administrator to some of the information that I was reporting. However, this being said, that doesn't mean we here at FP shouldn't also have some non-debatables.

What caused me to see the need to list certain non-debatbles was a poster who recently used our board to challenge the doctrine of the Trinity -- claiming it wasn't biblical. I, on the other hand, believe the doctrine of the Trinity is an essential element of our Christian faith. This makes it one of the few things I don't want debated. And, the Bible says:

Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints (Jude 1:3 New American Standard Bible). 

So, I decided to list what I consider non-debatables. Here they are:

The doctrine of the Trinity -- I believe in One God, existing in three Persons (not manifestations) -- the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. No debate allowed.

The doctrine of the deity of Christ. Jesus is God in the flesh. No debate allowed.

The doctrine of salvation by grace through faith. We don't need the Law anymore to be saved. Jesus is the end of the Law for those who believe. No debate allowed.

The authority and the inerrancy of Scripture. The Bible is the Word of God. No debate allowed.

I may not have expressed things exactly right. But, keep in mind -- I'm not a pastor and FP is not a church. All I am is a Christian, end-time reporter. What I listed above is simply the way I believe. I don't draw lines easily and I see many other places in Scripture for wiggle room  -- especially when it comes to prophecy. However, in the above few issues of doctrine, I'm not willing to bend.

Hope you understand.

Herb