Hi, everyone! This is the continuation of the main Christian Armys carrd. This carrd gives you information on our affirmations of faith, an extended version of the rules (they remain the same as on discord, only they go into detail on why it's a rule and how it glorifies God) and Frequently Asked Questions you may have about the server.DISCLAIMER: All of our choices are made to glorify God so if you're not a Christian (unless you're open to our faith), hates Jesus, or is a toxic lukewarm (believes in God but chooses to live a disobedient life), it's better to leave the server. We ask that you do not act toxic or start a war or you will get instantly bannedclick here to join the server
Table of Contents
﹒ Our Rules
﹒ Part 1
﹒ Part 2
﹒ Why do you have a leveling system/Why do I start with limited permissions?
﹒ My punishment wasn’t fair. Can I appeal for it?
﹒ Why BTS and Jesus together?
﹒ Declaration of Faith
﹒ Affirmations
﹒ What we DO NOT Affirm
﹒ Other Things We Stand For
﹒ Why is there no lgbtq content?
﹒ Bible Verses clearly emphasizing that Lgbtq is a sin
﹒ Can I still join the server even though I'm a religion that is not Christianity?
Why BTS and Jesus together?As a Christian who loves Jesus but also enjoys K-pop, I want to show people how to still enjoy their favorite groups while putting God first. Most people think you can't do both but what you need to understand is: where does God and K-pop stand in your life? Is God first in every decision you make? or would you do ANYTHING to see your favorite K-pop artist?Being an Army Christian can also feel lonely because many fans go the worldly route in life and it can be hard finding fans that also want to follow Jesus. This community exists so not only we can enjoy k-pop but also glorify Him as we do it.We also pray that BTS give their lives to Jesus one day. The day that they do, it'll be one of the biggest blessings to witness.This may be a BTS-themed discord server but Jesus will always be the center no matter what
Why is there a leveling system/Why do I start with limited permissions?We've had our fair share of raiders, trolls, and scammers joining the server in the past so to prevent them from taking over, all members must start with basic permissions like sending messages and not much else. The only exception is sharing images in the media category. However, if you send anything inappropriate, you will lose access to sending images for a certain amount of timeWe have a level system where you can earn levels simply by talking in chat. The more you talk, the more you'll gain levels within the server and access to additional rewards with those roles.Please read the leveling channel to see what level you need for certain perks. Consider boosting our server for a 50% xp boost or accessing some perks early.
Affirmations- We are a community that seeks to grow together in Christ, sharing God's love to all (1 John 4:7-21)
- The Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God. Though there's multiple ways to learn about God, the Bible alone is God's Word, therefore holding final word and authority above all teachings, traditions, etc. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
- We believe in the Holy Trinity as revealed in Scripture. There is One God existing in 3 persons: The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, Luke 3:22)
- We believe that Jesus is truly God in the flesh who came down to earth. His virgin birth (Luke 1:22-38), sinless life (2 Corinthians 5:20-22, Romans 5:17-19, Hebrews 4:15), miracles (John 3:6-11, John 4:46-54, among others [John 20:30]), atoning death (Romans 5:6-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Matthew 27:32-61) , and bodily resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12-26, Matthew 28:6-10) are essential doctrines in understanding that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Further, following His ascension (Luke 24:50-53), He now sits at the right hand of the Father and serves as our only mediator (Luke 22:67-70, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 9:15).
- We believe that Christ will return in power and glory to establish His kingdom, and bring righteousness and peace (Revelation 1:7-8, Revelation 22:20, Matthew 24:36-37)
- We are all made in God's image - Male and Female (Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16). Through Adam and Eve's disobedience (Genesis 3), mankind now has inherited a fallen nature and creation. This thereby leads to both physical and spiritual death and corruption (Romans 5:12-14). As a result, everyone is born inherently sinful and lost (Romans 3:10-18, 23)
- We are sinners in need of a Savior. There is only ONE PATH to salvation and that is Jesus Christ's death and resurrection (John 14:6, John 3:16-18). Through repentance of both wickedness and disbelief (Mark 1:15), in addition to calling upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we can be saved (Romans 10:9-13). His work alone is what saved us, fullfilling all the law and Prophets because we could not (John 19:30). All that we can do is repent and believe in Him. He alone mediates on our behalf as He alone can atone for our sins (1 Timothy 2:5)
- We believe that the penal substitutionary atonement of Christ Jesus justifies us [those who repent and believe] to the Father (Isaiah 53, 1 John 2:2, Galatians 3:13). Works are not required for salvation, but rather are a result of sanctification (Colossians 3:23-24, James 2:17, Ephesians 2:10)
- Salvation is a gift granted through God's grace through our faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). None of our works can earn salvation; Christ took the judgement of the Father upon Himself so that we may be redeemed and made new (2 Corinthians 5:20-21)
- All believers have a responsibility to encourage and grow together spiritually, imitate Christ, and share God's love to the world. We do this through fellowship and encouragement by reading the Bible, serving God, repenting our sins, and dedicating ourselves to prayer (Romans 15:6, Romans 12:1, Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
What we do NOT affirm- Other religions. We believe that Jesus is the ONLY way to God (John 14:6). Every other way is created by Satan. We don't hate the people in those religions but we rebuke the ideologies within them. We pray that those people will open their eyes, soften their hearts, and give their lives to Jesus. The 10 Commandments also state, "You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3). The One True God is Jesus Christ and He is a jealous God (Exodus 20:5, 34:14, Deuteronomy 5:9)
- Supporting your sin. God has given believers the authority to judge rightly, HOWEVER, it must fit His standards and we cannot be a hypocrite about it (Matthew 7:1-5) <- READ THE WHOLE THING FOR CONTEXT! DO NOT NITPICK 1 VERSE AND USING IT TO FIT YOUR AGENDA
- We believe that Mary (Jesus's mother) was a sinner and a human like everyone else (Romans 3:23, Matthew 19:17). We do NOT believe in the intercession of her or saints. Jesus alone is our mediator (1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 7:25).
Other Things That We stand for As a community in Christ (Most pertains to what's going on in the world)- Jesus first
- Abortion is m*rder
- We believe in God's design for marriage: 1 MAN and 1 WOMAN. Children need both a mother and father
- LGBTQ is a sin
- There are only 2 GENDERS (male and female)
- Hookup culture’s a scam. Dating should only happen with intention to marry
- Our top 3 priorities: God, family, and country
- Showing love for your country should not be controversial
- We love everyone but we don't have to support their lifestyle/beliefs
- Transgenderism is demonic deception. Kids aren't born confused by their gender. Adults made them this way
- God should never be removed from businesses, school, or home. Diversity is not our strength
- Secure borders (any country, not just America) and ability to legally defend ourselves"I am bold in my faith and I don't water down my beliefs. If you are bothered by any of these beliefs above, unfollow, block me, or leave the server. I'm not here to get approval from the world. I exist to serve the Lord Jesus Christ" - Lauren
WHY IS THERE NO LGBTQ CONTENT?As Christians, we are not to take part of any sin that goes on in the world, no matter how popular it might be. LGBTQ is a sin because it celebrates pride which is one of the 7 deadly sins in the Bible. Pride separates us from God and it's where you see yourself more important and above everyone else. It's a mindset where you think you don't need God or you think you're better than Him. Pride is exactly how Lucifer (known as Satan) got thrown out of heaven and is now roaming this earth in Isaiah 14:13-14. Here's some other truths to this.- There are only 2 genders (male and female)
- You are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. He was not confused and He did not get your gender wrong. It took Him 7 days to create the heavens and earth but spent 9 months knitting you in your mother's womb (Psalms 139:13). You are already beautiful and made perfect in God's eyes. Don't corrupt how He made you. Don't listen to the world who's causing confusion about your identity
- There's no such thing as an LGBTQ Christian. If you're criticizing Christians for calling out the LGBTQ (or other sins) but you never called that sin out, you are lukewarm and you only care about being loved by the world. Jesus hates the lukewarm (Revelation 3:16)
- Homosexuality is a sin (Leviticus 18:22, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Leviticus 20:13)
- Your identity is in how JESUS sees you, not whatever you or the world wants you to be
- Marriage is between 1 man, and 1 woman. Kids need both a father and a mother. The LGBTQ movement took what God originally created and twisted it into something that isn't natural. It's equivalent to someone taking something you invented and twisting it into something completely opposite of your original idea.
- You do NOT need a month to celebrate your rebellion against God
- Pride will never be affirmed by a true follower of Jesus
- The rainbow symbolizes God’s covenant to never flood the earth again (Genesis 9:12-17). It belongs to God! Not pride month!
- Homosexuality is the PERVERSION of God’s design for sex and sexuality
- God is opposed to the proud but favors the humble (Psalms 18:27)We love the LGBTQ community as people but we refuse to affirm the sins that they are doing. The devil's goal on earth is to make sin "normal" and obedience to Jesus "weird". To anyone in this community, we pray that you turn away from your sins and give your life to Jesus. He loves you too much to let you keep living like this. Let Him transform you, let Him save you and make your life new! And to all the Christians that don't stand for this, love the deceived, but hate the deceiver and the ideologies.
Bible Verses clearly emphasizing that Lgbtq is a sin (click each one to read it)1 Timothy 1:9-10
1 Corinthians 6:9-12
Romans 1:18-27
Leviticus 18:22
Leviticus 20:13
Our Rules (pt 1)1. No swearing or any inappropriate language. This one is pretty self-explanatory. If you've read enough of the Bible, you know that God warns us to not say foul language in multiple verses (Ephesians 4:29-31, Colossians 3:8, Proverbs 12:6, 10:32, 15:28). We also included not saying God's name in vain because it's in the 10 commandments (Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12)
2. No spamming. Typical discord rule. No explanation needed. It's for keeping raiders and trolls at bay
3. Love and Honor One another. As a community centered on Jesus, we are to love and uplift our brothers/sisters in Christ. We are also to correct each other gently if one of us have sinned (Galatians 6:1-3) but also not fall into the same temptations. Everyone sins and that's why community is important: to correct one another with love and keep each other accountable
4. No toxicity. We live in a time where good is called evil and evil is considered good. Do not be one of those toxic people that argue, bully, and harass others that believe differently than you. God gave us free will to believe what you want and we are all capable of coexisting with one another without being rude or toxic. If you disagree, then just walk away. No need to call names, bully and what not. It's not right, especially in God's eyes! We do not care where you stand politically. That should never get in the way of relationships. just be kind and love everyone!
5. No profanity, racisim, sexism, slurs, unkind things, etc. Again, another typical discord rule. We don't tolerate slurs, racism, etc. You will get banned if you say a racist term or other hard profanity
6. No nsfw content, gore, or explicit behavior. We have minors in this server so please keep things safe for work. Don't be edgy, don't flirt with people (this is not a dating server!), and do not post anything dark and demonic. None of this glorifies God. As an example of Christ, it's our job as a whole server to keep everyone's heart + your own guarded (Proverbs 4:23).
7. No self-promotion. Typical rule. Self-explanatory. Don't post your social media, discord invite or attempt to buy/sell things. This also includes people's dms without their consent
8. Keep things Christ-Centered. Think before you speak. Pleasing God is our top priority. Before posting something, ask yourself, "How would this please God? How can I support my brother/sister in Christ? Am I leading them to Jesus? Or sin?, etc." (James 1:19)
Our Rules (pt 2)9. No drama. We don't need you guys bringing in drama with other people so we ask you to take them to dms or gcs to resolve them. And please do not gossip and bring them down behind their backs. God sees everything and you will reap what you sow. (Proverbs 11:13, 16:28, 2 Corinthians 12:20)
10. Use common sense. Unfortunately we live in a world that doesn't have any common sense. It's simple; just don't do anything you know is wrong. Let's normalize pretending Jesus is with you in the room. If you wouldn't do or say it around Him, then don't do it at all. We have a flesh that wants to sin but a spirit that wants to worship God. Resist the temptation and don't let sin control you (Romans 6:12). If you struggle with this, talk to God about it
11. Do not joke about serious topics nor bring them up. Check this rule in the server since it has sensitive topics we're not sure we can say here. However, if you are going through any of it, please call or text the appropriate hotlines or authorities to address them. Our server is not a place to discuss them
12. The server is English only to make communication easier for our staff and members
13. Do not beg! Don't beg for nitro, staff roles, a permission you can't access yet, for you/someone to have a punishment removed, etc. If you think a punishment was unfair, you may appeal for it instead of begging the staff to remove it. Check your DMs with Sapphire for an appeal link
14. No mini-modding. That means acting like a staff when you are not one. You can still correct and keep each toher accountable but don't say stuff like "Do not [insert rule here] or you will get [punishment]" or anything along those lines. If a member is causing an issue, report it via support ticket or the /report command.
15. Do not discuss controversial or political topics. We know how chaotic things get when any of this is brought up. This includes but not limited to: LGBTQ, abortion, Israel vs. Hamas, other religions, etc. You are welcome to believe what you like, no need to ask if you're welcome or not. However, to keep the server peaceful, please do not bring up those topics. Politics and controversial things should not be our religion. Our focus should be on pleasing God and obeying His Word
16. Do not share yours or someone else's personal information. This is to keep our members safe. The internet is a dangerous place. Be careful when talking to people online
Can I still join the server even though I'm a religion that is not Christianity?Yes, all other religions, including atheists are welcome here, BUT, do not come here forcing your false beliefs on us. This is a Christian server and it's a House of the Lord where we serve none other than the Lord Jesus Christ. You are not welcome if you are Anti-Christ, come with toxic behavior, mocking God, spreading blasphemy about Him (blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is THE sin that is unforgiveable), closed mindset or twisting Scripture for your own personal gainEven though we love people of all religions and beliefs, know that we will NEVER affirm the ideologies within those religions. As Christians we are not to affirm what God calls sin. In the 10 commandments, there is only ONE true God and He stated clearly, "You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3). the true God is a jealous God. He doesn't want us to put anything above Him, whether that's idols (includes BTS, too!), false gods/prophets, literally anything! Your false prophets or whoever you worship are still in their tomb to this day BUT THERE IS ONE MAN, whose stone rolled away and it's the only tomb that is empty. 500 eyewitnesses recorded this magnificent moment in history. They saw Jesus alive after seeing Him die on the cross. JESUS IS THE KING AND HE'S ALIVE!!If you do want to join, please join with an open heart. Allow us to spread the gospel and share the good news. Allow the Holy Spirit to speak through all our server members. As a community in Christ, our goal is to bring people to Jesus and reflect His love. But if you still choose the other path, then that's your choice. God gave us the gift of free will and it's your choice alone whether you want to be saved and follow Jesus. Just remember that Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, NOBODY comes to the Father except through ME" (John 14:6)
My punishment wasn’t fair. Can I appeal for it?Yes, you may appeal your punishment if you think it was unjust or you didn’t deserve it. You can appeal for warns, mutes, or bans. Check your DMs with Sapphire and there should already be a link when you get punished but it is here, too in case your DMs happen to be off or send it to someone who’s been previously bannedClick here to appeal