Last Sunday, I got a taste of the heavenly scenes of Revelation 5 & 7. I heard Jesus’ Name being praised in the Arabic tongue. I preached in English, it was translated into Arabic & heard by American & Arab Christian brothers & sisters alike! The pastor of the church I preached in is a remarkable man. He planted the …
Reflections on Emir Caner’s Tweet & Apology
On May 16th Emir Caner, President of Truett-McConnell College, tweeted, “The military discovered a large stash of pornography in bin Laden’s compound. I was unaware that Islam had its own Acts 29 Network.” This tweet created quite a storm on Twitter with many calling for Caner to apologize for slandering other brothers in Christ (including Justin Taylor at The Gospel …
EASTER EDITORIAL: WE ARE IN THE LAST DAYS
This article was printed in the Lebanon Democrat, B21 reproduces it in full here: A radio preacher who claims to preach the Bible (the same Bible that says no one knows the day or hour when Jesus will return, Matthew 24:36) says that the world will end around supper time on May 21st. I bet that statement grabs your attention. …
“WELL, THAT’S IN THE OT…” (part 2)
Check out Part one of this Blog here 2. Moralism When the church does tackle the OT nowadays it’s most often to do some kind of character study so that we can learn from the life of Noah, David, Samson, etc. The teaching rarely rises above the level of what our children get on Sesame Street. Be nice. Be …
“WELL, THAT’S IN THE OT…”
“Well, that’s in the Old Testament” was a phrase that I kept hearing early in my ministry. It was a way for a person to dismiss a concept or a command in the Bible. Certainly there are things that need to be wrestled with when it comes to rightly interpreting and applying the OT in light of the revelation of …
GCR: Will the SBC choose the spirit of Ryland or Carey? A Plea to the KNCSB and other SBC partners
It is reported that before William Carey left for India to begin the Modern Missions Movement he was told by J. R. Ryland “Young man, sit down; when God pleases to convert the heathen, he will do it without your aid and mine.” Surprisingly, it seems that a similar debate is taking place within the SBC. In fact, it has …
Scroggins Asks Some Important Questions about the CP
Baptist21 wants to make you aware of an important piece written recently by Jimmy Scroggins (Pastor of FBC West Palm Beach, Fl). In this piece Scroggins asks some very pointed questions about the Cooperative Program (CP) and its future. It should be stated up front that Scroggins is a Southern Baptist both in terms of raising and conviction. He …
B21 Interviews New NAMB President Kevin Ezell
I got the opportunity to sit down recently with Kevin Ezell, who has been my pastor for 14 years, my boss for 8 years, and is now the new President at the North American Mission Board (NAMB). I asked him some questions about his transition to NAMB. Here is the audio of that interview where we get a glimpse of …
Mr. Ezell Goes to Alpharetta (part 2)
For Part one of “Mr. Ezell Goes to Alpharetta 3. He is a bold leader who is not afraid to make bold moves. Our denomination is facing great challenges in every entity and every area of ministry. The entity that is often seen as facing the greatest challenges is NAMB. A leader who can face and overcome these challenges will …
Mr. Ezell Goes to Alpharetta (part 1)
Kevin Ezell has been my family’s pastor for 14 years. I could tell you countless ways that he has ministered to us, from hospital visits, to wearing the Whitefield Wildcat Mascot to cheer up my little girl! His election as the President of NAMB could be an occasion for much sadness, but instead it gives me great excitement because I …