The charge has been made recently that many young Southern Baptists do not fully appreciate Southern Baptist heritage. No doubt there is some truth in what has been said. In our zeal to adapt and push towards the future many of us have neglected, forgotten, or even criticized the past. It is true that sometimes younger SBCers treat the SBC …
SBC21: The Gospel (Conclusion)
The introduction, direction, and explanation for the baptist21 vision series entitled “SBC21: The Duties and Dangers of This Present Hour” has been laid out in two previous posts. Here are Part one and Part two of the introduction to this series. The first blog in the series is dealing with the Gospel, here are Part one and Part two. …
SBC21: The Gospel (Part 2)
The introduction, direction, and explanation for the baptist21 vision series entitled “SBC21: The Duties and Dangers of This Present Hour” has been laid out in two previous posts. Here are Part one and Part two of the introduction to this series. The first blog in the series is dealing with the Gospel, Part one is available here. So, what …
SBC21: The Gospel (part 1)
This is the opening blog in a vision series entitled “SBC21: The Duties and Dangers of This Present Hour” that baptist21 will post over the coming months. The introduction, direction, and explanation for this series has been laid out in two previous posts. Here are Part one and Part two of the introduction to this series. In a recent interview …
The Gospel and Culture: Taken
The Bible is quite clear that all of Scripture points to Christ (Luke 24:25-27). Indeed, the purpose of the Bible is to bring people to salvation through faith in Jesus (2 Tim 3:15). But, Paul goes even further than that when he tells the church at Ephesus that all things are being united in Christ (Eph. 1:10). Not just the …
SBC Reflections Interview Series: Part 1 — Jarrett Stephens
“Younger” Southern Baptists are excited about the events of the 2009 SBC in Louisville. Many are enthusiastic about the discussions that are taking place right now and the momentum of the Great Commission Resurgence (GCR) in SBC life. This was made abundantly clear by the overwhelming support (95%) of the SBC messengers for the motion to appoint a Great Commission …
Jehoshaphat and The Gospel
2 CHRONICLES 17-20: JEHOSHAPHAT Jehoshaphat takes over for his father Asa in a time of turmoil. He strengthens his position in Judah, placing troops in the fortified cities (built by Asa). Yahweh is “with” Jehoshaphat because he walks in the former ways of His father David, who did not seek the Baals. This is a fulfillment of the promises to …
SBC21: The Duties and Dangers of This Present Hour — Part 2
This series will be divided into three sections with many posts in each section. Each section will be offered with biblical, theological consideration. The first section will touch on our past. There are many things from our SBC history and heritage that we are grateful for and have learned much from. We are indebted to godly men and women who …
SBC21: The Duties and Dangers of This Present Hour — Part 1
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) originally started, among a variety of factors both positive and negative, to “propagate the Gospel.” We began as a denomination of churches working together to spread the gospel without violating the autonomy of each local church. We eventually, through various developments, began cooperating to send missionaries, plant churches, train ministers, and engage in many other …
Baptist 21 and the Grammys
There were two things that happened last night at the Grammys that relate (sort of) to Baptist 21. First, Coldplay won 3 Grammys for the song and the album “Viva La Vida.” Baptist 21 has previously engaged the meaning of this song (and album). You can read that post here and see how these themes from Coldplay ultimately are explained …