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 …
The Evolution of Christian Hip-Hop
As the Unashamed Tour finishes up in Raleigh (more info about that at the bottom), I have been reflecting on the evolution of Christian Hip-Hop. When I was growing up, Christian Hip-Hop was to put it kindly, not the best. I couldn’t decide in the previous sentence whether to put quotations around the word “Christian” or around the words “Hip-Hop” …
GCR Phase2?
The GCR Task Force emphasized that the realization of a GCR rises and falls based upon Pastors and Local Churches. And this is absolutely true for several reasons. First, the local church is THE chosen vehicle by which God is accomplishing His mission in the World. Conventions, though helpful in fostering the mission of the local churches, are not what …
Missional-Discipleship Event at NC Baptist Convention
B21 would like to make our readers (especially NC readers) aware of an event to be held at this year’s North Carolina Baptist Convention. This event will take place immediately after the Pastor’s Conference ends and B21’s Nathan Akin will take part in it. (You will want to be a part of the Pastor’s Conference as well, it features Johnny …
Leading in the 21st Century Conference
Baptist21’s Nathan Akin will take part in a Pastor’s Conference to be held at Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond, Oklahoma and we would like to invite you to be a part of it as well. What: A free Conference entitled, “Leading in the 21st Century” REGISTER HERE In a letter from the Elders they describe the purpose of the …
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 …
Monthly Video from SBC President Bryant Wright
Bryant Wright, Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and President of the Southern Baptist Convention, is working hard to stay in touch with pastors of the SBC. Pastor Wright has been releasing monthly videos at Pray4SBC Check out this month’s video and continue to check back to the site regularly as we all think through how to cooperate together in …
Wisdom from the Old Guys: Athanasius
From, On The Incarnation “The marvellous truth is, that being the Word, so far from being Himself contained by anything, He actually contained all things Himself. In creation He is present everywhere, yet is distinct in being from it; ordering, directing, giving life to all, containing all, yet is He Himself the Uncontained, existing solely in His Father.” 3.17 “But …
Moving in the Right Direction? Encouraging Trends in the SBC
On June 15th, 2010, the messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to pass the recommendations put forth by the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force. Following this meeting, it was unclear how soon the passing of these recommendations would begin to trickle through our convention. Within these last four months several decisions have been made that I believe are indications …