Over the course of my almost-50 years, all in a Southern Baptist context, I have watched many ideas and trends come and go. I remember well the 1970s and the eschatological fervor of the time. Of sermon series on the book of Revelation there seemed to be no end. Hal Lindsay’s Late Great Planet Earth became one of many books signaling the near return of our Lord. In the middle of such excitement there … [Read More]
Mark Driscoll Unplugged
This is an interview for those who like their coffee strong. In light of the little fracas this past week surrounding Baptist Press and Mark Driscoll, BtT provides you an interview with Mark Driscoll. David Nelson interviews Mark on a variety of topics. If you would like to listen to the interview, click here.
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An Exercise in Bridge-Building
One of the more hotly debated issues in the contemporary SBC is Calvinism. Unfortunately, our intradenominational discussions about topics like predestination and the extent of the atonement have often generated as much heat as light. Both Calvinists and non-Calvinists alike have been guilty of dealing with their fellow Southern Baptists in less than charitable ways. This does not reflect well on Southern Baptists. More important, it does not please our Lord Jesus Christ.
In November 2007, … [Read More]
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Upcoming Mt 24:14 Conference
BtT would like to make you aware of a unique opportunity, April 30-May1. The Matthew 24:14 conference is designed for pastors. It is limited to 75 participants, offers opportunity for up-close and personal dialogue with the speakers and conference leaders, and is centered on one issue: How can we build Great Commission churches?
The speakers for the main sessions are Daniel Akin, J. D. Greear, Bruce Ashford, and Mike Griffin. Breakout session leaders include Ken McLemore, Steve Hardy, and Joe … [Read More]
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A Layman’s Perspective on the Generation Gap in the SBC
A Layman’s Perspective on the Generation Gap in the SBC
By Nathan A. Finn
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post titled “The Southern Baptist Generation Gap.” The next day, I received the following email from a brother who wanted to offer a “lay perspective” on the generation gap. I asked that brother if he was comfortable with me reprinting his email at Between the Times if I did not mention his name. He was … [Read More]
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Our Two Newest Contributors
We have been contemplating expanding our number of contributors for several months. This weekend, we finally pulled the trigger. Our two newest contributors are no strangers to our readers.
Alvin Reid teaches evangelism at Southeastern Seminary. Alvin is the author of numerous books, including the recently-published The Convergent Church: Missional Worshipers in an Emerging Culture (Kregel, 2009), which he co-authored with SEBTS ethicist Mark Liederbach. Alvin is also a popular conference speaker and evangelist, preaching to groups ranging from … [Read More]
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J. D. Greear, Ed Stetzer, & Baptist21 Weigh in on Baptist Press and Driscoll
In light of the little kerfuffle that has broken out surrounding Mark Driscoll and Baptist Press these past two days, BtT recommends the posts written by J. D. Greear, Ed Stetzer, and Baptist21. For the J. D. Greear post, “Baptist Press Joins NYT in Driscoll-Bashing,” click here. For the Ed Stetzer post, “Friday is for Friends,” click here. For the Baptist21 post about The Generation Gap, Nathan Finn, and Mark Driscoll, click here.
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I Have a Problem
I Have a Problem
By: Alvin Reid
I have a problem…
I have a problem with Martin Luther. Oh yes, I know he started the Reformation and we owe him much. Yes, he gave us great hymns, Sola Scriptura, and other important contributions. But he did not come far enough theologically for my tastes. And he liked beer too much.
I have a problem with John Wesley. Sure, he led a great awakening and helped to spare England from … [Read More]
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Mark Driscoll and Southeastern Seminary
Last weekend, Southeastern Seminary hosted our fifth annual 20/20 Collegiate Conference. The conference theme was “The Gospel Comes to Life.” The plenary speakers included Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church and the Acts 29 Network, C. J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries, Bill Brown of Cedarville University, and Southeastern President Danny Akin. Between the Times contributor Nathan Finn live-blogged the plenary sessions, which you can read here, here, here, here, and here. We had more … [Read More]
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A Curmudgeon Weighs in On Evangelical Worship
A Curmudgeon Weighs in On Evangelical Worship
We do all manner of things, including very important things, because we think they are a “good idea.” The worship of God is, indeed, a good idea. It is especially so because it is God’s idea. To think of worship simply or even primarily in terms of a human act is deficient, because the Scriptures teach us that the worship of God is a matter of divine initiation. This … [Read More]
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