The North Carolina Baptist State Convention has uploaded the audio from the GCR Q&A with Danny Akin and Al Gilbert (recorded at the BSCNC annual session). Also included are Milton Hollifield’s comments. Very interesting, forthright, and helpful Q&A session. To access the audio, click here.
Aspect 6(a): A Mission Centered on the Gospel (factionalism, non-fellowship, theological triage, liberalism, fundamentalism, Calvinism, contextualization)
(By: Danny Akin & Bruce Ashford)
Paul warns the Corinthians about the danger of factional battles in the church. In our opinion, this also applies to seminary communities, agencies and institutions, and indeed to the whole of our convention. Sometimes, the battles we fight are necessary and we wage them in an appropriate manner. But sometimes the battles are unnecessary and/or they are waged inappropriately. Often, unnecessary battles are waged because a group of people are … [Read More]
Kevin DeYoung on Divorce, Remarriage, and Homosexuality
I found Kevin DeYoung’s recent article “Divorce and Remarriage: A Smokescreen and a Fire” to be a very thoughtful treatment of this controversial issue. He argues that when pro-homosexual interlocutors bring up the evangelical acceptance/toleration of divorce, they are throwing up a smokescreen to distract from the issue at hand. But DeYoung also rightly notes that some evangelical churches do fail to treat (illegitimate) divorce as a serious sin, in part because many churches fail … [Read More]
Worship for the Twenty-First Century: The Way Forward, Part 3
(Note: You can read the earlier installments in this series here and here.)
Thirdly, I believe authentic worship will also advance the Lord’s glory. In Revelation 5:8-14 you find another aspect of worship. Sometimes in our modern context, it alone is described as worship. Sometime, people will say, “Well, we’re going to worship (sing), and then we will hear the preaching.” That is theologically incorrect. Preaching, in my judgment based upon Scripture, is the high point of … [Read More]
The Danger of a Superficial Ministry
Glibert Tennent
On March 8, 1740, a young Presbyterian minister named Gilbert Tennent preached a message that would become one of the most memorable of the First Great Awakening. The sermon became known as the “Nottingham Sermon” because of the location of its delivery–Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Historians of revival remember it because of the direct nature of its title and the controversy it created. Tennent called it “The Danger of an Unconverted Ministry.” Utilizing Mark 6:34: “they … [Read More]
The 21st Century SBC: Interlude
Note: The “21st Century SBC” series will resume on Monday, with four final installments. Below is a brief synopsis of what to expect.
Aspect 6(a): A Mission Centered on the Gospel (Factionalism, Non-Fellowship, Theological Triage, Liberalism, Fundamentalism, Calvinism, Contextualization): This post speaks about the dangers of liberalism, fundamentalism, and factionalism. It speaks about unnecessary infighting, and about using “theological triage” to help sort out controversies.
Aspect 6(b): A Mission Centered on the Gospel (Spats & Kerfuffles, Straw … [Read More]
Worship for the Twenty-First Century: The Way Forward, Part 2
(Note: You can read the first installment in this series here.)
Not only does authentic worship acknowledge God’s sovereignty, but authentic worship will also affirm a biblical Christology. In other words, authentic worship will not jus be Theo-centric. We are not Jewish rabbis. We are not merely Hebrew worshippers. We are Christians. And therefore, authentic Theo-centric worship must always be authentic Christo-centric worship as well. And, that is what you find when you study the book … [Read More]
Aspect 5(c): A Mission Driven by Biblical Theology (Salvation, Church, End Times)
(By: Danny Akin & Bruce Ashford)
In the biblical doctrine of salvation, we learn that salvation is the Lord’s. It is God’s work from beginning to end (Ps 3:8; Jonah 2:9; Heb 12:2). As God elects and calls, man repents and places faith in Christ. Man is converted as God regenerates him, renewing his inner man, and imparting eternal life to him. Together, conversion and regeneration shed light upon the fact that a saved man now … [Read More]
Nathan Finn on Calling for Truth
Nathan Finn will be interviewed by Paul Dean this Wednesday November 11 at 1:00 PM (EST) on Calling for Truth, a daily radio program aired on AM 660 WLFJ-AM in Greenville, SC. You can also listen to Calling for Truth online.
Atheists and Your Post-Rapture Pets
In a very morbid kind of way, I found this quite humorous. This is a group of atheists who, for a modest fee, agree to take care of your un-souled pets in case of the rapture. Of course, if the rapture did occur I do wonder if these atheists would have the presence of mind to be concerned about your pet. They might be kind of rattled. And if they did persist on in unbelief… … [Read More]
