Recently World Magazine ran a very interesting and important article entitled, “The Other Unreached People Group.” (January 14, 2012, pg. 30). It points out that in addition to the geographical window of the 10/40 people group, a geographical region that represents billions of lost Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhist, there is now a new generational people group that is unreached. This is persons between the ages of 10 and 30. The article points out that today … [Read More]
Daniel Akin
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Recent Posts
Q&A 19: What is the greatest strength of the SBC? The greatest weakness?
Dec 12th, 2011 by Daniel Akin
Question: What is the greatest strength of the SBC? The greatest weakness?
Reply:
I think the answer to these 2 questions is the same: our fraternal and family orientation. We gain great strength by being a family or convention of Southern Baptist churches united by a passion for international missions, North American church planting and theological integrity. Those are the three things that I mentioned in the “Axioms of a Great Commission Resurgence” message which I believe … [Read More]
Q&A 18: What does the spiritual and intellectual makeup of a Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate look like?
Dec 9th, 2011 by Daniel Akin
Question: What does the spiritual and intellectual makeup of a Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate look like?
Reply:
The easiest way to answer that question is he or she looks like a Great Commission Christian. In other words, they have a consuming passion to make disciples of all the people groups scattered around the world teaching them to be faithful to all that Jesus has taught. In that context, a Southeastern graduate will hopefully be a person … [Read More]
Q&A 17: What does it take for a pastor to be intellectually vibrant and well-read in the pastorate?
Dec 5th, 2011 by Daniel Akin
Question: What does it take for a pastor to be intellectually vibrant and well-read in the pastorate?
Reply:
I believe nothing is more valuable in achieving this goal than that one would commit himself to be an expository preacher. That approach to preaching will keep one in the word week by week. I have found it to be a wonderful way to nourish my own soul as I allow God to teach me from his Word in … [Read More]
Q&A 16 (Part 2): Who are your five or six favorite preachers?
Dec 1st, 2011 by Daniel Akin
Question: Who are your five or six favorite living preachers? Why? What can we learn from them?
Reply:
It is difficult for me to list only 5 or 6 preachers that are my favorites who are still living. I listen to lots of preaching and I always have. I guess I would begin by saying that no one has impacted me, who is still living, more than John MacArthur. He is such a faithful expositor who simply … [Read More]
Q&A 16 (Part 1): What are your five or six favorite living preachers?
Nov 28th, 2011 by Daniel Akin
Question: Who are your five or six favorite living preachers? Why? What can we learn from them?
Reply:
Let me begin by saying I am going to answer a question that was not raised: who are my favorite preachers living or dead? I simply cannot resist. Three of my favorite preachers of all time are now with the Lord. That would be W.A. Criswell, Adrian Rogers and Stephen Olford. Each of these men were anointed by God … [Read More]
Q&A 15: What are your thoughts about perserverance of the saints?
Nov 24th, 2011 by Daniel Akin
Question: What are your thoughts about perseverance of the saints?
Reply:
This is the one area where all Southern Baptists agree! PTL! The doctrine affirms that those that God saves He protects and preserves their salvation to the very end. Sometimes this doctrine is also known by the phrase “eternal security.” There are many scriptures I believe that affirm this. Perhaps the clearest is John 10:27-29 which states, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know … [Read More]
Q&A 14: What are your thoughts about irresistable grace?
Nov 21st, 2011 by Daniel Akin
Question: What are your thoughts about irresistible grace?
Reply:
“Irresistible grace” is as unfortunate a term as is “limited atonement.” A far better way to describe this teaching is “effectual calling.” Those who affirm effectual calling believe that those who are predestined by God to be saved are effectually/effectively called to salvation. This seems to be the clear teaching of Romans 8:28-30 for example. They are not forced to come but they freely and willingly do … [Read More]
Q&A 13: What do you think about limited atonement?
Nov 17th, 2011 by Daniel Akin
Question: What do you think about limited atonement?
Reply:
This is the issue within Calvinism that causes the strongest emotional response. And, that is easy to understand. Let me say first of all that the phrase “limited atonement” is unfortunate. A far better way of identifying what classic Calvinist mean by this doctrine is “particular redemption” (or “definite atonement”). I have never been persuaded for the truth of this position though I do understand and respect the … [Read More]
Al Mohler on the Penn State Scandal
Nov 10th, 2011 by Daniel Akin
My friend and colleague Al Mohler has written a sobering but necessary article in light of the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. His words are insightful and prophetic and we are moved to share them with those who frequent this blog. May we all learn from this tragedy. In the article, “The Tragic Lessons of Penn State: A Call to Action,” Dr. Mohler comments on the Penn State tragedy, but also applies it to the … [Read More]
