If ever in history there were a non-event, this is it: my top 25 (or so) books for a young theologian to own (and read). A few weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me his list of twenty-five books and it “got me to thinkin.” So here’s my list, but before I give the list, allow me to make several comments.
First, I’ve focused this list mainly on Christian doctrine and systematic theology, and certain … [Read More]
The Top 25 (Or So) Books for a Young Theologian to Own (And Read)
Book Notice: JD Greear’s “Gospel”
I write this blog to serve notice to our readership that J. D. Greear’s new book Gospel (B&H, 2011) is an explosively powerful little book that expounds the gospel and its implications, and does so with a rare combination of depth, clarity, and eloquence. Gospel is one of the few unique books that will be sold by the truckload to pastors and churches, colleges and seminaries, young and old, Arminian and Calvinist.
Now, to put my … [Read More]
Book Notice: “Creed: Connect to the Basic Essentials of Historic Christian Faith”
In September 2011, NavPress released Winfield Bevins’ Creed: Connect to Basic Essentials of Historic Christian Faith. Winfield is an alumnus of SEBTS, a church planter in the Outer Banks, and an important voice in church planting circles. In light of the release of Creed, we asked Winfield for a brief interview about his book, which I have reproduced below:
1. Tell us a bit about yourself, your family, and your ministry.
I live in the Outer Banks … [Read More]
Why All Good Christians Should Celebrate Halloween
[Editor's Note: The following is a re-post of George Robinson's Sep. 28, 2010 blog.]
October 31st. For most Americans this date means one thing: **Halloween.** Costumes, candy and trick-or-treaters spending to the tune of $2.5 billion making this holiday second only to Christmas in marketing revenue. But good Christians don’t celebrate Halloween. Or do they? Some Protestants may prefer to call it Reformation Day, for after all, that is the date … [Read More]
Q&A 7: How Do We Promote Faithful Giving to the Great Commission?
10.4.2011
Question: In light of your work with the Great Commission Resurgence, what are some things, other than faithfully giving to our local churches and missions agencies, that we can do to promote giving money to reach unreached people groups worldwide?
Reply: Rob, I think there are a number of things that you can do that will help promote the Great Commission Resurgence in your particular church. First, do encourage your people to continue to give to … [Read More]
Q&A 2: Should I Be Involved in a Church Revitalization Initiative?
10.4.2011
Question 2: I really feel called to church revitalization. There’s an opportunity in my city to join a brother at a church in our neighborhood and start that work. My church, where I’ve been for 7 years, is not too excited about it. I really value their input, want to submit to their plans, and believe God uses the church to affirm callings, so this is a hard place for me to be in. There … [Read More]
Question 1: How do you envision IMB, NAMB, and local churches working together to reach unreached people groups in the States (college students, refugees, etc)?
10.4.2011
Question 1: How do you envision IMB, NAMB, and local churches working together to reach unreached people groups in the States (college students, refugees, etc)?
Reply: Let me begin by expressing how excited I am about the direction both of the IMB and NAMB. The presidents of both are men for whom I have the greatest respect and admiration. Tom Elliff is a father in the ministry to me and a hero in the faith. Kevin … [Read More]
Between the Times “Q&A with the President of Southeastern”: A Call for our Readers to Submit Questions
One of the goals of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Between the Times is to be a servant to the churches. Indeed, serving the churches is a part of our mission statement as we seek to be used by God to fulfill the Great Commission. If our school is not a servant to the Church then I believe we really have no reason to exist.
In light of this reality, we are launching a Between the … [Read More]
An Invitation to Study Biblical Languages and Translation at Southeastern
For those students interested in linguistics, Bible translation, biblical languages, semiotics, literary theory or a host of other related areas of study, Southeastern invites you to study biblical languages for the purpose of Bible translation. If you are interested in Bible translation, you will have the opportunity to study with the following faculty, as well as approximately 15 other faculty who teach in the biblical studies division.
Fred Williams (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel … [Read More]
The Southern Baptist Convention—Name that Denomination
By now you’ve probably read that SBC president Bryant Wright has appointed a task force to study the possibility of changing the name of the Southern Baptist Convention. Wright’s announcement has elicited a number of responses, ranging from elation to despair. Besides differing opinions about the possible name change itself, there is an ongoing debate about whether or not Wright’s task force violates Southern Baptist polity, the stated will of engaged Southern Baptists, or both. I … [Read More]
