Regular readers of BtT know that Southeastern Seminary disallows the use of alcohol as a beverage, arguing that although Scripture does not universally prohibit alcohol consumption, wisdom compels me to set forth this policy for our faculty and students. (See my blog on “The Case for Alcohol Abstinence.”) On Tuesday, an article in the Wall Street Journal caught my attention, and I thought I’d pass it along to our readership. It addresses recent research on … [Read More]
The Case for Alcohol Abstinence
I readily confess to a personal bias when it comes to the issue of alcohol. My wife Charlotte grew up in the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home because her parents were alcoholics. Her father died a lost alcoholic. Her mother, by God’s grace, was saved on her death bed. Her body had been ravaged by the twin killers of alcohol and tobacco. Today her sister and brother are lost alcoholics as is most of the rest … [Read More]
Aspect 6(b): A Mission Centered on the Gospel (spats, straw men, infighting)
(By: Danny Akin & Bruce Ashford)
Numerous spats center on method and practice. In such cases, it is wise to ask whether the practice at hand is based upon biblical command, apostolic precedent, or local tradition.[1] If it is based upon biblical command, then there is no question that it must be obeyed. If it is based on apostolic precedent, then it demands our attention but nonetheless is not a biblical injunction. We pay close and … [Read More]
God’s Guidelines for the “Gray Areas” of Life: Wise Decision-Making in a Wicked World, Part 8
THE USE OF BEVERAGE ALCOHOL AS A TEST CASE: PART B
Ethical and moral decision-making presents a great challenge for devoted followers of Jesus in the 21st century context. In 1 Corinthians Paul provides helpful guidelines for navigating what could be called “the gray areas” of the Christian life.
These biblical principles are true anywhere, anytime and under any circumstances. They are extremely helpful in leading us to be wise decision-makers as we live out a gospel-centered … [Read More]
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God’s Guidelines for the “Gray Areas” of Life: Wise Decision-Making in a Wicked World, Part 7
THE USE OF BEVERAGE ALCOHOL AS A TEST CASE: PART A
Ethical and moral decision-making presents a great challenge for devoted followers of Jesus in the 21st century context. In 1 Corinthians Paul provides helpful guidelines for navigating what could be called “the gray areas” of the Christian life.
These biblical principles are true anywhere, anytime and under any circumstances. They are extremely helpful in leading us to be wise decision-makers as we live out a gospel-centered … [Read More]
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