This series arose out of extended reflection on the Scriptures, out of which the Lord has made clear to me some of the perils of seminary, many of which I have succumbed to or been tempted by over the past decade and a half. I have attempted to communicate these perils to those of you who would read this post and might benefit from it. Although I have interjected humor at several points, I could … [Read More]
Alvin Reid on Camps, Calvinism and Coalitions
Between the Times contributor Alvin Reid has written an excellent article for his personal blog titled “Of Campus, Calvinism, and Coalitions.” You should check it out. We hope that more Southern Baptists, on all sides of the Calvinism debate (and other debates), will commit to labor together for the sake of the nations.
Messenger Insight Podcast with Alvin Reid
In the most recent Messenger Insight Podcast, Baptist Messenger editor Doug Baker talks with BtT contributor Alvin Reid about his new Evangelism Handbook, what it means to be missional, contextualization, and the future of the SBC’s North American and international mission efforts. They also discuss the recent numerical decline in the SBC, a historical reality that is denied by some observers. You can listen to the podcast at the Messenger Insight website.
Biblical, Spiritual, Intentional, Missional: Alvin Reid’s New Evangelism Handbook
Alvin Reid has gone and committed another act of literature, one which (as Roy Fish says in the Afterword) is well worth reading and which contains concepts worth putting into action. Evangelism Handbook: Biblical, Spiritual, Intentional, Missional is a comprehensive treatment of the various facets of getting the gospel to our neighbors (and to the nations).
In the first part, he treats foundational matters, giving a biblical theology of evangelism and an expose of lessons we … [Read More]
Becoming the Great Commission Church
The Northwest Baptist Association in Oklahoma is sponsoring a conference titled “Becoming the Great Commission Church” on November 2. Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church in Woodward is the host church. The speakers include Alvin Reid, Anthony Jordan, and yours truly. The schedule for the conference is as follows:
Nathan Finn: Getting the Gospel Right
9:00 AM
Alvin Reid: Getting the Gospel Out
10:00 AM
Anthony Jordan: The Gospel and Cooperation
11:00 AM
Lunch at the host church
Panel Discussion: Moderated by Doug Baker
1:00 PM
Nathan … [Read More]
“Bloggersation” Between Tom Ascol and Alvin Reid
Administrator’s Note: Yestersday Tom Ascol posted a “bloggersation” between he and Alvin Reid at the Founders Ministries Blog. They discussed a number of issues, including the history of their friendship, the Great Commission Resurgence, the 2009 Louisville Convention, and the Calvinism debate in the SBC. Because of Alvin’s participation in that bloggersation, we thought it would be good to also publish this material at BtT. Special thanks to Tom Ascol for his gracious permission to … [Read More]
On the Dangers of Seminary (Pt. 8): The Danger of Missing Out
This series arose out of extended reflection on the Scriptures, out of which the Lord has made clear to me some of the perils of seminary, many of which I have succumbed to or been tempted by over the past decade and a half. I have attempted to communicate these perils to those of you who would read this post and might benefit from it. Although I have interjected humor at several points, I could … [Read More]
Alvin Reid Unleashed
Alvin Reid has been unleashed. In addition to his duties as preacher, author, and evangelism professor, now he will be leading and teaching Student Ministry at The College at Southeastern. In order to reflect this, the SEBTS Board of Trustees voted unanimously this morning to update his title to Professor of Evangelism and Student Ministry.
“I am excited to lead a student ministry focus that will be gospel-centered, family-embracing, church-loving, and missional-living,” Reid said. “Building on … [Read More]
An Open Letter to My Non-Calvinist Friends in the SBC
An Open Letter to My Non-Calvinist Friends in the SBC
By Nathan A. Finn
I grew up in what I would consider to be your “average” Southern Baptist church. It was not a perfect church, but it was a good church. I came to faith in Christ through the ministry of that church and was called to the gospel ministry through her influence. I learned how to study my Bible, pray, witness, and teach through the example … [Read More]
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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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