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]
An Open Letter to My Non-Calvinist Friends in the SBC
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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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Our Two Newest Contributors
We have been contemplating expanding our number of contributors for several months. This weekend, we finally pulled the trigger. Our two newest contributors are no strangers to our readers.
Alvin Reid teaches evangelism at Southeastern Seminary. Alvin is the author of numerous books, including the recently-published The Convergent Church: Missional Worshipers in an Emerging Culture (Kregel, 2009), which he co-authored with SEBTS ethicist Mark Liederbach. Alvin is also a popular conference speaker and evangelist, preaching to groups ranging from … [Read More]
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I Have a Problem
I Have a Problem
By: Alvin Reid
I have a problem…
I have a problem with Martin Luther. Oh yes, I know he started the Reformation and we owe him much. Yes, he gave us great hymns, Sola Scriptura, and other important contributions. But he did not come far enough theologically for my tastes. And he liked beer too much.
I have a problem with John Wesley. Sure, he led a great awakening and helped to spare England from … [Read More]
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Contours of a Great Commission Resurgence, Part 20: The Role of Revival and Spiritual Awakening
Contours of a Great Commission Resurgence is a series of articles by faculty of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary that seeks to offer some definitions of what constitutes a GCR, why we believe the SBC is in need of such a movement, and what such a movement might look like in SBC life. The series addresses biblical, theological, historical and practical issues related to a GCR with the hope that God will use our finite and … [Read More]
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Alvin Reid on the Southern Baptist Convention
At the heart of the Great Commission Resurgence is a burning desire to see God draw countless worshipers unto Himself, both in North America and abroad, through the ministry of Southern Baptists. Few people embody a passion for the Great Commission like our colleague Alvin Reid. Alvin occupies the Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism at Southeastern, where he has taught since 1995. He is the author of numerous books, including a widely-used evangelism textbook and … [Read More]
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