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Choosing Christ: Disjunction or Conjunction

When I get bored, sometimes I pick up a philosophy book. Not that I am good at understanding technical philosophy. Far from it, and that even after taking several courses in philosophy back in college...>>> Rather, the older one gets, the harder the brain must work to stall--I realize this is depressing--its inevitable self-destruction. Thus, while vain philosophy weakens us, as the Inspired Apostle warns, there are ways good philosophy can, shall we say, keep our brains breathing. In his book, Metaphysics, philosopher Richard Taylor discusses the thorny problem of... Read more →

Calvinists & The Whosoever Will Gospel

The Apostle John records as a final invitation in his Revelation of Jesus Christ these magnificent words >>> "The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life."(Revelation 22.17, NLT). Personally, I think the old version captures such a stately form--"And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the... Read more →

By This All Will Know You Are My Disciples

Hopefully, my PC and Internet Connection woes are beginning to pass. The problems have been continuing for over a week. However, I now see some relief...>>> Recently, I was asked this question via email and, in light of the continuous conflicts that brew in the SBC, I thought I'd post my initial response here. Perhaps you have some thoughts as well. Question: Can only a Christian demonstrate true love to another? What love is it and where does it come from if a non Christian does as the good Samaritan... Read more →

Kentucky Baptists, Anti-Missions and Hyper-Calvinism

In 1885, Baptist historian J. H. Spencer penned what has become the definitive resource for early Baptist work in Kentucky. Most of the earlier settlers in Kentucky came from Virginia and the Carolinas. The first churches there were undoubtedly Episcopal and in a real sense, therefore, the religious climate in the bluegrass state leaned toward a state-sanctioned church >>> Baptists--most of whom at that time being Regular, Particular Baptists--were in Kentucky early, well before the end of the eighteenth century. The Severns Valley Baptist Church, believed to be the first... Read more →

2 Days Journey

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them." (Isaiah 42.9) Scripture reveals that the God of the Bible is a God of action. He makes things happen. The former things have come to pass. What things are here referred? All things He Himself planned. God is sovereign over all and no thing happens per chance. Therefore, God brings about His will. That makes God, God. And new things I declare. God’s activity is never stagnant. Rather... Read more →

Professor F.H. Kerfoot: A New Day for Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Franklin Howard Kerfoot (1847-1901) though not a name widely recognized in Baptist circles today was, during the late 19th century, a formidable leader among Southern Baptists. He served as pastor, denominational leader and seminary professor >>> Dr. Kerfoot was born a Virginian but died a Georgian. After serving in the Confederate Army for a short period, he enrolled in Columbian College in Washington D.C. and excelled in his studies such that, in only three years, he received his M.S. and L.L.B. which normally took six. Afterward, Kerfoot spent a... Read more →

2 Days Journey

"The LORD is the strength of my life" (Ps 27.1) Ever been told to eat your spinach so that you will grow strong and healthy? Do you take vitamin supplements to enhance daily intake of necessary nutrients? Are you walking two miles every day like your doctor suggested? None of the these things is surely bad for you. To the contrary, they serve as disciplines to keep you healthy and fit. Yet there is a strength that we must pursue that, neither alone nor together, the above can satisfy. This... Read more →