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Seems like our watchdog from Enid is guarding the Southern Baptist Convention from the evil that's creeping in. Last week he warned us that while the SBC was not a cult, it acted like one. The next piece of the sky falling is a "growing Semi-Arianism" among us. I wonder what the next theological crisis will be that plagues us. Stay tuned... With that, I am... Peter Read more →
I am a complementarian. Without apology, I embrace complementarianism. I believe the Bible reveals a consistent complementarian understanding of gender. Not only so, the BF&M clearly states where the overwhelming majority of Southern Baptists stand--they are complementarian too. Thus, I have my theological feet squarely planted in the mainstream of my faith community. Now that I have neatly put my personal perspective in place, I have to say Lifeway's recent decision to ban* the September/October issue of Gospel Today, a Georgia-based magazine, must be, at least for me, the most... Read more →
F. H. Kerfoot, professor of systematic theology 1887-1899, was born at Llewellyn, Kentucky on August 29, 1847. He was the major theologian at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary after James P. Boyce passed away. As the following excerpt from his favorite sermon demonstrates, however, Professor Kerfoot was not the flaming apologist for what's come to be known as aggressive, Five-Point Calvinism. This particular message by Dr. Kerfoot is one of sixty-three sermons published in The American Baptist Pulpit at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century edited by Henry Thompson Louthan (1903).... Read more →
Rosie the Riveter is considered the most famous icon representing women's contribution to the success of World War II. Even more, it is not uncommon for Rosie's picture to be scattered across most all issues women have faced since. She represents female power. The Governor from Alaska may have just overturned Rosie as representing the punch of female pizazz. Sarah Palin, who swept the country off its feet by drawing more viewers for her acceptance speech as the traditional do-nothing VP than the Democratic nominee for President gathered for his... Read more →
I want to begin with a question: Is trust between a minister and a church earned or is trust assumed? Understand: I realize that, without specifics, the question could solicit ambiguous responses at best. So, allow me to pose a not uncommon scenario. CrossPointe Church, Anytown, USA just called Billy Beams as the new Discipleship Pastor. They are a growing congregation and very demanding. Nonetheless the position is admittedly a leap of faith for the congregation. Budgets are tight for all ministries, including the newly created one to which Billy... Read more →