One of the biggest tensions regarding philosophy of gathered services is the issue of breadth and depth, or who should be the priority and focus of the ministry. Obviously, everything we do should be first and foremost with a focus and passion for the honor and glory of God. But the question we are [...]
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Evangelize as Your Edify, Edify as You Evangelize
July 14, 2011Charles Finney, Cooperation, and the GCR
November 17, 2009Over at Between the Times, Drs. Danny Akin and Bruce Ashford have continued their excellent series on “Seven Crucial Aspects of Our Mission” (which is broken down in true Puritan style of multiple sub-points and cases) with an article focusing on cooperation between Calvinists and non-Calvinists. As you know, this issue has been with us [...]
As Dying Men with an Everlasting Message
September 2, 2009About a year and a half ago, my friend Nathan Finn asked the question, “What are the most pressing issues facing the Southern Baptist Convention?” I revisited my answer yesterday and felt portions of it deserved a re-post. Prior to the push about a Great Commission Resurgence, there wasn’t a clear narrative about what to [...]
What Does It Mean to Be Gospel-Centered?
August 26, 2009In the coming days, I am going to post some thoughts on the subject of living gospel-centered lives. This past Sunday, I began teaching the nine-week study “The Gospel Centered Life” by Thune and Walker at Grace. My co-teacher and I had a great discussion in our preparations about what it means to be gospel-centered. [...]
Podcast with Acts 29/SBC Church Planters
August 26, 2009This is a blogpost originally posted on February 21, 2009. In light of the recent discussion about Acts 29 church planters in Southern Baptist life, I felt this podcast would be a constructive resource to know more about some of the A29 churches planters, what they believe, and their practices. The Insight Podcast is hosted [...]
Acts 29 Responds to Baptist Press and SBCToday
August 25, 2009Scott Thomas, director of Acts 29, has taken the time to respond at length to the accusations and charges against Acts 29 from the guys at SBCToday and Baptist Press. It is not fair to imply everyone at Baptist Press is carrying the anti-Acts 29 agenda, so perhaps it is best to limit the sphere [...]
Baptist Press Continues Anti-Acts 29 Agenda, Publishes Errors of SBCToday
August 24, 2009Baptist Press has continued to spread the anti-Acts 29 agenda by publishing the errors of SBCToday in the recent “first person” article entitled “Covenant or Confession” authored by Tim Rogers. Just last week, I showed how Baptist Press has degenerated into an anti-Mark Driscoll/anti-Acts 29 campaign under the leadership and vision of Will Hall, their [...]
All a Matter of Timing: Baptist Press and Mark Driscoll
August 20, 2009Yes, it’s all a matter of timing. Over the course of the past six months, Baptist Press has come out with three articles besmirching Mark Driscoll and Acts 29. But have you paid attention to the timing of their pieces and what Baptist Press is attempting to do? I have, and here are my thoughts.
Own Your Weaknesses
August 10, 2009During our evening service yesterday, Tom Ascol shared with the Grace family his reflections over the past 20+ years, addressing the strengths, weaknesses, and prospects for the future. What struck me in particular was the sincerity and humility of heart exhibited in addressing the weaknesses where Tom confessed his fingerprints over the areas where the [...]
Morris Chapman, Calvinism, and Saving Faith (Part 3)
July 21, 2009In my third and final post (see Part 1 and Part 2) on Morris Chapman’s recent comments on Calvinism, I want to focus on what Baptists have historically said on the issue of the Holy Spirit’s work in salvation and more specifically saving faith. Before I do, however, I want to comment briefly on how [...]
Morris Chapman, Calvinism, and Saving Faith (Part 2)
July 20, 2009In Part 1, I sought address specific comments by Morris Chapman from his convention “report,” nothing also a few areas of duplicity. In Part 2, I want to interact with his “Clarification of Intent,” especially as it concerns the doctrine of saving faith. Chapman’s Charges Quote #1 “I have heard and read with increasing frequency [...]
The Executive Committee Form Letter and Appropriate Action
July 14, 2009Last week, I wrote about the questions and concerns Southern Baptists are having about the Executive Committee and encouraged them to contact them, sincerely expressing their thoughts, concerns, and questions in particular about the forced resignation of Clark Logan. Since last week, the link to the Executive Committee members has had nearly 250 click throughs, [...]
Addressing the Morris Chapman Controversy in the SBC: A Call for Accountability, Transparency, and Unity
July 8, 2009Morris Chapman has served as President and CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention since 1992. During the 17+ years that he has served in this position, he has undoubtedly done some great things for Southern Baptists, and his role in advocating the Conservative Resurgence is one to be remembered, including being [...]
Reflections on My First SBC Annual Meeting: 10 Lowlights
June 30, 2009At the SBC 2009 in Louisville, there were far more highlights than there were lowlights, as seen in my previous post. However, there were some significant moments and observations I came away with from my first SBC Annual Meeting that were rather discouraging. Here are some that I jotted down: 1. Morris Chapman What Morris [...]
Tim Challies, Rick Warren, and My Take on the John Piper Interview
June 1, 2011Last Friday, I took some time to post my thoughts on John Piper’s interview of Rick Warren. And I was entirely not surprised by the comments my post received. However, I did appreciate the interaction I received offline with my fellow pastors and with other friends through email, Tim Challies included. Tim shared with me [...]
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