In 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 [...]
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Morris Chapman, Calvinism, and Saving Faith (Part 3)
July 21, 2009Morris 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 [...]
Morris Chapman, Calvinism, and Saving Faith (Part 1)
July 16, 2009Morris Chapman, president and CEO of the Executive Committee, has up until this time chosen not to address the pressing issue of the forced resignation of Clark Logan; however, he has taken up another topic stemming from his convention “report”—Calvinism. His strange and categorically inaccurate views of those who hold to the doctrines of grace [...]
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 [...]
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