Dave Miller

It is odd that humor, something that is so much a part of our lives today, is talked about so little in the Bible.  There are some who have deduced from that fact and the awesome holiness of God that humor is somehow inappropriate in Kingdom work.  Some have advocated that humor should not be a part of preaching, that it is somehow offensive to God and destructive to his glory. But we live in a culture in which humor is ever-present: late-night talk shows, TV, movies, - it is everywhere.  In fact, humor has become a moral value in America.  I have heard a program or movie that is sexually … [Read more...] about Defining Godly Humor

I saw an interesting article at Trevin Wax's site "Kingdom People" called "Looking for a Church? 3 Suggestions." It discusses (watch Dave state the obvious) how to find a biblical church.  In the article, he uses three words that I would like to apply to the future of the SBC.  He mentions three "orthos" - words that describe a genuine church.  Orthodoxy. Orthopraxy.  Orthokardia. A church must be orthodox in doctrine - Bible-believing and faithful to the fundamental doctrines of the faith, especially those that relate to the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. A church must have orthopraxy … [Read more...] about Is Orthodoxy Enough? The Future of the SBC

1)  What happened to two spaces after a period?  That's what I was taught back in good old days, but now it seems no one likes two spaces anymore.  What's up? 2)  Should I capitalize divine pronouns?  I was taught that as respect to God.  But even modern language Bibles don't do it.  What's up? These are weighty issues which I hope we can discuss in a calm and rational way! … [Read more...] about Two Crucial Theological Issues We Need to Discuss

Few details have been revealed and perhaps that is best.  But Phil Robert's 11 year tenure at MWBTS is done.  Baptist Press reports two sources of questioning and conflict between Roberts and the Board of Trustees.  First, there have been some questions about how seminary resources have been used.  Strangely, the second reason is one of the same that was invoked when Dr. Mark Coppenger was released from the seminary - verbal abuse of seminary staff.  I have no specifics of these charges, just the fact that Baptist Press is reporting these as issues. It's a sad day for Midwestern Baptist … [Read more...] about Phil Roberts Has Resigned at Midwestern Seminary

I was working on a post this morning, and then Ed went and posted an article at Between the Times that said what I was trying to say, but did it so much better.  Sometimes I hate that guy - saying it first and saying it better!  His post is called "The Baptist Bogeyman."  I encourage you to read it.  However, the fact that someone else has already said it (and perhaps better than I could) never stops a blogger from saying it again, right? So, I put my other article on hold and I want to make some observations about what the Rev. Dr Stetzer said. We have had a parade of bogeymen in the … [Read more...] about I’m Furious at Ed Stetzer! (Well, Sort of…)

It is a privilege to talk today with Trevin Wax, the Managing Editor of “The Gospel Project”, a new Sunday School curriculum from LifeWay Christian Resources of the SBC.  He has agreed to answer a few questions about The Gospel Project for the readers of SBC Voices.  (I think you could probably figure this out, but my questions are in bold and Trevin's answers are in normal print.)  Trevin, welcome to SBC Voices.  Tell us about beginnings of The Gospel Project.  How did it come to be?  Thanks for the invitation, Dave. The Gospel Project is LifeWay’s response to churches asking for a … [Read more...] about The Gospel Project: An Interview with Trevin Wax

NOTE: I have just released a book which compiles (and edits and expands) these posts. It is called "Disqualified? What the Bible Says about Divorce, Remarriage and Ministry."   It is available on Amazon.com. The Kindle version will be released in the next couple of days - not sure what the hold-up is there. This book reviews the biblical evidence on divorce and remarriage, beginning with the cornerstone in the Old Testament - the twin principles of God's intent of marriage as a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman and the understanding of the brokenness caused by sin. It then lays the … [Read more...] about Divorce, Remarriage and Ministry: What Did Jesus Say?

SBC Voices is what I call a blue-collar blog.  We do not have the star power of some of the other active SBC blogs.  We are more of a discussion forum on Baptist issues.  Most of the prominent Baptist blogs focus on the ideas and opinions of one man.  They are good blogs, well worth reading.  But we are a little different.  You come to SBC Voices to talk about the issues you read about on other blogs.  We are a place for average Baptists to have a voice about what is going on in the SBC. At least, that is the goal. For years, we have done something called "Blog Madness" in March.  It's a … [Read more...] about Blue-Collar Blog Madness Coming Soon

Comrade Brady loses.  Premiere Belichick is defeated. The world, for a few brief moments, is a place of joy … [Read more...] about Once Again, Communism is Defeated!

I'd really like to watch a football game tonight.  Well, I'd like to watch the New York Giants beat the New England Communists, anyway. But I will be taping the game. We have church on Sunday night.  I know a lot of you no longer have Sunday Night services and I've wondered if they are going the way of the dodo bird, the mastodon and Training Union.  But we still have a service every Sunday night.  Sunday night is not a biblical mandate and those who don't have one are not sinning, but it is part of our regular weeking schedule. And I just can't bring myself to cancel the service or … [Read more...] about Brontosaurus Baptist Church: We Are Having Church Tonight