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Dr. David L. Allen’s “The Current SBC Calvinism Debate” – An Interaction

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I hate hidden agendas - they are unworthy of God's people. Paul said, in 2 Corinthians 4:2 that he renounced secret and shameful ways. So, I want to come clean here and tell you exactly what I am doing. In the book, "Anyone Can Be Saved: A Defense of 'Traditional' Southern Baptist Soteriology" edited by David L. Allen, Eric Hankins, and Adam Harwood, Dr. Allen opens the discussion with an excellent essay entitled, "The Current SBC Calvinism Debate: Observations, Clarifications, and Suggestions." It is one of the best things I have read on the topic. What I'd like to do is simply copy it … [Read more...] about Dr. David L. Allen’s “The Current SBC Calvinism Debate” – An Interaction

Interacting with “Anyone Can Be Saved,” by David L Allen, Eric Hankins, and Adam Harwood (Part 1)

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I was feeling small the other day, reading an exchange about brilliant scholars who read 5 or 10 books a week. None of them was me! I’m so far behind on my reading that it is a source of constant guilt. In May of 2013, my friend Mike Leake gave me a copy of his excellent book, “Torn to Heal” to review. It’s on my list. Trevin Wax, that same year, asked me to review “Clear Winter Nights.” I’ve read both and plan to publish the reviews before the books get remaindered. I’ve linked to and promoted Alan Cross’ excellent “When Heaven and Earth Collide” but never got around to the formal review. Odd … [Read more...] about Interacting with “Anyone Can Be Saved,” by David L Allen, Eric Hankins, and Adam Harwood (Part 1)

An Open Letter to the World: Robert Jeffress Does NOT Speak for ME!

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I was a vocal NeverTrumper during the days leading up to the 2016 election. Since then, I have not spoken much about political issues, for several reasons. First of all, I am burned out on politics. Second, politics has become so divisive in churches and in the SBC that I have not felt that raising partisan issues was a wise use of my time. My feelings about President Donald Trump remain largely unaltered. He has done some good things in his administration - Justice Gorsuch is probably at the top of the list. But he has continued to be crass, belligerent, and to be embroiled in scandals. His … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to the World: Robert Jeffress Does NOT Speak for ME!

The IMB’s Biggest Problem

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We have published articles by missionaries, former missionaries, retired missionaries, missions professors, and other personnel with far more expertise than I have in international missions. They have discussed strategies and philosophies and missions approaches - interesting discussions. It is evident that there is discouragement, frustration, and confusion in our missionary force - as well as passion and resolve! Most seem to appreciate Dr. David Platt's desire to put the IMB back on solid financial footing but also were confused by some of the management strategies and reorganizational … [Read more...] about The IMB’s Biggest Problem

Brad Jurkovich Interviews SBC Presidential Candidate J.D. Greear

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There was a Facebook Live interview today, hosted by Pastor Brad Jurkovich at FBC, Bossier City, LA, which explored the candidacy of J.D. Greear. It is a great interview. Topics such as Greear's agenda, Calvinism, politics and the ERLC, and many other things were covered. The interview in it's entirety can be found in both video and audio form on the SBC This Week site. http://www.sbcthisweek.com/qa-sbc-presidential-candidate-j-d-greear/ There have been some of the most bizarre, ridiculous, vicious, and frankly, dishonest criticisms leveled at Dr. Greear. No man is above critique and … [Read more...] about Brad Jurkovich Interviews SBC Presidential Candidate J.D. Greear

I’ve Had Enough: I Am Leaving (the Country)

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At 2:30 AM on Friday I will begin a trek to Dioher, Senegal for what I believe is my sixth time since I first traveled there with Bart Barber. God is doing a great work in the Bayot villages that Bart's church labors in and I am hoping that some of that will spill over into the much newer work I am doing in the Essing (or Ehhing) villages to their west. I am planning to return on February 28. I would appreciate your prayers. Frankly, I probably should have put this trip off. I have been in a cluster headache cycle recently. If you know anything about clusters, they dominate  your life. I've … [Read more...] about I’ve Had Enough: I Am Leaving (the Country)

BREAKING NEWS: David Platt Has Asked the IMB to Seek a New President

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My original post said "Platt resigned." The IMB released claims he has not resigned but simply asked the IMB to begin a search for a new president. I think that is a distinction without a difference. But there are people who get hyper-picky and easily offended about stuff like this, so I am changing this. It's silly. It's a de facto resignation. In one of the most poorly kept secrets in SBC history, David Platt's intent to leave the International Mission Board has been announced today in a conference call with Trustees. Last fall he took the role of preaching pastor at McLean Bible Church, a … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: David Platt Has Asked the IMB to Seek a New President

Can We Not Aim Higher? Charting a Course toward Dallas

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  I will admit two things at the very start of this post. I am not neutral in the presidential race for the SBC. I hope JD Greear is the next president of the SBC. I have never met Dr. Hemphill. He came to SWBTS after I graduated and I'd not heard much from him until the recent announcement. I have a positive impression of him, believing him to be a good man and good Southern Baptist. But there is a growing tendency in the advocacy of Dr. Hemphill - by his supporters, not by him - that is becoming increasingly troubling. In the announcement in BP about Hemphill's … [Read more...] about Can We Not Aim Higher? Charting a Course toward Dallas