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On Ethnic Candidates: Can’t We Just Ignore Race?

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We were all pleased two years ago when the Southern Baptist Convention took the next step in racial reconciliation, in plucking the roots of racial discrimination and oppression that have dug so deep into the soil of the SBC, by electing Fred Luter as the president of the SBC. But can I be honest? His election was more of a coronation. Somehow, word got out a year or so in advance that Pastor Luter would be nominated and the collective SBC whispered a quiet, "amen." There was no opposition. None. It would have been denominational suicide to run against him. But the question has been whether … [Read more...] about On Ethnic Candidates: Can’t We Just Ignore Race?

SWBTS’ Muslim Student: Scandal, or Tempest in a Teapot?

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I've been in Des Moines the last couple of days at our state's Executive Board meeting. Our hotel provides free internet, which is good because it is so close to no internet at all that if I paid for it, I'd be fairly upset. I read of the newest SBC scandal that has arisen, that Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has at least one Muslim student in its archaeology PhD program. The news shocked me and I've wanted to opine on the topic for a couple of days. However, with the meetings I was a part of and the lack of internet access, plus travel time and other ministry responsibilities, I … [Read more...] about SWBTS’ Muslim Student: Scandal, or Tempest in a Teapot?

For Sale: A Logos Library

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One of our regular contributors through the years, Chris Roberts, has an extensive Logos library for sale. Here is his note. If you are interested, contact him. ******************* For various reasons, personal and otherwise, I’m selling my Logos Bible Software library for $2000. Logos has been a huge asset for me over the years. I first purchased it while going through seminary at Beeson Divinity School and I’ve been building it up ever since. It currently contains 3979 resources (which includes 1743 items from the Perseus library) and uses the Logos 5 engine. My most recent package … [Read more...] about For Sale: A Logos Library

Five More Observations about Younger Southern Baptists: A Response to Trevin Wax

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Trevin Wax wrote an article the other day called, “Five Observations about Younger Southern Baptists.” It was an excellent article examining the tendencies of Southern Baptists who are younger than me - pretty much everyone these days. If you haven't read the post, please do. Great insights. However, I was thinking of some other observations I've made about younger Southern Baptists that go beyond what Trevin enumerated. Trevin is a nice guy and his observations were mostly positive. But I've got a few more observations I'd like to share, not being the kind of nice person like Mr. … [Read more...] about Five More Observations about Younger Southern Baptists: A Response to Trevin Wax

The Root of the Problem: An Antinomist’s Response to Dr. Eric Hankins

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One of the blessings of social media is the freedom to insert oneself into a discussion between two others, even without an invitation. Dr. Eric Hankins recently wrote a series of four articles published here in response to an article by Dr. Nathan Finn that appeared in the NOBTS "Journal for  Baptist Theology and Ministry" (Volume 10, Number 1). For the most part, I stay out of discussions of Calvinism-related topics because I've not seen them to be highly productive. And, again, neither party has asked me to weigh in. But I wish to respond to Dr. Hankins' fourth post. Frank Page's … [Read more...] about The Root of the Problem: An Antinomist’s Response to Dr. Eric Hankins

Mining for Gold in the Sterling-Silver Confrontation

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Yeah, I know. Corny. Remember, I am an Iowan. We don't have good weather. We don't have oceans or mountains or any major sports teams. So, we make puns. I thought that one was pretty good, regardless of the grief I took from it when I tweeted it yesterday. Before I say anything else about this mess, let me say this - Donald Sterling is a racist pig who deserved everything he got. Adam Silver gave him the bionic elbow and I cheered. Would that every scandal was handled with the firm justice Adam Silver meted out. And there is no point in trying to put Sterling's racism in any kind of … [Read more...] about Mining for Gold in the Sterling-Silver Confrontation

It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming (and Passion Week Open Forum)

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Not sure how, but this video, posted over a year ago, has gotten 300 views today. It's still great. Enjoy. This is SM Lockridge's  (not Tony Campolo) great message on the Cross and Easter. One of our regular contributors suggested that we have an open forum where we could share thoughts/ideas/reflections on Good Friday and Easter. Excellent idea. Rather than adding another post, let's just open the comments on this post for any thoughts you have about the Cross and the Resurrection. … [Read more...] about It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming (and Passion Week Open Forum)