Les Puryear posted this today, and I thought some of you would like to see it. It was posted on SBC View. Since a couple of you posted in response to Les’ earlier comments (and those of another blogger), I thought you might like to see his latest response. I appreciate Les’ humility in issuing this apology. I think this spirit of grace is exactly what we need as we try to work together in the future.
An Apology to SBC Reformed Pastors (from Les Puryear)
On April 15, I wrote a post which concluded that Reformed Baptists should leave the SBC. After much prayer and pondering, I have concluded that my position was extreme and wrong. Thus, for my remarks, which I have removed from this blog, I humbly apologize, repent, and ask forgiveness from Reformed pastors in the SBC.
Although I do not hold to the biblical interpretations of Reformed pastors, I believe it is possible for us to work together to reach the lost for Jesus Christ. It is my wish to cooperate with and work beside those Reformed pastors who have the same desire. Though we differ in theology, we have the same Lord and the same Spirit and Christ has commanded us to love one another. In obedience to His command, I humbly offer this apology to make peace with those whom I may have besmirched with my previous post.
