SBC Voices

THE FAITH IN FIFTY YEARS: ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, AND HOMOSEXUALITY

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One of the most important questions that can be asked is, "What is truth?" As Christians, we believe that God's Word is truth. Thus, if God's Word says something like, "Do not steal," then we know that the truth is that we shouldn't steal. No questions asked. We also know (or should know) that if science suggests a truth contradictory to Scripture, that we should trust in Scripture over science. This is because God dictates scientific truth, not the other way around. This has proven to be beneficial, since God's Word declared scientific truths before science did, such as that the world is … [Read more...] about THE FAITH IN FIFTY YEARS: ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, AND HOMOSEXUALITY

One Simple Question

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Specifically and in the greatest level of detail humanly possible, can somebody please explain the precise nature of the partnership between Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—with which I am necessarily affiliated as a Southern Baptist—and Sovereign Grace Ministries—with which (quite by intention) I am not personally affiliated in any manner whatsoever? … [Read more...] about One Simple Question

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?

Dwight McKissic to Nominate Dennis Kim as SBC President

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Here is the text to our friend Pastor Dwight McKissic's letter expressing his reasons for nominating Dennis Kim as SBC President. Here is a link to an excellent article by Shannon Baker on the nomination. It has a lot of good background information.  WHY PASTOR DENNIS MANPOONG KIM, TH.D, NEEDS TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION by WILLIAM DWIGHT MCKISSIC, SR. MAY 20, 2014 If God wanted something other than a family, He would have had us to call Him something other than Father. The first recorded words of God’s Son make it crystal clear that the Father’s business … [Read more...] about Dwight McKissic to Nominate Dennis Kim as SBC President

Good news: Lottie Moon Offering expected to be an increase over last year (by William Thornton)

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William Thornton is the SBC Plodder.  The International Mission Board will announce the 2013 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions at the convention next month but is "estimating a $3-5 million increase" over the $149.3 million offering for 2012. This would mean the largest Lottie Moon offering in history, something around $153 million. In 2006 and 2007 the LMCO went above $150 million but not since and never above $150.4 million. While the offering is short of the $175 million goal, the unrealistic goal that was set in 2009 and kept each year since, it is a healthy … [Read more...] about Good news: Lottie Moon Offering expected to be an increase over last year (by William Thornton)

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?

The Mirage of Same-Sex Marriage (by Paul Thompson)

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Paul Thompson blogs at "The Bridge."   In her statement released on Tuesday, May 13, 2014  U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy Dale said, “After careful consideration, the Court finds Idaho’s Marriage Laws unconstitutional.”  (full ruling)I thought that I should read the ruling before offering a response. I’ve just finished reading the ruling. Wow, that was not easy. First the positive effect of reading the ruling; my vocabulary has now deepened. The value of reading the ruling will help me know how to express my thoughts. I now know what I’m responding to. The ruling will not go into place … [Read more...] about The Mirage of Same-Sex Marriage (by Paul Thompson)

Resolutions for the SBC Annual Meeting (by Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr)

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RESOLUTIONS ON: 1.       The NFL Same-Sex Kiss and Their Failure to Recognize Kenny Washington; 2.       The Washington “Redskins” Racially Insensitive and Racist Mascot; 3.       Amending “Stand Your Ground Laws” In States That Have Such Laws. By William Dwight McKissic, Sr. Cornerstone Baptist Church Arlington, TX Whereas, the God of the Bible who is “the same, yesterday, today and forever more” is omnipotent and omniscient, therefore, keenly aware and concerned about the affairs of mankind (Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, Matthew 6:24-34), Whereas, “the church of the living God, the … [Read more...] about Resolutions for the SBC Annual Meeting (by Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr)

From a 39 Year Old Southern Baptist: Things That Younger Southern Baptists Should Know About the SBC

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Recently, Trevin Wax wrote a great piece entitled 5 Observations About Younger Southern Baptists. I agreed with all that he said and identified with it. I am 39, so I am leaving the "younger" designation and firmly entering the "older" realm. As someone who has been a "younger" Southern Baptist for some time and is moving on, I wanted to share some observations for those coming behind me from someone who has walked in their shoes but chose not to wear skinny jeans: You can change things. You can speak truth to power. When you look at how things are in any situation, though, it is … [Read more...] about From a 39 Year Old Southern Baptist: Things That Younger Southern Baptists Should Know About the SBC