SBC Voices

Wm Dwight McKissic, Sr. is the pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, TX. He blogs at Wm Dwight McKissic, Sr. Life is filled with twist and turns, choices and consequences, difficulties and sometimes even demonic opposition. For many, life is like a journey in a jungle, where there is danger and darkness lurking around the corner; the unknown and unimaginable; temptation and potential torment. Test, temptations, obstacles, hurdles, demons, distractions, disappointment and difficulties will inevitably cross our path. Jason Collins is not alone in terms of struggling with inner … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson, Jason Collins and Jesus: Legacy Lessons – A Journey through a Jungle (by Wm Dwight McKissic, Sr)

I don't like the NIV 2011. I've been clear about that from the get-go. Now, permit me to let you in on a little secret: I didn't particularly like the NIV 1984, either. I can clearly perceive the immense superiority of the NIV 1984 over the NIV 2011. In fact, so can the owners of the NIV, otherwise, they wouldn't find it necessary to embargo the NIV 1984 (embargoes are generally only necessary to protect inferior products from superior ones). And yet, it seems to me that of the problems that plague the NIV 2011, they all arise from the committee's decision to apply more consistently the … [Read more...] about The Sinful Nature in Dynamic Equivalence Translations

Alan Cross blogs at Downshore Drift - a blog you should definitely read regularly! Psalm 110:1-2 The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying, “Rule in the midst of your enemies!” Psalm 110 is a Messianic Psalm used to describe Jesus and his ministry. Peter refers to this passage in his Pentecost sermon as referring to Jesus (Acts 2:34). In Psalm 110:4 it says, “you are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” The writer to the Hebrews (6:20; 7:17) used this … [Read more...] about Jesus Rules In the Midst of His Enemies (by Alan Cross)

I'll be there. Will you? Last year, we gathered and had some good fellowship over beignets. Any interest in another get-together this year? The floor is yours. … [Read more...] about An SBC Voices Poll: Who is Going to Houston?

Have we turned worship into a ritual?  Is worship something we have shown our people is a process they go through on Sunday morning?  Has worship become a concert we attend each Sunday?  I think we are suffering from decades of worship that has placed man as the center and not Christ. Here are the areas I think we are hurting in the most… Baptism There are certain denominations that teach a baptismal regeneration.  This is not a biblical concept, as if that shocks anyone.  But the doctrine is out there.  As Baptists, I think we have fled so far to the other extreme that we “over” … [Read more...] about When Worship Becomes Habitual (by Andy Hynes)

A young couple sat in my office asking me to perform their wedding. As we talked, I realized that this perfectly nice couple was already living together. Each of us handles those situations differently. My concern is that my presence in a public wedding signifies in some way the blessing of God on the union. If a couple is flaunting the will and ways of God and then I confer God's blessings on them, I am at risk of offending God. I shared this conviction with the couple. I would do a private wedding with family and a few friends (based on the "it's better to marry than to burn" verse), but if … [Read more...] about The Fundamental Divergence: The War between Biblical Christianity and Popular Thought

There is nothing quite like delivering your first sermon. Really there is nothing quite like delivering any sermon. It is a unique event. And with this many young men launching into the ministry (or even those that have been going at it for awhile) often look to books for help in preaching. If that describes you here are a few books that I would recommend. On Preparing a Sermon Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell. This is the best book that I have ever read on preparing a sermon. Preaching to a Post-Everything World by Zack Eswine. Eswine is a wonderful addition to Chapell’s … [Read more...] about Suggested Resources On Preaching

NOTE: Jay Adkins has sent in a postscript to his article, in response to some of the comments. It is attached at the bottom of the post.  Jay Adkins is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Westwego, LA, and a trustee of Louisiana College. He has firsthand insight into the sad events that have taken place there in recent months, and speaks with both courage and conviction. I contacted him and received permission to republish his letter in full. You can read it at his site, here. Here is Jay Adkins' statement in full: A personal statement regarding recent events at Louisiana … [Read more...] about True Courage and Conviction: Jay Adkins’ Statement regarding Louisiana College (Postscript added)

Today I want to address an issue I have seen in Sunday Schools all over. There seems to be a conflict about how to make disciples and teach and have deep learning, yet be open group and grow your Sunday School and church at the same time. I want to propose my suggestion to you today. If I was building a program, this is how I would set it up. First, and I have said this over and over, Sunday School needs to have a 3 fold function of fellowship/connecting people, teaching them scripture, and sharing the Gospel/ outreach. With this function Sunday School needs to be fluid, open group with … [Read more...] about Making Disciples with Sunday School