“This is something that, you know, we’ve talked about over the years and she, (Michelle) you know, she feels the same way, she feels the same way that I do. And that is that, in the end the values that I care most deeply about and she cares most deeply about is how we treat other people and, I, you know, we are both practicing Christians and obviously this position may be considered to put us at odds with the views of others.” -- President Barack Obama , announcing his personal support, as a Christian, for the legalization of gay marriage. "God is the author of marriage, and we will not let … [Read more...] about President Obama Takes Brokenness to the Bank
Blogs I Like; Blogs I…Well…Not So Much!
There are blogs I love and other blogs I don't really like. Maybe you care about my opinions, perhaps you don't. But I spent a lot of time on the road recently. Blogging is way to big a part of my life and takes up way too much of my limited brain capacity, so I spent some time ruminating on what I liked and disliked about blogs. So, here's what I came up with. 1) I love blogs that have variety and interest; I don't like narrow-focus blogs. I'm not a big fan of blogging crusades - it gets old real quick. I am amazed at the ability of some people to chew the same meat forever. When a … [Read more...] about Blogs I Like; Blogs I…Well…Not So Much!
A RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S DECISION TO ENDORSE SAME-SEX MARRIAGES (By Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr.)
1. President Obama has betrayed the Bible and the Black Church with his endorsement of same-sex marriage. The Bible is crystal clear on this subject, and the Black Church strongly opposes same-sex marriage. His endorsement is an inadvertent attack on the Christian Faith. America is now a candidate for the same judgment received by Sodom and Gomorrah. This was a sad, sad day and a very bad decision, by our beloved President. The moral impact of this day and decision is equal to the military impact of AL-Queda when they attacked the Twin Towers on 911. Today’s announcement is a moral earthquake … [Read more...] about A RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S DECISION TO ENDORSE SAME-SEX MARRIAGES (By Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr.)
HEALING THE “LAND”: AN APOLOGY I CAN FULLY ACCEPT (By Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr.)
Editor: When I read about Richard Land's recent meeting and his apology, my first thought was to wonder what Pastor Dwight McKissic thought about it. I was thrilled that he offered this post with his reflections for our consideration. Thank you, Dwight! God said, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (II Chronicles 7:14) It was my contention that Dr. Richard Land needed to publicly apologize—own and disown his words –as it … [Read more...] about HEALING THE “LAND”: AN APOLOGY I CAN FULLY ACCEPT (By Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr.)
Why I’m FOR Being AGAINST
I've heard the mantra for at least a decade now: "Southern Baptists are known more for the things we are AGAINST than the things we are FOR!" It's a pretty decent applause line for a sermon. I've probably used it myself somewhere along the way. But I'm beginning to rethink the logic behind it, for reasons I will explain. Frankly, I'm not sure we can solve this problem ourselves because the perception others have of us is actually the factor driving the concern. This places us at the mercy of those who have never proven merciful to us in the past. The problem is not so much our position as … [Read more...] about Why I’m FOR Being AGAINST
Meditations of a Woven Theologian
I am hesitant to call myself a Theologian, it sounds a little arrogant, so I am going to let you judge whether or not I deserve that title. I am not sure how one gets the qualifications. That is not the point of my blog, so you can drop a quick comment, but let's not focus on what the qualifications of theologian are. You probably know that I call myself a Wovenist, I have written some blogs about it and shared it in some comments. Dave Miller's recent blog got me thinking more and more about it. The reason I call it Woven Theology is because it's the weaving of man's responsibility and … [Read more...] about Meditations of a Woven Theologian
A Letter To Missions Volunteers
One of the more interesting areas of missions growth in recent years is the influx of volunteers to assist in the international missions efforts. Volunteers have always been around, but the rise of the mega-church has precipitated a parallel increase in the number of people heading to the field on their own dimes. The phrase “mixed blessing” comes to mind. On one hand, volunteers bring new skill sets and boundless enthusiasm for the task and can help break established missionaries out of a long-view rut. On the other, volunteers sometimes bring their agendas, ethnocentrism, and ignorance … [Read more...] about A Letter To Missions Volunteers
Turning “Helps” Into Idolatry
Does God wound thy spirit, does he make it sick, and dost thou seek to unlawful means for help? Dost thou go to thy company, to music, to good cheer, to relieve thee? Oh this provokes God against thee!…those that in trouble of conscience seek for carnal helps, by their vain tampering only render their condition worse. (Jeremiah Burroughs commenting on Hosea 5:14) There is an assumption that Burroughs is making here that some of our readers may not be willing to agree with. Namely, Burroughs assumes (as I do) that God is sovereign and everything that happens comes from His hand—whether it … [Read more...] about Turning “Helps” Into Idolatry
Deafness, Language, Assumptions, and Judges 2:10
Written on behalf of someone I know.... Even though I attended church until I was 16, I didn’t really know the Christmas story. I was clueless about prophecies and fulfillments, about Herod’s political intrigues, about the communicative appearances of angels for Mary, Joseph, and Zechariah. Imperial decrees regarding taxation and census meant nothing to me; the role of the shepherds in the Christmas story was a mystery. When I left the church halfway through high school, I had no idea Christ was the Incarnation, the image of the invisible God. This had nothing to do with the doctrine … [Read more...] about Deafness, Language, Assumptions, and Judges 2:10
Resolution on The Theology of Salvation in the SBC (By Scott Gordon)
Scott Gordon is the pastor of Claycomo Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. He has previously blogged here at SBC Voices, SBC Today, and his personal blog, SolaGratia! Currently, you’ll most often find him in the comments sections around here or other blogs or on Twitter (@SAGordon). I have submitted the resolution which follows to the Resolutions Committee for the 2012 SBC Annual Meeting in the hope that they would see fit to recommend it to the messengers from our churches in attendance in New Orleans. I have seen and highly respect the effort Chris Roberts has put into the resolution he … [Read more...] about Resolution on The Theology of Salvation in the SBC (By Scott Gordon)