SBC Voices

My favorite cologne is Curve. I've grown so fond of it that I'm experimenting with all sorts of different Curve scents - Wave, Crush, Chill, and Connect, just to name a few. I consider Liz Claiborne to be a genius when it comes to men's cologne - but not even she could manufacture the fragrance poured on me last night. "Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it." - Mark Twain Yesterday I rediscovered the joy of forgiveness. It has been said that you can't undo anything you've already done, but you can face up to it. You can tell the truth. You can … [Read more...] about The Fragrance of Forgiveness

The KJV is celebrating its 400th birthday this year and it has served the church of Jesus Christ well over those years.  Its time for the church to offer the KJV a gold watch, shake its hand, and let it fade into history. Andrew Wencl, at sbcIMPACT posted an article today which facetiously (I think) suggested a resolution for the 2012 SBC Annual Meeting calling us to state that it is not an acceptable translation for use in Christian churches today - as per previous resolutions concerning the TNIV and NIV.  He is on to something.  It is time for serious Bible students and people in the pews to … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Retire the KJV

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Here’s a difficult question.  Why would two people saved by the same death of the same Jesus, indwelled by the same Holy Spirit reading the same Bible come up with such different opinions on so many issues? This quandary is used as evidence against the authority or the efficacy of Scripture as a moral and spiritual guide. “Even Christians don’t agree what the Bible says about so many things, how can we act as if it is some kind of authoritative word from God?” It is not a question we should easily dismiss.  The simple fact is that there is only a small amount of doctrine on which all … [Read more...] about Legalism, Antinomianism and Why We Disagree (Brick Walls, Picket Fences 14)

1. Calvinism IS the Gospel. Some of the people who make this statement will capitalize "Calvinism" and fail to capitalize "gospel," which makes me wonder what takes priority in their minds. Are you saved by understanding systematic theology or by knowing the Gospel? Actually, you are saved by knowing Christ intimately with a regenerated, repentant heart. But I still believe the term "Gospel" should be capitalized. Nevertheless, this ridiculous statement may be genuinely believed by a person, but it implies that a biblical interpretation of soteriology other than a Calvinistic one is … [Read more...] about Two Statements That Hinder Baptist Cooperation

I’ll warn you in advance this will not be a neatly written treatise or anything like that.  I simply want to share something, hopefully briefly, that I believe the Lord is showing me.  So…no catchy introduction. Background: I really love my children.  I am very dedicated to my children.  I want to see them grow into a passionate Jesus-loving, kingdom-building, earth moving man and woman.  I want Isaiah to be a good daddy and great husband.  I want Hannah to be a good mommy and great wife. I’m also a sinner.  I have idols.  I have ridiculous self-righteousness.  Part of the reason I want … [Read more...] about Hey Daddy, Chill Out

Preachers like to talk smack about sports. So, here it is. I only ask that we observe a few basic rules of Christian dignity. 1) No trashing the Yankees. Such wickedness is not permitted. Saying nice things about the Boston Devil Sox is considered under the same rule. 2) SEC fans should show some humility - schools like those in the Big-10 spend our money providing an education for our students and so we are not able to pay our football players as you do yours. It is difficult for amateur conferences made up of students who actually attend class to be forced to compete with … [Read more...] about SBC Voices Sports Trash-Talk Forum 9/3/11

Vol put the second video up on Facebook, and I decided to share all three with you. Here's the second one (and perhaps my favorite): And one more: Now, go invite someone to church! … [Read more...] about Things I Stole from Worley’s Facebook: Invite Videos

“I wish my letters may be a bridle to you and yours a spur to me.” Those words came from the pen of John Newton to a much younger John Ryland, Jr.  Newton was almost 50 when he wrote these words, and Ryland was only around 20.  Ryland was just beginning in the ministry and Newton had been converted and laboring for the Lord for almost as long as Ryland had been alive. It seems to me that Newton’s relationship with Ryland should be one that is emulated all throughout our churches. Those that have been believers for quite some time can and engaged in ministry for a decent season can have … [Read more...] about What To Do With “Young Whippersnappers” and “Old Coots”

This post is a continuation of the discussion of Personal Space truth that is found here.  There will be parts of this post that will not make sense unless you have read the previous entry in the series.  In Romans 14, Paul tells us that there are disputable issues on which conscientious Christians can disagree.  Each of us answer to our Lord and it is a serious offense against the Cross of Christ for us to try to assume lordship over one another on these disputable issues.  In this post, we will look at Paul's clear teaching in Romans 14. An Examination of Romans 14 Paul, in verse 1, … [Read more...] about Romans 14 and Personal Space: I Have a Lord; You Aren’t Him! (Brick Walls and Picket Fences 13)