SBC Voices

I have heard people talk a lot of trash about Mark Driscoll (mostly insinuation and the rehearsal of old stories).  I have to admit that I've not spent hours researching the man, but this I know.  Every time I've listened to his sermons or read his teachings, I have been impressed with the theological accuracy, the uncompromising commitment to even unpopular biblical truth, and an amazing ability to communicate. Anyway, here is a clip on our topic du jour. … [Read more...] about Mark Driscoll: “Hell Is the Wrath of God in Effect”

Since we've all been discussing heretics recently, I thought I would rework a post I put up over at sbcIMPACT!  I hope when you are done, you will forgive me the title! I would request that you put down your stones for a moment and hear what this heretic is trying to say. I do not believe that I am advocating heresy and I am certainly not recommending that we abandon prayer.  The title was provocative, and intentional.  I risked the wrath of my readers to make a simple point about prayer, one I feel is important.  Actually, if you get a hold on this principle, it might actually be a … [Read more...] about God Does Not Answer Prayer!

(Dr. Roger D. Duke brings us another excerpt from the writings of  John Bunyan.  Dr. Duke is cowriter with Phil Newton of "Venturing all on God: Piety in the Writings of John Bunyan." This volume is one of in the Profiles in Reformed Spirituality series of Reformation Heritage Press and is slated for publication sometime in 2011.) “WHAT IT IS TO BE OFFERED” A Portion of Mr. Bunyan’s Exposition of 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Taken from PAUL’S DEPARTURE AND CROWN [1] [2] Paul, by saying he was ‘to be offered,’ alludeth to some of the sacrifices that of old were under the law; and thereby signifieth … [Read more...] about What It Is to Be Offered (from John Bunyan’s Writings)

This is the second part of a two-part series on how Hollywood and others limit their potential audiences.  You can read part one, Limiting Your Audience: Janeane Garofalo and Criminal Minds, on Howell's blog, fromlaw2grace.com. You would think that leaders of the first GCR Era Southern Baptist Convention Pastor's Conference -- scheduled to debut in Phoenix this June -- would desire to have the biggest possible audience for this annual event.  Knowing that the southwestern location would itself limit the number of pastors who could attend, one might assume that the Aspire 2011 SBCPC would … [Read more...] about Limiting Your Audience: SBC Pastor’s Conference

35 As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me recover my sight.” 42 And Jesus said to … [Read more...] about I Want to Want Jesus THIS Much

I have to admit a small degree of jealousy of David Platt.  I have preached this exact point myself.  But somehow, it just sounds more compelling and powerful coming from him.  Most of you probably read Provocations and Pantings (you should if you don't) and have already viewed this, but I thought that I would copy this over here for those few of you who have not seen it at Timmy Brister's site. Here, David Platt asks a simple question. With all of the Rob Bell discussion that has gone on, do our actions really validate our belief that those without Christ will spend eternity in hell? Is … [Read more...] about Do We Really Believe What We’re Saying? by David Platt

Todd Littleton blogs at "The Edge of the Inside."  There is much to consider here and much to discuss. The Ring of Fire just gave us a tectonic shift punishing Japan with a devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake. Tsunami waves washed over acres of land, destroying property and killing people.  There will no doubt be someone with an Internet connection firing up the keyboard to announce that Japan suffered judgement for ancestor worship, or some social ill. (Paragraph 7) Quickly the suffering and pain will be marginalized as the train wreck of such wretched projections make the rounds on the … [Read more...] about The Excluded Middle, the Ignored Edge, and The Battle for the Empire in the SBC (by Todd Littleton)