SBC Voices

Give Glory To Man

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Les Puryear has written an important article about our desire to give man the glory rather than God. He writes:Why is it that supposedly mature Christians succumb to the applause of men? The Bible teaches that God is the only one who is good. No man is good, no, not one. If a man does anything that glorifies God, it is because God has caused Him to do so. So why do we honor men for what God has done? ... How do we honor men for what God has done? Let me count the ways...or at least some of them. * Naming seminary or church buildings after venerated preachers, professors, members, or donors. … [Read more...] about Give Glory To Man

Southeastern Seminary Bloggers

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Said at Southeastern Seminary - an index of bloggers from Southeastern Seminary.Said at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a unoffical index of student, alumni and faculty blogs related to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We have three goals for this site: 1. Foster community through online connections. 2. Promote the many excellent writers represented in our index. 3. Raise the profile of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary as an institution like no other - actively reaching out to the world by spreading the Gospel. … [Read more...] about Southeastern Seminary Bloggers

Interview – Dr. Tom Schreiner On Penal Substitution

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Who said Southern Baptists were not interested in Theology?I hope that recent robust defenses of penal substitution will help us to see afresh that penal substitution is the heart of the gospel. Every generation must relearn and re-teach the gospel afresh. The fear is that heresy might spread among our generation.Read this interview on penal substitution with Dr. Tom Schreiner. Dr. Tom Schreiner is the Associate Dean and professor of New Testament at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). He is the author of numerous books including Paul: Apostle of God's Glory in Christ and a … [Read more...] about Interview – Dr. Tom Schreiner On Penal Substitution

9 Marks Newsletter for July – August 2007

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9News, July/August 2007 Editor’s Note: "Until this world is ended, the gospel will be challenged from places high and low. It will be tweaked and twisted, denounced and denied. And most fundamentally, Christ calls local churches—not seminaries, not presbyteries, not synods, not theologians, not publishers, and not even eJournals—to defend the gospel." More>> PDF version of July/August 9News CHALLENGES TO THE GOSPELThe Therapeutic GospelBy David Powlison Brian McLaren and the Gospel of Here & NowBy Greg Gilbert Satanism, Starbucks, and Other Gospel ChallengesA 9Marks Interview with David … [Read more...] about 9 Marks Newsletter for July – August 2007

2007 Nation Founder’s Ministry Conference

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2007 Nation Founder's Ministry Conference at Bethel Baptist Church in Owasso, Oklahoma - June 26-29, 2007Pictures from the preacher paparazziBlog Articles:NFC V: David Wells on “Preaching the Cross in the Modern World”Hoping for More Than a ConferenceFounders Conference, Day 2 session 2 by Frank TurkNFC: 6/26/07 evening sessionNational Founder's Conference (NFC) Session One: D...‘Morning SunshineJune 27th, 2007 . by Joe ThornNFC IV: Raymond Perron on “Preaching the Gospel in a Secular Culture” NFC III: Tom Ascol on “Founders Ministries, Theology, and the Current SBC” NFC Photo Bundle 1 Live … [Read more...] about 2007 Nation Founder’s Ministry Conference

Six Part Series On Clergy Sex-Abuse Of Children

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Here are six articles published by the Associate Baptist Press concerning clergy abuse of children.Sexual predators fly under the radar at church NEW YORK - Most people think they can spot a sexual predator. He's the pale loner with greasy hair and quivering lips. Or the grinning lech who hugs too long and slowly rubs the backs of female church members. ... (read more of this story)The recycle of abuse continues at Baptist churches JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Secrecy about clergy sexual abuse may protect an abuser's current church from embarrassment but often comes at the expense of his next church … [Read more...] about Six Part Series On Clergy Sex-Abuse Of Children

Southern Baptist Convention 2007 Annual Meeting – Resolution No. 8 – ON PERSONAL AND CORPORATE REPENTANCE

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This resolution was passed by the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX. June 12-13, 2007. You can view and search past resolutions from the Southern Baptist Convention at the Annual Meeting Website.Southern Baptist Convention 2007 Annual Meeting - Resolution No. 8 - ON PERSONAL AND CORPORATE REPENTANCEWHEREAS, The president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Frank Page, has reminded Southern Baptists of God’s call to humble ourselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways so that our land can be healed (2 Chronicles 7:14); andWHEREAS, Spiritual … [Read more...] about Southern Baptist Convention 2007 Annual Meeting – Resolution No. 8 – ON PERSONAL AND CORPORATE REPENTANCE

Southern Baptist Convention 2007 Annual Meeting – Resolution No. 7 – ON PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM ABUSE

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This resolution was passed by the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX. June 12-13, 2007. You can view and search past resolutions from the Southern Baptist Convention at the Annual Meeting Website.Southern Baptist Convention 2007 Annual Meeting - Resolution No. 7 - ON PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM ABUSEWHEREAS, The Bible stresses the protection of and care for children, as evidenced by: its condemnation of the ancient pagan practice of child sacrifice (Leviticus 20:1-7; Ezekiel 16:20-21); its special regard for orphans in the nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 24, 26); and the … [Read more...] about Southern Baptist Convention 2007 Annual Meeting – Resolution No. 7 – ON PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM ABUSE