The author describes his journey to becoming a proud Southern Baptist and shares his recent experience at the SBC annual meeting. He supported the election of Clint Presley as SBC President and the removal of FBC Alexandria for their views on female pastors, but was disappointed by the failure of the Law Amendment. The Coop-Group report was well received, but there was a push to abolish the ERLC. The author found the resolutions unnecessary and highlighted the fellowship and family experience as the highlights of the event.
Gospel Confidence and Personal Endurance
The post discusses the concept of spiritual deception, arguing that the spread of false gospels often leads individuals to believe they are saved, despite their spiritual naiveté. It suggests that endurance and perseverance till the end signifies genuine salvation, contrasting such individuals from those with a superficial understanding of the gospel. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit and acceptance of gospel truths can protect against spiritual deception and ensure Christ's followers remain until the last day.
Why Our Church is Meeting on Christmas
Friends, I tell you, there is no better day to celebrate the birth of the Lord than on the Lord's Day.
Why We Need a Healthy Diet of the Gospel
The gospel that has saved you is the same gospel that will sustain you, which is cause for great joy!
Relationships are Hard, but There is Hope
Relationships can only be redeemed through Christ, and while there will still be relational difficulties in the already/not yet, there is hope for the believer that one day sin will no longer infect our relationships.
The Value of Relationships
Are you feeling lonely? You are not alone in that.
SBC21 Reflections
I come away from the SBC annual meeting generally encouraged. We have a lot of work to do, but I believe our convention will persevere through the trials that lay ahead. So long as we stand on the inerrancy and sufficient authority of scripture. And as long as we proclaim, with power and confidence, a clear gospel of repentance, redemption, and reconciliation through the atoning work of Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
The Eternal King
Like Paul, I too am the foremost of sinners, but God rich in grace and abundant in mercy!
A Book Review: The Way Forward
“One of the greatest risks a man can take is to attempt the Christian life on his own.”
The Providential Hero (Ruth 2:1-3)
An Expositional Study Through: Ruth By: Caleb Fleming Session 5: The Providential Hero (Ruth 2:1-3) This week we will kick off the beginning of the second main act in the drama of Ruth. In this act we are introduced to the hero of the story, Boaz. Particularly, chapter two sets the scene for the Act... Continue Reading →