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SBFC-SW “Being a Calvinist in the SBC”

Andrew J. Nicewander — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:52:20 +0000

#SBFCSW “Preaching Christ from the Old Testament”, Dr. Fred Malone

Andrew J. Nicewander — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:55:23 +0000

Sermon Poetry – “Give Me Eyes to See My Christ”

Oh that I was a man on the road to Emmaus
Hearing my Savior explaining the Word
How my heart would be burning, my ears would be tingling
Such beautiful grace of our glorious Lord
Lord, help me see Christ in the sacrifice
Of innocent sheep sweet and pure
Lord, help me see Christ in the prophecy
The Savior to come right and true

Oh to have understanding of all of the Scriptures
When Scriptures inform me of what Scripture says
My Savior’s the center of all Revelation
The center and purpose of life and God’s plans
Lord, make me submissive and worshipful
To sing praises of Your kind name
Your word tells of Christ and Your holy love
It tells me of Christ and the Cross

Oh that I would see Jesus in the Word God has given
In shadows and visions and prophecies true
To see Christ in Scripture, the whole of the Scriptures
The Covenant Old and the Covenant New
Lord humble this son as I say the words
I desperately need Jesus’ Love
Kind Father, I thank you for sending Christ
The Sacrificed Lamb that I love

#SBFCSW “Devotional Psalm” (Psalm 130), Pastor Jeff Young

Andrew J. Nicewander — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:07:12 +0000

#SBFCSW “The Foolishness of Preaching” Live Stream

Andrew J. Nicewander — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:17:40 +0000

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Some Thoughts (from others) about SBC 2009

Andrew J. Nicewander — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:23:32 +0000

Below are some links to some thoughts from the SBC 2009.

Of interest is the list of things that Michael Spencer notes over at Internet Monk. Of those, item #6 stands out:

“The patient teaching of the Gospel and church-centered theology by the Founders Ministries and 9Marks has paid off in more fruit than can be put in a basket. Hundreds and hundreds of young people, hungry to hear how to build a Gospel centered, God honoring, missionary focused church. It is astonishing. It may not be revival, but it is a solid outcome that will make a huge difference for a small number of churches.”

Nothing effects change (in terms of human understanding) than faithful, patient, plodding, grinding, constant persistence. Now, may the change that has been effected by Founders and IX Marks be Spirit-directed, Christ-focused and God-honoring.

More thoughts:

Tom Ascol (Overall Reflections HERE)

Daniel Akin

SBC Voices

Tim Brister (10 Highlights) (10 Lowlights)

A Great Commission Resurgence in the SBC

Andrew J. Nicewander — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:52:33 +0000

A new website has been created with an online petition calling for a Great Commission Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Declaration looks pretty good. If you wish, you can go HERE to sign it.

The iMonk on the Current State of the SBC

Andrew J. Nicewander — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:34:48 +0000

Dynamite stuff:

Southern Baptists are now a denomination where conservative leaders are watching young pastors distance themselves from everything but the most lukewarm denominational loyalties. Gone are the days when Nashville (or the state convention office) determined the programs and priorities of every SBC church. Gone are the days when the local association, the state convention and the national denomination could talk to young pastors with authority and the expectation of being heeded. Gone are the days when younger pastors and would-be church planters were eager to be identified with the SBC.

Today men like John Piper, Mark Dever, Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll, C.J. Mahaney, Bill Hybels, Matt Chandler and Rick Warren are providing models for ministry that appeal to the next generation of Southern Baptist pastors. These men and others wield enormous influence by their example and their determination to communicate with and develop young leaders. Given the choice of a denominational meeting or a trip to a conference sponsored by one of these men, 9Marks, or the Acts 29 Network, it’s not much of a choice for many young pastors.

Unable to face up to the loss of influence, some elements in the denomination have decided to take the once well-used lower road of “denominational loyalty.” Who are the “real Baptists?” How will we know them? Who will “walk the aisle” and announce they are 100% on board with the SBC?

The whole article can be found here.

Ascol on the SBC’s Identity and Future

Andrew J. Nicewander — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:18:04 +0000

Check it.

Bridge-Building in the SBC

Andrew J. Nicewander — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:17:21 +0000

As a seminary student, I am very thankful for men like Tom Ascol, Alvin Reid, Nathan Finn, Daniel Akin, and Ed Stetzer (to name only a few) who exhibit biblical charity when dealing with issues that are, quite frankly, secondary.

I am excited then by SEBT’s announcment today on their Between the Times blog that they will be conducting an “Exercise in Bridge-Building” over the next few days.

To be honest, I’m tired of the ceaseless shouting-matches by the theological grown-ups. I’m glad some know how to disagree with biblical love and charity.