The SBC and Calvinism: A Personal Perspective

Nov 18th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Reformata Blogs

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From Voddie Baucham Ministries:

Those who know me have probably asked me at one time or another why I am part of the Southern Baptist Convention.  To tell you the truth, I’ve been thinking that a lot myself lately.  I am especially disturbed by events at the recent John 3:16 conference sponsored by Jerry Vines Ministries, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Luther Rice Seminary and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

The conference represents a growing antagonism in Southern Baptist life toward those who embrace the Doctrines of Grace.  Unfortunately, this conference lacked some of the the balance and tact of the Building Bridges Conference.  See critiques here, here, and here.  The last link is especially revealing since James White was labeled a hyper-Calvinist while he was in London pressing the claims of Christ among Muslims!  Hyper-Calvinist?  “You keep using that word… I do not think it means what you think it means.” (Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride)  

For a ‘lighter’ take on things look here.  I only post this because I have been bombarded with questions as to where I am in this ‘fight’. Of course, it is not much of a fight.  The SBC establishment is firmly and openly anti-Calvinist.  There is no question about that.  There is but one question…

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