Comments on: Abandoning Doctrinal Fidelity for the Lowest Common Denominator http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/ Restoring Unity through Biblical Discipleship and Baptist Identity Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:53:44 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Baptist Identity and Theological Triage « Provocations & Pantings http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-2/#comment-8716 Baptist Identity and Theological Triage « Provocations & Pantings Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:08:08 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8716 [...] common denominator” in particular with reference to Mark Driscoll at Southeastern Seminary.  In one of his articles, Foster writes, There is a systematic diverting of attention from doctrinal fidelity by the [...] [...] common denominator” in particular with reference to Mark Driscoll at Southeastern Seminary.  In one of his articles, Foster writes, There is a systematic diverting of attention from doctrinal fidelity by the [...]

]]> By: The Gospel: Our Greatest Common Denominator « Provocations & Pantings http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-2/#comment-8708 The Gospel: Our Greatest Common Denominator « Provocations & Pantings Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:21:53 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8708 [...] reflecting a lack of commitment to Baptist identity.  The talking point quickly became the “lowest common denominator” implying that the cooperation they enjoy comes at the expense of upholding Baptist [...] [...] reflecting a lack of commitment to Baptist identity.  The talking point quickly became the “lowest common denominator” implying that the cooperation they enjoy comes at the expense of upholding Baptist [...]

]]> By: Alan Cross http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-1/#comment-8591 Alan Cross Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:17:18 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8591 Not that it is for me to extend, of course. God takes care of that all by Himself. "Recognize what God has already done" is a better way to see it by far. Not that it is for me to extend, of course. God takes care of that all by Himself. “Recognize what God has already done” is a better way to see it by far.

]]> By: Alan Cross http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-1/#comment-8590 Alan Cross Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:38 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8590 Robin, I'll take it and extend it to you as well. That is the category that makes the most difference of all. Robin,

I’ll take it and extend it to you as well. That is the category that makes the most difference of all.

]]> By: Darren Casper http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-2/#comment-8589 Darren Casper Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:58:48 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8589 I've been reading the thoughts of David for the past few years...and I'd take this "Plymouth Brethren" like Southern Baptist any day. He articulates well an attitude of partnership around the fundamentals as Baptists to touch a lost and hurting world with the never changing gospel. I’ve been reading the thoughts of David for the past few years…and I’d take this “Plymouth Brethren” like Southern Baptist any day. He articulates well an attitude of partnership around the fundamentals as Baptists to touch a lost and hurting world with the never changing gospel.

]]> By: David Rogers http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-2/#comment-8588 David Rogers Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:36:54 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8588 Steve, That would be a good question to ask CB, since he is the one who brought up the whole question of Plymouth Brethren in the first place. From my understanding, both Open and Exclusive assemblies have the same historical roots. The assemblies I am most familiar with in Spain tend more towards the Open stance, though there are some more Exclusive assemblies as well. I did write a blogpost once, referencing Plymouth Brethren, here: http://loveeachstone.blogspot.com/2008/01/plymouth-brethren-william-macdonald-and.html Steve,

That would be a good question to ask CB, since he is the one who brought up the whole question of Plymouth Brethren in the first place.

From my understanding, both Open and Exclusive assemblies have the same historical roots. The assemblies I am most familiar with in Spain tend more towards the Open stance, though there are some more Exclusive assemblies as well.

I did write a blogpost once, referencing Plymouth Brethren, here:

http://loveeachstone.blogspot.com/2008/01/plymouth-brethren-william-macdonald-and.html

]]> By: steve http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-2/#comment-8587 steve Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:31:36 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8587 By "Plymouht Brethren" David, do you mean Exclusive Brethren (which is what the name implies in this country) or the other main group, the Open Brethren? Wikipedia says "A clearer difference between Open- and Exclusive assemblies is in the nature of relationships between meetings. Open Brethren meetings are generally local assemblies that are autonomous but often informally linked with each other. Exclusive Brethren are generally "connexional" and so recognize the obligation to recognize and adhere to the disciplinary actions of other associated assemblies. One practical result of this might be that, among Open Brethren, should a member be "disciplined" in one assembly, other assemblies may feel free to allow the member to break bread with them, if they are not concerned by whatever caused the disciplinary action of the one in question. Another less clear difference between assemblies lies in their approaches to collaborating with other Christians. Some Open Brethren will hold Gospel meetings, youth events or other activities in partnership with Evangelical Christian churches, while others (and perhaps the majority of Exclusive Brethren) tend not to support activities outside their own meetings. The Plymouth Brethren are, generally, dispensational, pre-tribulational, premillennial and cessational in their theology and have much in common with other conservative evangelical Christian groups. " Many thanks Steve By “Plymouht Brethren” David, do you mean Exclusive Brethren (which is what the name implies in this country) or the other main group, the Open Brethren?

Wikipedia says “A clearer difference between Open- and Exclusive assemblies is in the nature of relationships between meetings. Open Brethren meetings are generally local assemblies that are autonomous but often informally linked with each other. Exclusive Brethren are generally “connexional” and so recognize the obligation to recognize and adhere to the disciplinary actions of other associated assemblies. One practical result of this might be that, among Open Brethren, should a member be “disciplined” in one assembly, other assemblies may feel free to allow the member to break bread with them, if they are not concerned by whatever caused the disciplinary action of the one in question.
Another less clear difference between assemblies lies in their approaches to collaborating with other Christians. Some Open Brethren will hold Gospel meetings, youth events or other activities in partnership with Evangelical Christian churches, while others (and perhaps the majority of Exclusive Brethren) tend not to support activities outside their own meetings.
The Plymouth Brethren are, generally, dispensational, pre-tribulational, premillennial and cessational in their theology and have much in common with other conservative evangelical Christian groups. ”

Many thanks
Steve

]]> By: David Rogers http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-1/#comment-8586 David Rogers Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:34:57 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8586 CB, A lot of my Plymouth Brethren friends in Spain would be surprised and amused to hear someone call my Plymouth Brethren. But, if it makes you happy, call me whatever you please. There's not a whole lot I can do about it, anyway. :-) CB,

A lot of my Plymouth Brethren friends in Spain would be surprised and amused to hear someone call my Plymouth Brethren. But, if it makes you happy, call me whatever you please. There’s not a whole lot I can do about it, anyway. :-)

]]> By: Robin Foster http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-1/#comment-8585 Robin Foster Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:18:53 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8585 Alan How about this category: Brother-in-Christ Alan

How about this category:

Brother-in-Christ

]]> By: Alan Cross http://sbctoday.com/2009/02/13/abandoning-doctrinal-fidelity-for-the-lowest-common-denominator/comment-page-1/#comment-8584 Alan Cross Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:10:19 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/?p=468#comment-8584 CB, I have found that for years now I don't fit into any categories at all. It can frustrate those who like to categorize and it often frustrates me as well. Oh well. CB,

I have found that for years now I don’t fit into any categories at all. It can frustrate those who like to categorize and it often frustrates me as well.

Oh well.

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