Author Archives: the editors of SBC Today

One Man’s Suggestions for Calvinists and Non-Calvinists

by Ronnie Rogers Although I no longer don the Calvinist label, I do continue to recognize the system of thought as an option within historic Christianity as well as Southern Baptist life. Further, I have no interest in personally attacking … Continue reading

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He is not here! He has risen, just as He said.

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Dr. David Allen @ the John 3:16 Conference

Does Regeneration Precede Faith? *As this is a summary of Dr. Allen’s manuscript, some footnotes that would normally appear may have been omitted. “Most Calvinists believe that regeneration precedes faith,” said David Allen at the March 21-22 John 3.16 Conference … Continue reading

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Dr. Jerry Vines @ John 3:16 Conference

“This is currently the burning question in Southern Baptist life: ‘For whose sins did Jesus die?’” Dr. Jerry Vines — organizer of the John 3.16 Conference held at North Metro First Baptist Church March 21-22 – was the conference’s initial … Continue reading

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Dr. Caner @ John 3.16 Conference

Salvation in the eyes of the local church Dr. Emir Caner, president of Truett-McConnell College — addressed issues surrounding varying understandings of salvation within SBC churches, particularly in the discussion of Calvinism. He stated that the understanding of salvation impacts … Continue reading

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John 3:16 Pre-conference Interview with Steve Gaines

In the weeks preceding this year’s John 3.16 Conference (see ad to right), SBCToday will post interviews with each person scheduled to speak at the Conference. The following interview is with Dr. Steve Gaines — pastor of the famed Bellevue … Continue reading

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A Change of Heart

By Walker Moore Walker Moore founded AweStar Ministries, a missions organization that has put thousands of teens on fields ‘white unto harvest’ around the world. I hate change. I am not talking about changes, but change: nickels, dimes, pennies and … Continue reading

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Interview with Dr. Emir Caner

  In the weeks preceding this year’s John 3.16 Conference (see ad to right), SBCToday will post interviews with each person scheduled to speak at the Conference. The following interview is with Dr. Emir Caner, president of Truett-McConnell College in … Continue reading

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Going Home

  By Walker Moore Walker Moore founded AweStar Ministries, a missions organization that has put thousands of teens on fields ‘white unto harvest’ around the world. They say home is where the heart is. And if you asked me where … Continue reading

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TEAR DOWN THAT WALL!

by Ronnie Rogers Ronnie Rogers is senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Okla. It is important to recognize that the phrase ‘a wall of separation’ does not appear in the Declaration of Independence[1] or the Constitution.[2] As is … Continue reading

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