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Category Archives: North America

Hargrave refutes Vines, challenges Sullivan to “do the right thing”

For those who have not listened to Jerry Vines' message, "Calvinism: A Baptist and His Election," you really should hear it for yourself. Then, I would encourage you to read "An Open Letter of Rebuttal" written by Roy Hargrave, pastor of the Riverbend Community Church in Ormond Beach, Florida. In this letter, Mr. Hargraves [...]

Posted 09 June 2007 § Calvinism § Florida Baptist Convention § Ministry § Southern Baptists § The Church § Theology ‡ Comments (6) °

Whose in charge of the Southern Baptist Convention?

It’s my understanding that when someone says to a denomination executive, “I don’t believe you,” it points to a serious credibility problem…not a good thing for someone in that position. Perhaps we all need to remember how things are supposed to work in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
The entire history of the SBC—from the earliest [...]

Posted 09 June 2007 § Southern Baptists ‡ Comments (0) °

“If they mean to have a war, let it begin here”

In the pre-dawn hours of April 19, 1775, a large intimidating contingent of British soldiers advanced upon the village green of Lexington, Massachusetts. Their mission: to seize and destroy military supplies held by the colonial militia in nearby Concord.
What they did not suspect, however, was the accuracy of intelligence that had been gathered by the [...]

Posted 08 June 2007 § Florida Baptist Convention § Ministry § Southern Baptists § The Church § Theology ‡ Comments (7) °

Getting Hot as Hell in Florida for SBC Calvinists

The state executive director-treasurer for the Florida Baptist Convention (FBC) recently sent every pastor in the state a 4-disc collection of CDs by prominent Jacksonville pastor, Dr. Jerry Vines, on "Baptist Battles" with the subtitle, "Liberalism, Calvinism, Pentecostalism, and Libertinism." While his message, "Calvinism: A Baptist and His Election," represents only one of four [...]

Posted 06 June 2007 § Calvinism § Florida Baptist Convention § Ministry § Southern Baptists § Theology ‡ Comments (38) °

Reformed Superstars?

Timmy Brister has posed a challenging question to those within the Reformed resurgence, “Are We Creating a Reformed Celebrity Culture?” I would encourage you to read the comments and leave your own thoughts regarding this issue.

Posted 30 May 2007 § The Church § Theology ‡ Comments (6) °

Calvinism and mental health: have you been exposed?

Anyone who is considering the plunge into Reformed theology really ought to check their mental health, since there seems to be something inherent within the "doctrines of grace" that attracts all sorts of kooks, wierdos, and nut cases. Yep, I'm almost convinced that Calvinism is a sign of a sick mind. Maybe it's just me, [...]

Posted 08 May 2007 § Calvinism § Fragmentation § Ministry § The Church § Theology § Transparency ‡ Comments (14) °