The electronic versions of Whomever He Wills: A Surprising Display of Sovereign Mercy, edited by Tom Nettles and Matthew Barrett, are now available. Until September 1, 2012, 3PM Eastern time, you can purchase an electronic version for only $2.99. EDIT: Due to the tremendous response and in recognition of…
I love Tabletalk magazine and the work of Ligonier Ministries. RC Sproul has served me in multiple ways through his writing and teaching. I have read Tabletalk since its early days when it was a 2 color 8.5 x 11 publication. Editor Burk Parsons has become treasured friend and…
Tuesday, July 10, 2012, an interview that I had with Bill Feltner of Pilgrim Radio will be broadcast. Based in Carson City, Nevada, Pilgrim Radio has provided biblical teaching and spiritual encouragement to listeners since 1962. Their programs are available over the internet via livestream. Bill and I talked…
I posted the following article December 18, 2007. In light of recent discussions in the SBC I thought it might be helpful to publish again. Then Frank Page was the president of the SBC. Now he is the president of the Executive Committee. His views then are consistent with…
Over the last several years I have had multiple opportunities to reflect on the composition of the Southern Baptist family of which I am a part. I’ve seen that composition change significantly from 1978, when I began to pastor my first church, to the present. Gone are those who…
Dr. Tom Nettles spoke at the 2012 Founders Breakfast in New Orleans before the opening session of the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. In his talk, he analyzes the history of the SBC in a chiastic structure and then looks at the contemporary scene in light of…
It has been interesting to read some of the responses to the adoption of the resolution on the “sinner’s prayer” by the SBC in New Orleans last Wednesday. From the way some Calvinists and others speak of it, you would think that the convention affirmed Finney and enshrined all…
The 2012 Southern Baptist Convention that ended yesterday was a bit of a whirlwind for me. I arrived with little sleep in the bank and left with even less. All in all, I am very encouraged by the spirit of the meeting and what it hopefully signals about the…
I’m excited to announce the newest title from Founders Press: Whomever He Wills, Surprising Display of Sovereign Mercy. Edited by Tom Nettles and Matthew Barrett. Contributors include Tom Schreiner, Bruce Ware, Steve Lawson, Andy Davis, Tom Hicks, Steve Wellum et al (including me). A special 1/2 price prepub offer…
After reading through some sermons today by the late Southern Baptist pastor and statesman, W. A. Criswell, I could not help but wonder if he would attach his name to the recent statement that Jerry Vines, Paige Patterson, David Hankins, Emir Caner and others have issued and signed. Of…