What Is the SBC?
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The Southern Baptist Convention was founded in Augusta, Georgia, in 1845.
Today it is the largest non-Catholic Christian denomination in North America.
For a brief introduction to the doctrinal roots of the SBC, see
"From the Protestant Reformation to the
Southern Baptist Convention".
Go to the official Southern Baptist Convention web site.
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The Conservative Resurgence
The renewed respect for the authority of God's Word must be joined with ongoing commitment to the teachings of God's Word. Will Southern Baptists give renewed attention to the specific teachings of Scripture? These articles explore this issue: Southern Baptists at the Crossroads: Returning to the Old Paths Southern Baptist Theology: Whence and Whither? For insightful comments on some of the major current concerns in the SBC, see the blog of the director of Founders Ministries. |
Baptist Principles
Is it proper to speak of "Baptist Principles?" What have Baptists been known for historically? Read what an early Southern Baptist leader had to say about what Baptists believe. Historically, Baptists have advocated a believers' church--that local churches should be comprised of regenerate, born-again believers in Jesus Christ. Alarmingly, many Baptist churches today have almost completely lost that principle. This brief article provides compelling documentation that only a small fraction of SBC church members show evidence of salvation! What do Baptists believe about election? What does it mean? Read a Southern Baptist's explanation of this doctrine. Have Southern Baptists ever been Calvinists?
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Discussion of Related Concerns
Commentary and observations from Tom Ascol, Executive Director of Founders Ministries
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Theological Education
Southern Baptists have a rich heritage of theological education. In the middle part of the twentieth century, much of that heritage was lost. If we do not know this heritage, we will not understand how to recover it. These articles provide some insight into this issue: Recovering Our Heritage of Theological Education A Vision of Theological Education Stewards of the Mysteries of God The Importance Of Spiritual Formation In The Training Of Ministers
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Features
Founders Study Center: An Online Academy for Ministerial Training Sunday School Helps for Explore the Bible and Family Bible Study
Baptist Press article on Baptist Faith & Message:
God's Purpose of Grace, Election A Southern Baptist Looks at the Biblical Doctrine of Election A great place to start on this issue!
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 | Thus says the LORD: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it..." Jeremiah 6:16 |