The Top Blog Posts of the Week

This is a list of recent blog posts which we found interesting. That we found them interesting doesn’t mean we necessarily agree with or endorse the ideas presented in the posts, but that we found them to be intriguing and thought-provoking. (They are listed in no particular order of interest). Please post your comments to discuss any article that strikes your interest. If you have recent blog posts to nominate, please send the link to [email protected].

About the SBC

“What Does the Future of the SBC Hold?” by Tim Rogers in the Southern Baptist in North Carolina blog, suggesting his perspective on this important topic.
http://rebekah1.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/what-does-the-sbc-future-hold
 
“Southern Baptist Identity: An Examination and Proposal,” by Dave Miller in the SBC Voices blog, with a proposal about what it would take to salvage unity in the SBC.
http://sbcvoices.com/southern-baptist-identity-an-examination-and-proposal
 
“Jerry Nash, SBC Today, and a Chill Wind a Blowin,” by Howell Scott in the From Law to Grace blog (recopied in the SBC Voices blog) about allowing persons within the SBC the freedom to express their views.
http://fromlaw2grace.com

About Theology

 “Elder-Rule on the Rise in the Southern Baptist Convention, Part 1,” and “Part 2,” and “Acts 29 Network: Elder-Led or Elder Ruled?” by Peter Lumpkins in the SBC Tomorrow blog, on the distinction in church polity between elder-led church governance and elder-rule church governance.
http://peterlumpkins.typepad.com/peter_lumpkins
 
“Jacob Arminius vs. John Calvin on Total Depravity or Inability,” by William Birch at The Arminian blog, in which he suggests that Arminius was much Closer to Calvin on this issue than is commonly assumed.
http://thearminian.net/2011/05/16/jacob-arminius-vs-john-calvin-on-total-depravity-and-inability
 
“John 6 Revisited,” by Randy Everist in the Possible Worlds blog, on the interpretation of the relationship between “given” in v. 37 and “drawn” in v. 44 of John 6, which he believes supports a Molinist perspective on soteriology.
http://randyeverist.blogspot.com/2011/05/question-has-been-asked-concerning-my.html
 
“Is It Biblical to Say that God Foreordains Sin?” by Matthew Murphy on the Society of Evangelical Arminians blog, with a biblical critique of this doctrine held by some Reformed theologians.
http://evangelicalarminians.org/Murphy-Is-It-Biblical-To-Say-That-God-Foreordains-Sin
 
“Who Is a Heretic?” by Randy Everist in the Possible Worlds blog, asserting that sometimes the word “heretic” is thrown around too lightly.
http://randyeverist.blogspot.com/2011/05/who-is-heretic.html
 
“Not Really Heresy?” by Fred Sanders in The Scriptorium blog, with a humorous take on the names of real and pseudo heresies.
http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2011/05/16/notreallyheresy/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

About the Christian Life

 “Local Church Membership,” by Fletcher Law at the Fletcher Law and Grace blog, on the crucial importance of believers engaging with other believers in local churches.
http://fletcherlawandgrace.blogspot.com/2011/05/local-church-membership.html
 
“The Crisis of Conference Christians,” by Mark Driscoll in the Resurgence blog, on the spiritual challenges of pastors who go from conference to conference without working diligently in their own churches.
http://theresurgence.com/2011/05/16/the-crisis-of-conference-christians
 
“Radical Worship,” by Ed Steele in the Worship HeartCries blog, about the need for radical worship that elevates the worship of Christ above personal preferences and distractions.
http://www.edsteeleworship.com
 
“Lessons on Control,” by Charlie Ray in the A Family of Faith blog, about how much control parents have over foster children (and other events of life).
http://charlierayiii.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/lessons-on-control
 
“Looking for the Via Media on the Subject of Homosexuality,” by William Birch in The Arminian blog, with a proposal about a mediating approach to the issue of homosexuality.
http://thearminian.net/2011/05/17/looking-for-the-via-media-on-the-subject-of-homosexuality/
 
“The Legacy of the King James Version,” by Seeking Disciple in the Saved through Faith blog, about the incredible impact of the KJV.
http://savedthroughfaith.com/2011/05/17/the-legacy-of-the-king-james-version

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