My dad went to sleep and didn’t wake up yesterday. He was a great man who came to know Jesus in his 60s. I will miss him terribly until we see each other in glory.
I believe what the Bible says about sexual ethics. It’s clear. But why does it seem like the guys who are super amped to talk about homosexual sin rarely seem to address the more prevalent problem of heterosexual sin?
#SBC21
Attention Southern Baptists. “Thot” is not short for “thought”. Thot has a specific meaning. So you might want to curb references to “
#sbc21
thots”
I’m here to help.
I’ve grown weary of self-appointed teachers, “reformers,” and shock-jock personalities pretending to be prophets and shepherds. Why does anyone listen to them? Stay close to your local church and pastors who are held accountable.
2020. Where too many pastors (who should know better) seem to have forgotten that God is sovereign, the gates of hell will NOT prevail against the church, and that our message is Christ crucified.
Today was the memorial service for my sister, Michelle, who passed away last week. Do not underestimate the power of your public witness. So many nonChristians gave testimony of her faith and piety. It was beautiful.
Years ago I was next to
@DannyAkin
getting coffee & asked him for a fast "elevator pitch" on raising godly children. I loved his spontaneous response. "Love Jesus, and have fun. If you love Jesus and have fun, your kids will be alright."
The
@SBCExecComm
will be what moves many Bible teaching, gospel preaching, mission-minded baptist churches to leave the SBC. The next annual meeting will be the last one for many... Unless there is repentance/change.
The way some Christians talk about non-Christians on Twitter suggests they have no desire to see non-Christians receive Christ. Y'all delighting in damnation?
What makes Twitter still helpful and worth it:
1. Finding good resources
2. Sharing good resources
3. Mute button
3. Hearing a helpful perspective I haven’t considered
4. Getting news/info on events as they happen
5. Mute button
6. Funny people
7. Mute button
@ScottAniol
Raising your hands is in worship is adiaphora. If you don’t understand what that means then you shouldn’t be offering hot takes on worship practice or culture. If you do, then you know better and are trying to get a response from ppl you know will take issue. Just chill.
I hope Southern Baptists are paying attention to how the nominees for SBC President are responding to the SATF/Guidepost Solutions report and recommendations. It should clarify who you want to vote for.
@ElsieSJoseph1
“Oh, wow, I forgot I loaned that to you. I’ve been looking all over for that thing recently, but I couldn’t remember who I let take it home.”
So, some people share their sermons (like Greear) for others to use. Some people preach those sermons as their own (like Litton). And, am I reading this right— some sell their sermon series for $449.25 for you to use (like Mike Stone). It's all madness.
I'm wonder if
@albertmohler
would be willing to come on the
@docanddevo
podcast to talk about the current state of the SBC: why/how tribalism is tearing us apart, what's the path forward, and what his presidency would look like?
This morning I felt the conviction of my sin more sharply than I have in some time. Grateful for the kind pain that drives me to a confession of my sin and my Savior.
Don’t just show up to an event this morning. Prepare you heart to repent of your sin, rejoice in Jesus, and fellowship with the saints as you worship the risen Lord.
Christian, you aren't merely going to church. You aren't just hearing a sermon, or singing songs. You are worshipping the Lord. So come correct—humbled, helped, and hopeful for the grace we have in Jesus.
Those giants of the past, who contended for the faith, didn't think of themselves as heroes. Neither should we. You are not Martin Luther, I am not John Knox, and none of us are saviors.
#contendinhumility
I’ll be “that guy.” I love, believe in, and practice evangelism. But I fear the methods the
#sbc18
uses in our Crossover events leads to many professions but few conversions.
Hey, preachers– do not forget to maintain prayer as you study the text & prepare your message for Sunday. It's easy for some of us to let prayer slip while exegeting, digging deep, and reading. But prayer reminds us of our weakness & leads to actively depend on God for his help.
If you’ve unfollowed, muted, or blocked someone on social media because they’re not ________ enough, why invite them to like your new ministry page? Asking for a friend.
Much of the time, though not all of the time, we are more offended by our misunderstanding of what another person is saying then we are what they are actually saying (or what they are trying to say).
While preaching today I went from my second point straight the conclusion, skipping my third point. Realized what I did and had to move back up and hit my third point. Then back to finish the conclusion. Preachers fail, God’s word doesn’t. Make sure you’re giving them the word.
I’m enjoying all the “My Theological Journey” posts showing book covers that represent one’s theological development. Here’s my short version. I’ll post the longer one later.
Ran out of time, but I was gonna move that future conventions have on-site cigar lounges that also function as overflow rooms. I need a stick after that ride that was New Motions.
#sbc24
"Everyone who hates any person, and goes about maliciously to hinder or hurt him, surely, and without all doubt, God is not with that man, although he think himself never so much in God’s favour." - Thomas Cranmer
@JonoMacNZ
Saw that. So ridiculous. “Immanuel” anyone? It’s like some people forget that we speak to one another in simple terms to communicate grand ideas.
The Christian doctrine of propitiation is different from the pagan doctrine in many ways. One of the most important: in paganism sinners propitiate an angry god by sacrifice. In xianity God propitiates himself by sacrifice.
#allofgrace
I’m thinking you shouldn’t be allowed to use a mic if you don’t understand what is and isn’t in order, what is and isn’t germane, and what is and isn’t a point of order. Yikes.
#SBC23
Been off social media for over 6 months. Back on IG, but is Twitter/X worth it? I tend to find more discouragement here than those “good words” Proverbs talks about. Got any advice for a better experience on this thing?
I was taking a quick look here on X, and I was thinking, why are so many Christians so whacky? People are saying ridiculous things. Then I noticed my feed had switched to “For You.” Once I moved it back to Following I had a much healthier feed.
You know when some “Christian” dude who has almost no followers says something super offensive and unbiblical you can just ignore them.
#ignorethetrolls
Hey
@tomascol
, I said I would respond when I had a chance. Let me say at the outset I don't have a problem with
@megbasham
personally, or the Daily Wire. I listen to read, & appreciate content from DW. I too have many serious concerns about the SBC...
@ScottAniol
This is a bad take. Every legit revival has grifters show up, and errors attend it. If this is revival one heretic’s affirmation doesn’t carry any significance.
Of these four translations, which one is your personal first pic and last pick? And no hate allowed. Not even for the CSB logo (though they deserve a better logo).
I first began to think through the abortion issue (as the murder of the innocent, not merely the exercise of a woman's choice) in 1988 while listening to Slayer. Their song "Silent Scream" confronted me w/ the brutality & horror of abortion in a way I hadn't before considered.
Some people need to stop pretending. Their theology goes as deep as their 1689 t-shirt. Take it off and it’s fundamentalism underneath.
#subtweet
#yeahimtalkingaboutyou
“The preacher who neglects to preach to himself has forgotten a very important part of his audience. He who never in his silent privacy speaketh a word to his own soul, doth not know where to begin his preaching. We must first address our own soul.”
- Spurgeon
Well, Monday was interesting. I was attacked online by Pharisees, but I was also retweeted by
@realDailyWire
. At the end of the day I feel good about both.
Here’s something cool. One messenger made a motion to amend the agenda to replace the Recognition of Past Presidents with a time of prayer for unity. It passed. Looked like everyone voted for that.
#SBC21