SEBTS Commencement Sermon: The Final Marching Orders of King Jesus – Matthew 28:18-20
Below are my notes from the Spring 2015 Commencement at Southeastern Seminary and the College at Southeastern. God has blessed our school immensely in being able to train these wonderful men and women, but we train them so that they will be more equipped to obey Jesus’ final marching orders. I look forward in the years to... Read More
What I’m Reading – 5/14/15
Below are some of the articles and books I’ve read recently that you may enjoy perusing. “Partnering with Churches to Empower Limitless Missionary Teams,” by David Platt — Platt is doing a wonderful job leading the SBC’s International Mission Board. At their recent trustee meeting the IMB made some policy changes that will allow SBC... Read More
Christ in Song of Songs 5:2–8: See the King Who Pursues His Bride
I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My love is knocking! Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my perfect one. For my head is drenched with dew, my hair with droplets of the night. I have taken off my clothing. How can I put it back on? I have washed... Read More
Marriage As God Designed It
Note: This post originally appeared at the News and Observer. The Bible says the Lord Jesus Christ is full of grace and truth (John 1:14). As a passionate disciple and follower of this King, it is my prayer that my thoughts on same-sex marriage also will be full of grace and truth. In fact, I... Read More
What I’m Reading: 4/30/15
Below are some of the articles and books I’ve read recently that you may enjoy perusing. “12 Reasons Churches Don’t Practice Church Discipline,” by Chuck Lawless — Lawless shares the results of an informal study he’s done on discipline in the local church. His insights are instructive. “‘It is Going to Be an Issue’ —... Read More