by Kevin Bauder | Dec 7, 2016 | ACCC, Church History, Fundamentalism, Reports
American Council of Christian Churches 75th Annual Convention, October 18-20, 2016 Faith Baptist Church, Kittery, Maine “Resolution on the Conference Theme: ‘WW2 to T4G: 75 Years of Faithful Gospel Ministry’” “It was 1941. A new house cost $4075, a new car $850,...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 6, 2016 | Christianity, Church History, Ecclesiology, Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism
In Pastor Don Johnson’s description of “Convergent” evangelicals, the first item is “Anti-separatism (or at least non-separatism).” This descriptor is so vague as to be nearly incomprehensible, and to the degree that it can be comprehended it is misleading. To...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 5, 2016 | ACCC, Church History, Ethics, Fundamentalism, Politics, Religious Freedom, Reports
American Council of Christian Churches 75th Annual Convention, October 18-20, 2016 Faith Baptist Church, Kittery, Maine “Resolution on Freedom and Respect for Civil Authority” “Two hundred and fifteen years ago this month, the Danbury [CT] Baptist Association...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 29, 2016 | Christianity, Church History, Church Services
Sunday past was the beginning of Advent. Most fundamentalists are unaware of Advent. If they have heard of it at all, they assume it is just another name for Christmas. But Advent is a fast; Christmas is a feast. Advent precedes Christmas as night precedes dawn. The...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 25, 2016 | Church History, Evangelicalism, Tributes
Justin Taylor has a good summary of his life, plus videos of an interview in which Barrows reminisces about his history with Billy Graham.
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 19, 2016 | Church History, Evangelicalism, FBFI, Fundamentalism
A couple of days ago I posted a brief critique of Pastor Don Johnson’s description of Convergent Christianity. I suggested that his list of characteristics really didn’t do much to clarify who or what these so-called Convergents are. What I would like to...