tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post84652947721988485..comments2023-10-19T10:34:33.030-05:00Comments on Praisegod Barebones: Salient Points Worth ConsideringBart Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-20279904835099040052009-06-23T04:16:35.098-05:002009-06-23T04:16:35.098-05:00From www.kerussocharis.blogspot.com this morning, ...From www.kerussocharis.blogspot.com this morning, as a review of activities yesterday at the annual SBC meeting: ". . . The Great Commission Resurgence is the hot topic, and by Thursday it will be discussed even more across the Southern Baptist Convention . . ."<br /><br />My prediction: By Thursday, no it won't--if "even more" means "considerably more." The GCRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-75327707783838409342009-06-22T19:00:36.290-05:002009-06-22T19:00:36.290-05:00Just now reading this article about the preaching ...Just now reading this article about the preaching done at today's SBC Pastors Conference in Louisville: http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9706&Itemid=53.<br /><br />It cannot possibly be that any speaker there (with the possible exception of Ed Stetzer) meant that the forgiveness which MUST be extended and the love which MUST be shown (for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-22040946044669655972009-06-21T22:08:37.274-05:002009-06-21T22:08:37.274-05:00Anon
P.S.
I think the issues that the GCR addre...Anon <br /><br />P.S.<br /><br />I think the issues that the GCR addresses are valuable points to take to heart. BUT I think David hit it on the head with his analysis of the practical outcomes. The passion of the GCR needs to be put toward healing ALL divisions within the rift between conservatives and conservatives within the convention.<br /><br />BenBen Macklinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-19805729928613408192009-06-21T22:03:28.101-05:002009-06-21T22:03:28.101-05:00Anon -
I agree with the sentiment and the theolo...Anon - <br /><br />I agree with the sentiment and the theological correctness of your statements. However, with the rank and file Southern Baptist church is ALL has to do with perception and feeling. I really do mean that. What usually rules inthe average church business meeting is a sort of "group-think" that is led by one or two persuasive voices. <br /><br />The Southern Baptist Bennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-36329565962815847942009-06-21T21:23:08.207-05:002009-06-21T21:23:08.207-05:00Ben:
A "Great Commandment Emergence," h...Ben:<br /><br />A "Great Commandment Emergence," however, changes all of that (a "Great Commission Resurgence" does not; hasn't the SBC been there, done that?). A GCE means, from the heart being transformed, getting on-mission with God--being "missional," or whatever the latest catch-word might be for not loving ourselves so much that we resist the discomfort inAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-91337944806590610822009-06-21T20:32:24.143-05:002009-06-21T20:32:24.143-05:00David -
Sadly, you are right. So is Jake. It is m...David -<br /><br />Sadly, you are right. So is Jake. It is my opinion that the splits and divisions have killed off interest in the convention as it is. That's sad, I wish there could be healing and reconciliation.<br /><br />I think the convention is morphing into a network whereby people vote with their participation / non-participation, support / non-support. The future of conventions willBen Macklinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-47502388480800027002009-06-21T08:41:17.517-05:002009-06-21T08:41:17.517-05:00CB, Same for me, if you ever find your way to Sea...CB, Same for me, if you ever find your way to Searcy, Ar---let me know.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-62215466682183164962009-06-21T04:34:44.380-05:002009-06-21T04:34:44.380-05:00Prediction:
6000 messengers will attend the SBC ...Prediction: <br /><br />6000 messengers will attend the SBC annual meeting and vote for the next SBC president (if that many). Few, if any, of them will be of the theologically-conservative/SBC-politically-moderate sort (such as myself; only 1900 or so of the BGCT's messengers turned out for their own annual meeting last year). Whatever is decided by those 6000 messengers (e.g., GCR) will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-60684478917079512352009-06-20T22:50:30.393-05:002009-06-20T22:50:30.393-05:00Jeff,
Tomorrow is Fathers' Day. I am not goin...Jeff,<br /><br />Tomorrow is Fathers' Day. I am not going to be away from my family on Fathers' day if I can help it. <br /><br />Some of my children will not be with me tomorrow and that cannot be helped due to their living in other places. I will miss them, but I know they will call early in the morning and I shall be glad. Four of them will be at home tomorrow along with my wife.<br />CB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-31109658750933502042009-06-20T16:20:39.797-05:002009-06-20T16:20:39.797-05:00Now you found my weakness.....Am I the guest? Or A...Now you found my weakness.....Am I the guest? Or Am I going to be BBQ? :) <br /><br />I will not be in Louisville--staying where its cool in Arkansas....100 degrees...heat index 115 today.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-42568763951963145082009-06-20T13:09:22.027-05:002009-06-20T13:09:22.027-05:00Jeff,
I am saving the B-B-Q sauce for you.
cbJeff,<br /><br />I am saving the B-B-Q sauce for you.<br /><br />cbCB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-51378183304848386982009-06-20T12:15:24.456-05:002009-06-20T12:15:24.456-05:00We need a resolution to keep Alabama folks from co...We need a resolution to keep Alabama folks from coming to the convention. :)Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-91327577626868118332009-06-20T11:31:13.365-05:002009-06-20T11:31:13.365-05:00Bart,
Because you never respond to my smart-mouth...Bart,<br /><br />Because you never respond to my smart-mouth comments; when I see you in Louisville, I am going to put hotdog mustard on your suit.<br /><br />cbCB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-70560522730048406842009-06-20T10:19:00.348-05:002009-06-20T10:19:00.348-05:00Bart -
You misunderstand. I think a young fella ...Bart - <br /><br />You misunderstand. I think a young fella like you has the voice to berate, and you should. You should just be careful not to discriminate and spread the criticism to all parties equally. The SBTC churches deserve as much or more criticism for not taking the high moral ground if they are going to claim to be the last bastions of godliness in Texas.<br /><br />JakeJake Starrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-30811971115657471752009-06-20T08:04:57.365-05:002009-06-20T08:04:57.365-05:00Jake, You are right on its a double standard in T...Jake, You are right on its a double standard in Texas, but things there are always bigger. <br /><br />Bart, I'm glad you like Peter that puts you in a healthy minority. :) <br /><br />I think anyone who reads your blog and his blog---would say that you have a more Christian tone in your disagreements. <br /><br />This is why I enjoy reading your blog even when I disagree with you.<br />Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-69182435331235824662009-06-20T07:31:19.640-05:002009-06-20T07:31:19.640-05:00Jake,
The subject not having arisen on this post ...Jake,<br /><br />The subject not having arisen on this post at all, I can only presume that you are speaking about the last time that I mentioned the Broadway Baptist Church matter. With regard to that post, I note:<br /><br />1. I mentioned the BGCT twice in passing.<br />2. I mentioned the TBA right alongside the BGCT in one of those references.<br />3. I spend the VAST PREPONDERANCE of the Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-56892734341554212092009-06-20T07:29:31.190-05:002009-06-20T07:29:31.190-05:00Jeff,
First, I like Peter.
Second, there are 50 ...Jeff,<br /><br />First, I like Peter.<br /><br />Second, there are 50 things that Rick Garner might not have liked about that post. I find it a poor use of my time to try to reply to all 50, guessing which might be what he really wants to discuss, when it really might be a 51st thing that I haven't considered. If he'll quit beating around the bush and find his voice, I'll be more thanBart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-52802658399332095142009-06-20T01:24:45.932-05:002009-06-20T01:24:45.932-05:00Bart -
My point is, why not berate the SBTC chur...Bart - <br /><br />My point is, why not berate the SBTC churches in the TBA for not doing something about Broadway? Why place the blame at the BGCT when the TBA has, to my knowledge, done nothing?<br /><br />Jake StarrJakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-53327166141249583212009-06-19T18:10:02.449-05:002009-06-19T18:10:02.449-05:00Bart, Don't employed the Peter Lumpkins argume...Bart, Don't employed the Peter Lumpkins argument he uses when he has been backed into a corner. Your above that lame excuse. :)Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-89288997748849512292009-06-19T17:40:42.809-05:002009-06-19T17:40:42.809-05:00Dave, I started to tell you Today, but that would ...Dave, I started to tell you Today, but that would add another page for you to judge.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-54563775797269420222009-06-19T17:17:28.993-05:002009-06-19T17:17:28.993-05:00Rick, I guess you'll have to connect the dots ...Rick, I guess you'll have to connect the dots for me as to your point.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-70145770042380742872009-06-19T17:02:40.501-05:002009-06-19T17:02:40.501-05:00Bart,
Yes, I know of one that should give you pau...Bart,<br /><br />Yes, I know of one that should give you pause in your consideration; http://praisegodbarebones.blogspot.com/2009/05/international-mission-board-no-longer.html<br /><br />Rick GarnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-30357912703875445442009-06-19T16:45:12.941-05:002009-06-19T16:45:12.941-05:00David, I'll tell you tomorrow. :)David, I'll tell you tomorrow. :)Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-31481158597433783352009-06-19T15:55:03.023-05:002009-06-19T15:55:03.023-05:00I live east of the MS river. Jeff, were you talki...I live east of the MS river. Jeff, were you talking about me?<br /><br />Davidvolfan007https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635929001030697924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-45492761444104125802009-06-19T10:50:41.633-05:002009-06-19T10:50:41.633-05:00I made the cover because someone had posioned my d...I made the cover because someone had posioned my dog. I always suspected it was someone from the BI movement...just the way they work. :)<br /><br />For those who don't get it---its a joke---about BI---not about my dog.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.com