Southern Baptists and the Millennium
The authors of the five articles that follow hold to various stripes of premillennialism and amillennialism.
Participation at the Lord’s Table
When LifeWay Research released a study of Lord’s Supper practices in Southern Baptist churches, it created an immediate buzz among pastors, columnists, and denominational bloggers.
The Lord’s Day ~ Rest, Reflection, and Recognition of Our Lord
Though Southern Baptists have a wide array of practices they view as acceptable for Lord’s Day activities, certain commonalities are clearly embraced.
THE CHURCH ~ Worshiping At the Lord’s Table
The following essays address three perspectives concerning who properly may be invited to participate in the Supper of the Lord.
MORMONISM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon church) professes to be a Christian church. However, a comparison of basic LDS doctrinal positions with historic biblical Christianity reveals many radical differences.
THE CHURCH ~ Practicing Believer’s Baptism
Baptism is an important act of obedience for the follower of Jesus.
The Church ~ Healthy Body Life
People often view the Acts of the Apostles as a book about "going and telling"—a book that describes the spread of witness to Jesus to the ends of the earth. But Acts is also about "going and gathering."
The Church ~ Who Is In Charge?
A frequently asked question in the local church setting is, "Who is in charge?" People want to know, what is the authority structure?
The Church ~ Considering Congregational Polity
Southern Baptists have identified their understanding of the biblical teaching concerning the church in Article VI of The Baptist Faith and Message, "The Church."
The Church ~ Membership Matters
One of the basic understandings among Baptists, and many other denominations, is that at some point a true and faithful follower of Jesus Christ will unite with a local body of believers of like faith and practice.
