SBU prof's firing, university's theology discussed
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“As a former Southwest Baptist University professor appeals his termination for allegedly accusing faculty colleagues of deviating from theological orthodoxy, the university has commissioned an “external peer assessment” to include “evaluations regarding orthodoxy” on the Bolivar, Mo., campus.” - BPNews
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What to Do in a Tumultuous 2019
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“Just about every year has been a rough one for God’s people. His word is given for such a time as these. We need to keep the main things the main things.” - Cripplegate
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Reading through the Bible in one year in 2019? Pastors weigh in
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John Piper: “Reading through the Bible in a year involves about four or five chapters a day. If you think you have to remember all you read while you’re reading those four or five chapters, this will feel absolutely overwhelming and pointless.” - CPost
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You're Doing It Wrong: Reading Entire Books of the Bible
Reposted from DBTS blog.
Have you ever read one of the Gospels in one sitting? I believe many Christians have not. Have you ever read Romans in one sitting? How would such a reading change your perspective on the book?
I require my students to read the Bible in large portions. For instance, in the Gospels class, I require students to read an entire Gospel in one sitting. While most choose Mark (it’s the shortest!), I usually encourage them to read John or Matthew.
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Five Christian Views on Goal Setting and Resolutions
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“It’s a great time of the year for reflecting and looking ahead, but how do we do this with a sound biblical perspective?” - IFWE
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Dr. Myron Hougton Retires After Distinguished Teaching Career
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“Dr. Houghton began his teaching ministry in 1971 at Denver Baptist Bible College and at FBBC in 1983. Once the seminary opened in 1986, “Dr. Myron,” as he is known, became chairman of the theology department and has been the only person to serve in that position during the seminary’s 32-year history.” - RBPress
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Apple pulls Christian ministry's 'ex-gay' app
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“Apple pulled a Christian ministry’s app after LGBT advocates said it portrayed being gay as a ‘sickness,’ a charge the ministry says is false. NBC News reported that the tech giant removed the app that was developed by Living Hope Ministries, a Texas-based organization, following a Change.org petition from gay rights group Truth Wins Out.
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