Fundamentalism & Evangelicalism

Today, the schedule included two morning general sessions rather than a general session and a workshop period. So we heard two more speakers from the book of Daniel, covering chapters 8 and 9. The first was chaplain Bill Gesser, and the 9 AM general session had a chaplaincy focus.

Could two guys be any more different than Dan Davey and Tim Jordan? Yes and no.

Scripture Reading: Daniel 7:13-14

Songs: Great is the Lord Almighty; Ancient of Days; A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Recognition of New Churches into the GARBC

Baptist Church Planters Check Presentations

Offertory by Larry Kauffman “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Psalm 97, Dr. David Harris, “The Lord Reigns”

Songs: No Other Name; Crown Him with Many Crowns

Daniel 7—Dr. Dan Davey

Introductory Comments: (v.1)

Daniel 6 - Tim Jordan

Introductory Comments:

• The simplest things are often the hardest to explain to our children.
• Over the years we learn clichés and repeat them.
• This simple Sunday School story contains a perfect illustration of the truth that we exist for God’s glory.

Notes from the Body of the Message:

1. What did the people around Daniel end up saying about Daniel’s God?

Daniel 5 - Pastor Joe Earle, Iowa

Introductory Remarks:

• Darius is coming and Belshazzar’s soul will soon be required of him.
• God is seeking vindication for his sovereign might.
• He is seeking His glory, and Daniel is the proof of it.
• Belshazzar is a man of pride.

1. He spurned God’s holiness (vv. 1-4).

Photos from the exhibitors display area, conference center halls, “The Quest” (young baptist leaders) workshop and (later) pizza dinner, and evening general session.

Songs: How Great Thou Art; How Great Is Our God; Great is the Lord Almighty; Our God Reigns
Solo by Brooke Greening “Creation Sings” (Getty) - wonderful words, title song on new Steve Green CD
Harp Offertory “Our Great Savior” - beautifully done
Daniel 4 – Dr. Dan Davey

As a first-timer at a national GARBC conference, I have been trying to take it all in. The worship is more traditional than contemporary although some newer songs from people like Gettys and some older “newer” songs from Twila Paris and others. From what my children have relayed to me, the children’s and teen programs tend to be a little more contemporary in nature. I will say all the musical worship has been very respectful and God-centered. They’re using a combination of piano/keyboard for accompaniment.

One feature of the GARBC Conference that many other conferences lack is a good many reports. In each general session, there is at least one report of some kind in addition to the preaching and music. These are not always exciting, but this morning’s truly was. More on that in a bit. The overall effect of the reporting is that you realize this association is doing things all over the place. The GARBC doesn’t own and directly operate very many of these efforts.

It’s been a busy and blessed morning at the conference. The morning general session featured Pastor Dan Davey of Colonial Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA. His official assignment was Daniel chapter 2, but he provided a helpful perspective on the book as whole first, in the form of “four pillars” that are key to understanding Daniel and fully grasping its message.