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Carne asada Theology
The word was at the beginning of all things, the word was with god, and the word was divine… and the word became flesh and erected his tent in the midst of us. -John 1 This morning I was struck … Continue reading
As the deer in OT Israel
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. -Ps 42:1 At times, God uses animal imagery in the Bible to help us see how we should relate to him. It’s an amazing thing to see how … Continue reading
Baptist Distinctives Part 7 “Two Offices: Pastor and Deacon”
Southern Baptists Great Commission Baptists detail have the Baptist Faith & Message to summarize our beliefs, but what makes us distinctive can be summarized in a 7-point acrostic: Biblical authority, Autonomy of the local church, Priesthood of all believers, Two … Continue reading
Baptist Distinctives Part 6 “Separation of Church and State”
Southern Baptists Great Commission Baptists detail our understanding of biblical doctrine in Baptist Faith & Message. However, 7 “distinctives” put Baptists in a unique place: Biblical authority, Autonomy of the local church, Priesthood of all believers, Two ordinances (believer’s baptism … Continue reading
Baptist Distinctives Part 5 “Individual Soul Liberty”
Southern Baptists Great Commission Baptists believe what we have written in the Baptist Faith & Message but 7 “distinctives” are helpful to summarize what makes Baptists different: Biblical authority, Autonomy of the local church, Priesthood of all believers, Two ordinances … Continue reading

