by Simon Barrow | Jul 5, 2016 | Opinion
What is the relationship between Christian identity on the one hand and national identity or affiliation on the other? Does God care which side of a border someone is born on? To what extent might identification with a particular people group or country be a barrier,...
by Barry Howard | Jul 4, 2016 | Opinion
Fire up the grill. Crank up the ice cream churn. Prepare for the fireworks show. Hum along to a little John Phillips Sousa. It’s the Fourth of July. July 4th is a time to give thanks for our unrivaled freedom, and a great time to highlight and celebrate our...
by Neville Callam | Jul 4, 2016 | Opinion
How does the church respond to the growing trend of popular protest against certain effects of globalization? What is the proper role of theologians? These questions reflect why it can be said that Steve Harmon’s recently published book, “Baptist Identity...
by Wade Smith | Jul 1, 2016 | Opinion
The Fourth of July is almost here! This midsummer holiday offers an opportunity for families and friends to gather and celebrate the freedoms of our nation. Food, fireworks and patriotic music draw us together for a day and night of fun. The Fourth of July is also an...
by Mike Kuhn | Jul 1, 2016 | Opinion
Christianity too often has been divided as a result of failing to emphasize unity amid its various faith expressions. Missiologist Paul Hiebert has offered a positive alternative, sketching out two ways to determine who should be considered a Christian. His concern...
by Robert Parham | Jun 30, 2016 | Opinion
More important than the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s programs, policies and press releases were the people at its 25th anniversary events in Greensboro, North Carolina. Here’s a short list of who I saw – and what they mean for CBF: The mother of...