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What does it mean to be a Southern Baptist?
How much do you know about being a Southern Baptist? What is the "Southern Baptist Convention?" How are we organized? What makes up the Southern Baptist Convention? And most importantly, what do we really believe? The answers to these and many more questions can be found in the "About Us" section of this website. Read More...
Fault Lines Within the SBC - Panel Discussion
Frank Page, Jon Akin and Ashley Clayton discuss Fault Lines within the SBC. This panel discussion was held on the CP Platform at the 2014 SBC Annual Meeting in Baltimore. During this panel discussion Dr. Page references the Pastor Listening Sessions that he has conducted across the Convention this past year. Read More...
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Christians in Iraq 'facing extinction' at Islamists' hands
Islamic militants have eradicated virtually every trace of Christianity from Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, Nina Shea, director of the Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom, said July 23.
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Today's Devotion
From the Book of Proverbs:
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them (Prov. 22:22-23).
Throughout our study of Proverbs, we have focused on the importance of our relationship with the Lord and our obedience to His Word. However, Solomon also expounds upon the other duties assigned to the believer in their walk with God. In this verse from today's reading, he refers to one of our most compelling responsibilities, that of caring for those less fortunate than we are. Solomon focused for the most part on what we should not do, while elsewhere in the Word of God the Lord's expectations of what we should do are clearly outlined. Taken together, a clear picture of our responsibilities should emerge. - Continue...
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