Entering the World of the Bible
With all this time on our hands because of the virus situation, rather than just sit around, I thought I’d take the time to do some reflecting on the deeper things in life. I’ve come to this conclusion—I want to think like Jesus and act like Jesus. Paul’s admonition is the longing of my heart, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5).
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 10: Summary
Let’s focus briefly on the man, Joseph Smith. What kind of man was he? The man whom God used to commence the restoration in these latter days. What did he have to say concerning truth and doctrine?
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 9: Grace
And now, perhaps the keystone doctrine of the Protestant reformation…
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 8: Faith
On to another central Protestant doctrine…
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 7: Repentance
On to another central Protestant doctrine…
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 6: The Lord Jesus Christ
“…And then shall they know their Redeemer, who is Jesus Christ, the Son of God…” –III Nephi 2:109
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 5: Salvation
And now we turn our attention to one of the most central and cardinal Protestant doctrines of all…
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 4: Plan of Salvation, Plan of Redemption
Here’s another Protestant theme…
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 3: Born Again Experience
What I’m going to do for the remainder of this booklet is list various Protestant themes taken from Book of Mormon scriptures. If I seem a bit repetitious, it’s deliberate. I want you to get the full impact of the spirit of the wording. And my prayer is—may the Spirit of God bear witness to your spirit as you read.
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 2: Its Central Theme
I’ll say it again. The central message of the Book of Mormon is—restoration of the covenants in these latter days! And that message is meant for all God’s children.
The Baptist Version of The Book of Mormon Part 1: Protestant Doctrines within the Book of Mormon
I’m a licensed Southern Baptist minister and I embrace the Book of Mormon.
That is, I believe the truths recorded in it. No, I’m not a convert to the Mormon faith, nor am I a member of any particular “spin-off” restoration group such as the RLDS (Reorganized Latter-day Saints), Hedrikites, or Strangites. I’m still a Baptist minister. To be exact, I’m “charismatic Baptist.” That is, I still embrace the “born again” experience. I still believe you’re saved by grace. By the shed blood of Christ. Salvation is by faith alone in His finished work on Calvary. I still believe in the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit. I believe and embrace those cardinal doctrines of Protestantism.
Parables of Matthew Thirteen: The Dragnet & The Scribe
The Dragnet
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. (verses 47-51)
One of the greatest church splits in history is currently taking place. I don’t mean as in contentious. I grew up Baptist. I’ve sat through some mighty contentious splits. I’m not talking about that. I’m referring to how we “do church.” There is a separation occurring regarding our approach to church ministry. A new wineskin is replacing the old.