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Editor’s note: This year marks the centennial anniversaries of the Cooperative Program’s creation, the adoption of the Baptist Faith & Message, and the SBC’s ownership of Southwestern Seminary. To celebrate
On the north side of Cowden Hall, the music building erected in 1926 on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, a verse from the apostle
Music is unavoidable. On an average day just about anywhere in the world, one encounters music, even in the simplest forms, from street performers with home-made instruments in developing countries
Most likely when one thinks of music in the Bible, David comes to mind. After all, David is described as the sweet psalmist of Israel (2 Sam. 23:1). His name
The names etched in the outer walls of Cowden Hall represent major contributions to music development throughout history. Of the thirty-one names listed, Guido d’Arezzo (ca. 991–92–after 1033), a Benedictine
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) is a towering figure in music history. His compositions have been studied and revered by countless instrumentalists, keyboardists, and singers over the past 300 years. His
Editor’s note: This year marks the centennial anniversaries of the Cooperative Program’s creation, the adoption of the Baptist Faith & Message, and the SBC’s ownership of Southwestern Seminary. To celebrate
To be painfully honest, I didn’t think much about the Bible’s counter-cultural proclamations about disability until I was 27 weeks pregnant. My doctor told me, “We need to talk.” I
Editor’s note: This year marks the centennial anniversaries of the Cooperative Program’s creation, the adoption of the Baptist Faith & Message, and the SBC’s ownership of Southwestern Seminary. To celebrate
Editor’s note: This year marks the centennial anniversaries of the Cooperative Program’s creation, the adoption of the Baptist Faith & Message, and the SBC’s ownership of Southwestern Seminary. To celebrate
Editor’s note: This year marks the centennial anniversaries of the Cooperative Program’s creation, the adoption of the Baptist Faith & Message, and the SBC’s ownership of Southwestern Seminary. To celebrate
It’s been a decade since I’ve celebrated Easter in America. When I think back on the holiday, I remember buying special pastel dresses for my daughters. Watching all the men
From time to time, I like to ask my fellow worship ministers: Why do people come to church? Why do your church members gather for worship each week? I get
Originally published January 10, 2020. Are the categories of transcendence and immanence important considerations for worship planning and design? The answer is a resounding yes. Not only are they important,
What are we really doing when we gather for corporate worship each week? For some today, the main purpose for which we gather is evangelism; every service is designed to
Luke beautifully weaves four hope-filled canticles (songs) into his first two chapters: Mary’s praise (Magnificat 1:46-55), Zechariah’s Prophecy (Benedictus 1:67-79), the Angels’ song (Gloria in Excelsis Deo 2:14), and Simeon’s
Why do we sing hymns in Christian worship? Is the singing of hymns optional? Is it something churches do simply because it is an enjoyable to affirm biblical truth that
Automatic doors, elevators, ramps, and even hearing loops have become common in public buildings in the United States. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has created and is still creating
Baptist Political Theology. Edited by Thomas S. Kidd, Paul D. Miller, and Andrew T. Walker. Brentwood, TN: B&H Academic, 2023. ix + 774 pp. $59.99. “Befuddlement” and “intrigue” are the
By Jeannine Brown. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2024, 145 pp., $24.99. Jeannine Brown in her work, Embedded Genres in the New Testament, analyzes genres within their literary framework yielding relevant,
Vol. 1, Theology for Every Person. By Malcolm B. Yarnell III. Brentwood, TN: B&H, 2024, 272 pp., $24.99. Why is it necessary to have another systematic theology? Yarnell, research professor
By Stephen O. Presley. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2024, 220 pp., $24.99. Christians today are faced with an opportunity to discern how to respond to an increasingly hostile pagan culture
By Dennis P. Hollinger. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2023, 304 pp., $29.99. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Old Testament theology began to pay more attention to creation accounts.
By O. S. Hawkins. Brentwood, TN: B&H Publishing, 2024. 241 pp., $27.99. There arose a generation who did not know W. A. Criswell. Most of my current students have never
Every great story has a natural progression, and Old Testament narratives are no exception. These texts often follow a clear arc: rising action, conflict, climax, and resolution. Previously I’ve talked
Preaching Old Testament stories can feel like a challenge. Yet, it’s also an incredible opportunity, because these narratives aren’t just history lessons—they’re carefully crafted stories packed with meaning. By following
If you want to preach something substantive, you have to have something valuable to say. So how do you find something of value to say from Old Testament narratives? Since
“Do not love the world or the things in the world” (1 John 2:15). We all know we are supposed to obey this command, but it is far easier said
Some passages of the Bible are especially difficult. For some passages, it is difficult to accept what they demand. For some, it is difficult to believe what they claim. For
The time for the Convention Sermon had arrived at the 1987 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Kansas City. At the height of the theological battles shaking the
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