EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was first published in 2016, but the question has been raised recently by ongoing controversy regarding Mormonism and the popular show, “The Chosen” (Read more here). See another column about Mormonism and biblical Christianity here. Do Christians and Mormons worship the same God? The question may irk our LDS friends, who insist that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the restored Church and therefore cannot be distinguished from orthodox … [Read more...]
King David’s reign confirmed in text on ancient stone, scholars say
PARIS (BP) – New readings of text on the Moabite Stone studied for 150 years give new evidence that the stone includes an extra-biblical reference to King David, scholars have announced. The latest reading reveals previously illegible characters to complete the phrase “the House of David” on the 31st line of the 34-line inscription written in the ninth century B.C., scholars assert in the current issue of the Biblical Archeology Review. Southern Baptist archeologist and theologian Jim … [Read more...]
Revival fires stir again at Asbury
WILMORE, Ky. (BP) – Revival fires may be stirring again at a small college in rural Kentucky near Lexington. Services, filled with preaching, singing and personal testimonies, have been ongoing at Asbury University and Theological Seminary since Feb. 8. According to university accounts, a similar 144-hour revival broke out at the campus in 1970. Alexandra Presta, a student at Asbury wrote in The Asbury Collegian, the campus newspaper, on Feb. 8, “Peers, professors, local church … [Read more...]
‘Amazing Grace’: Classic hymn by slave-trader-turned-pastor inspires praise to God after 250 years
EDITOR’S NOTE: A panel of musicians, church historians and theologians will discuss the impact and legacy of the hymn, “Amazing Grace” and its author, Feb. 15, at 10am at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) in Kansas City. Read more here. KANSAS CITY – Most preachers wouldn’t dare to tackle writing a sermon and a hymn for their congregation, but that was par for the course for Pastor John and his peers. On New Year’s 1773, he was preaching through 1 Chronicles 17, … [Read more...]
‘Amazing Grace’ panel to be held at MBTS
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read more about John Newton and his classic, “Amazing Grace,” here. KANSAS CITY – A panel of musicians, church historians and theologians will discuss the impact and legacy of the hymn, “Amazing Grace” and its author, Feb. 15, at 10 at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) here. 2023 marks the 250th anniversary of the song, penned by small-town preacher John Newton in 1773. It would go on to become one the most well-known songs in history. “Our hope is that … [Read more...]
‘Work in progress’: Chiefs long snapper thankful for faith, playing in 3rd Super Bowl
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article, written by Tim Ellsworth, was first published by The Baptist Paper here. KANSAS CITY (The Baptist Paper) – No matter how well he plays in Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles, James Winchester of the Kansas City Chiefs will not be the game’s MVP. No matter how perfect his execution, no matter how flawless his performance, Winchester’s name will only make the post-game writeups and highlight reels if he fouls things up. He can’t be the hero. … [Read more...]
Third season of ‘The Chosen’ series: entertaining, but controversy grows
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read more about Mormonism and its relation to biblical Christianity here and here. MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – The third season of the popular – and very well-made – streaming show “The Chosen” is in full swing. Yet the performances, portrayals and dramatic adaptation of Jesus and His disciples remain in the background as controversy swirls around certain dialogue choices, the production company and the show’s creator’s alleged flirtations with Mormonism. For those not in the … [Read more...]
High Street Press launches Audible version of Phillips’ book about Satan
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s publishing imprint, High Street Press, has just released an audio version of its popular printed resource, What Every Christian Should Know About Satan. Published in 2021 in print and e-book editions, the 400-page resource is now available through Audible, the premiere audio-book platform, which may be accessed at Audible.com. Written by the MBC’s Rob Phillips, the book explores more than a dozen biblical names and titles that reveal the … [Read more...]
Scribner pens book on following Jesus
BRANSON – Jay Scribner is a name that is well-recognized among Missouri Baptists. A long time pastor at First Baptist Church, Branson, he retired from there in 2005 after serving 28 years. He also served as the president of the Missouri Baptist Convention and on the boards of several Baptist entities. He and Mrs. Scribner have lived in Branson for 45 years. He is used frequently as a guest preacher and interim pastor. He said, “I’ve been threatening to write a book for 20 years or so. … [Read more...]
Land: ‘Roe is finally gone. What must we do now?’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, marks Sanctity of Life Sunday. Richard Land serves as executive editor for The Christian Post and is former president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (1988-2013). WASHINGTON (BP) – I will always remember exactly where I was when the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was officially announced, overturning the Supreme Court’s infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. … [Read more...]
Kansas City churches equipped to serve refugees
KANSAS CITY (BP) – More than a year after American withdrawal created massive instability in Afghanistan, refugees from the war-torn nation still need practical help and a friendly face. RefugeKC is a non-profit ministry seeking to equip churches in the Kansas City area to step into this ongoing need. Founded in late 2015 by Richard Casebolt, a graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, RefugeKC focuses on building relationships with refugees and meeting their practical … [Read more...]
Why do humans instinctively pray?
One of the most disconcerting moments in a football game recently occurred when Damar Hamlin suddenly collapsed. For the next ten minutes, he received life-saving CPR before being rushed to the hospital. Though the scene was astonishing enough, a secondary event simultaneously occurred on the football field that Christians should note—an entire football team (and likely majority of viewership) knelt to pray. Even the next morning a football analyst prayed on live television as he and his … [Read more...]
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