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Sunday School Lessons: Sept. 19, 2010, Bible Studies for Life

The Case for God’s Love Job 40:1-9; Romans 8:18-21, 28-30   It is one of the foundational truths of the Bible that brings comfort to all who ponder its depths: “God is love” (1 John 4.8). Love is the... Continue Reading »

‘Younger generation’ pastor to be nominated SCBC president

D.J. Horton, 32, pastor of Anderson Mill Road Church, Moore, will be nominated for president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention when messengers gather for the SCBC annual meeting Nov. 16-17 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.... Continue Reading »

Thanks for lessons

I want to express my thanks for your presenting the Sunday school lessons once again.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: Sept. 26, 2010, Bible Studies for Life

The Case for God’s Involvement Deuteronomy 8:2-5; Psalm 139:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11   “Is God dead?” This question found a rather public expression in the April 8, 1966 issue of Time. According to this line of thinking, one could explain... Continue Reading »

NAMB committee recommends Ezell for president

The presidential search committee of the North American Mission Board's trustees has unanimously nominated Kevin Ezell, senior pastor of Louisville's Highview Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

Be careful of complaining

In C.S. Lewis? 'the Screwtape Letters,? Screwtape (Satan) says, 'the Church itself is a fertile field if you just keep them bickering over details, structure, organization, money, property, personal hurts and misunderstandings. One thing you must prevent, don't ever... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: Sept. 19, 2010, Explore the Bible

God’s Power Changes People Ephesians 2:1-10   Know-what the Word says Main idea of the passage: Faith is the only means by which we can be made right with God. We are dead in our sins and transgressions, and... Continue Reading »

Prefer elder rule

As an ordained minister for 34 years, I have several observations about the leadership role of the pastor. The biblical model in my opinion is elder rule. The idea that one man has ultimate authority comes from the Roman... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: Sept. 26, 2010, Explore the Bible

God’s Power Changes Relationships Ephesians 2:11-22   Know-what the Word says Main idea of the passage: The Gentiles have been unified with the Jews to become members of the household of God. Explanation: Paul uses the argument he built... Continue Reading »

Commentary: ‘Light Unto My Path’ – by Don Kirkland

My thoughts often return to Kenya in East Africa. And when they do, my mind settles on a little mud-and-sticks church in the country in the Webuye Baptist Association.... Continue Reading »

SCBC’s Austin hosts listening sessions

South Carolina Baptists are invited to meet with Jim Austin, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, to discuss statewide Baptist work at regional listening sessions.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptist Prayer Summit is Oct. 28

?A Day of Prayer for South Carolina Baptists? is the focus of a Prayer Summit to be held Oct. 28 at White Oak Conference Center near Winnsboro. The gathering, coordinated by the evangelization and missions team of the South... Continue Reading »