Baptist Revival

We need to know how we have gotten to this place in the
history of Christianity, as Baptists. What sacrifices have been made
by Baptists that have shaped our distinct identity today.

It is my concern that many of these cherished teachings may be
forgotten, in a rush to not turn off people by teaching doctrines for
whom many have fought and even died. I believe it will cost us bigtime,
if we lose our identity and forget from where we have come.
I am not for preservation, however; as much as I am for fresh truth
that will invigorate and give new life to churches, where there is staleness
and where churches have plateaued or are dying.

When we know our beliefs and proclaim them boldly, God can
use these truths to bring revival to churches in a way we have not seen
possible before. We will see revival become reality, if we will study and
proclaim the truths that have made us great.

The real objective of this work is to help those who have
taken Baptist beliefs so lightly and loosely. In doing so, I want them
to know we not only have a biblical faith, but that we are very clear
on why that faith is biblical.

The next generation of pastors, church leaders, and churches
will be faced with serious doctrinal questions and challenges.
Since we live in a pragmatic culture, the pressure is on us to use
whatever works in church. We need to be all things to all people that
we might save some (I Corinthians 9:22); but also we need to stand
for something, so we affirm not only do we believe truth, but are
transformed by it. We should be moved by our convictions and want
future generations to see these truths have made us what we are.