Ronnie W. Rogers
Well, by the Grace of God, and your love and support, we are off to the old country–for those of you who still confuse Miami (OK) with Miami (FL), that’s England. Last time we went to Oxford, we stayed in London a few days as we will be able to this time as well. While…
Read MoreSoon we will be leaving for England, and we could not have done it without your love and support. This is an impossible trip that God has made possible through your love, generosity and prayers. If ever a man knew that the challenge God had laid before him was beyond his ability, it is the…
Read MoreMessengers to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention approved a motion June 12 to affirm the Baptist Faith and Message as the SBC’s “…only consensus statement of doctrinal beliefs”. The motion was offered by Rick Garner, pastor of Liberty Heights Church in Liberty Township, Ohio, and is, in part, as follows: “I move…
Read MoreAs you probably have heard, I am going to be a participant again in the Oxford Round Table this summer. This time it will be held at Harris Manchester College in Oxford. I will be presenting a paper entitled, “The Decline of Religion in Public Education and The Decline of Public Education”. As a part…
Read MoreOh I know, VBS means Vacation Bible School; but each time I see our VBS, I am absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of work that our people pour into making it the best in decoration, teaching, spirit, fun, and environment. Each year, it is evident that you truly seek to produce an excellent VBS, and…
Read MoreHere we are once again, embarking on another summer. Summer is a wonderful time of travel, vacationing, family outings, hiking, and for our men who like to fish; well it is a time to fish.
Read MoreFrancis J. Beckwith, a wonderful Christian apologist and former President of The Evangelical Theological Society, has taken his stand with the Roman Catholic Church. I have just a few comments. Dr. Beckwith is an outstanding Christian scholar, and from what I know about him, quite a gentleman. Consequently, my comments are not intended to be…
Read MoreRecently, some of our college students visited Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Some of them will be attending there in the fall, and others are seeking the Lord’s direction with regard to going to seminary. As a part of their excursion, they attended classes, chapel and joined Mrs. Patterson at Pecan Manor, the president’s home. This…
Read MoreChristians’ opinions about war cover the continuum from pacifism to patriotism–from no war to any war for the homeland. I think both positions are based upon selective use of biblical teaching. It is true that God’s perfect world did not have war; however, it is incorrect to conclude from that truth that God is therefore…
Read MoreDeacons should play an important role in the life and ministry of the local church, and they very often do. Unfortunately, their New Testament role is often obfuscated by man’s wisdom. In Baptist churches and other local churches that are similarly structured, the title of deacon can easily become an honor to be bestowed, a…
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