Don't Confuse Me With The Facts (Part Two)

This post is a continuation from Friday January 18th, 2008.

The evangelists mentioned in the Baptist Press article, however, have just cause for concern. If Ed Stetzers research is correct, then evangelism in the SBC is in serious trouble. To blame it on calvinism, however, is not only wrong but is also dangerous. Out of respect for the integrity of these evangelists, I humbly suggest a conspiracy is afoot.

I am convinced that satan will use any means necessary to stop the spread of the gospel. In this case he is doing a great job of distracting us from the real problems namely:

1. A serious distrust of the sufficiency of Scripture
2. A lack of gospel centered expositional preaching
3. A conspicuous absence of church discipline
4. High pressure revivalist tactics that demonstrate no understanding of the doctrine of conversion or the work of the Holy Spirit
5. An egregious absence of integrity in church membership
6. A forsaking of family worship in the home initiated by Dad's
7. Pastors assuming roles not Biblically assigned them instead of lovingly confronting church members to obey Biblical mandate

While this list is not meant to be exhaustive it does cover what I believe to be some of the greatest dangers. Despite the obstacles that we face, I am convinced that reformed and non-reformed alike can be bound together in one spirit to spread the gospel and build His kingdom.