Tag Archives: Southern Baptist

Let John Broadus preach the Gospel to you!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Eric Smith

John Broadus (1827-1895) was a Southern Baptist pastor, theological educator, and denominational statesman. He was widely known as “the Prince of Expositors” for his unrivaled power and eloquence in the pulpit (and, I once had a banty rooster named “Broadus” … Continue reading →

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Southern Baptist Liturgy

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Eric Smith

I was amused by Nancy Tatom Ammerman’s description of the uniformity of Southern Baptist worship through much of the twentieth century. Does this sound familiar to anyone? “The worship styles of SBC churches were in fact so routine that only … Continue reading →

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The SBC, the Inerrancy of Scripture, and Matt 11:25

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Eric Smith

I returned home yesterday from a week in Florida that was filled with first-time experiences: my first trip to Disney World, my first visit to my sister and her family’s home, and my first Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. One … Continue reading →

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“If You Have Any Manhood in You . . .”

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Eric Smith

I heard Dr. Russell Moore relate this story about 19th Century Southern Baptist T.T. Eaton in an address at Union University a few years ago, and looked it up last night to hear it again. A good word for all … Continue reading →

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“William Williams – The Forgotten Founder”

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Eric Smith

In the latest edition of the Founders Journal, Dr. Tom Nettles writes a fascinating article on the life and service of the most understated of Southern Seminary’s founders, William Williams. In the article, Dr. Nettles uncovers several first-hand accounts of … Continue reading →

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Richard Fuller Sermons

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Eric Smith

Speaking of Richard Fuller, I discovered that a very readable copy of his sermons are available for viewing at Google books. Here’s how one initially antagonistic listener described his experience under Fuller’s preaching: “I went prepared to criticize, and determined … Continue reading →

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Historic Southern Baptist Richard Fuller

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Eric Smith

I came across a two-part article on nineteenth-century Southern Baptist pastor Richard Fuller, written by Donald Whitney. I find it fascinating to consider the work of pastoral ministry against the backdrop of the tumult of the Civil War, and the … Continue reading →

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Baptist History and Theology Links

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Eric Smith

Justin Taylor recently pointed out several interviews about Baptist history, theology, and present-day trends, featuring some heavy-hitters: Baptist Identity Panel Discussion with historian-theologians David Dockery, Greg Wills, Nathan Finn, and James Leo Garrett. Baptist 21 Panel Discussion at the SBC … Continue reading →

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Wills on Liberalism at Southern in the 20th Century

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Eric Smith

To finish this week’s theme of Baptist theology and history, here is an interesting and informative lecture given recently by Dr. Greg Wills entitled, “Southern Seminary, Southern Baptists, and the Two Religions.” In the presentation, Dr. Wills explains how Southern … Continue reading →

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