Don Whitney, a professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary will be the speaker at a conference on Spiritual Disciplines this Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18 at New Heights Baptist Church. The topic on Friday will be "praying through Scripture" and the topic on Saturday will be "meditating on Scripture."
"Spiritual disciplines" can be a scary phrase, but it only refers to the upkeep of regular spiritual pursuits like prayer, Bible study, etc. Praying through Scripture basically means reading through Scripture passages and then praying according to them. Meditating on Scripture is not about emptying one's mind and chanting, but about reading, memorizing, and continually thinking about Scripture passages, figuring out how to order your life around Scripture. Dr. Whitney will define these exercises more completely and give helpful and practical ways to pursue them regularly.
Please join us Friday night at 7:00pm and Saturday morning at 8:30 am for this intriguing and helpful conference. All are invited!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Resurrection at the Center of Christian Theology
Many people are afraid of the word theology. Often they believe theology is something performed only by men with doctorates behind the closed doors of the seminary. Nothing could be further from the truth. We all, Christian or non-Christian, young or old, man or woman, engage in theology daily. When we make decisions about what to eat, what to wear, what to watch on television, what to say in response to situations or things said by others. We make constant judgment calls on our actions based on what we believe; what we believe about ourselves and, in correlation, what we believe about God. What we believe may be well or poorly thought-out; it could be consistent or not. But central to all our beliefs is the resurrection; did Jesus really live, suffer, die and rise again? What we believe on this point, our theology of the resurrection, makes a difference for everything else we think and makes us different.
The evidence for Jesus' actual death and resurrection, while denied by many, is well attested and evidenced. This blog is not the right context for delving into all the facts supporting the resurrection, but suffice it to say that one major evidence is the wide acceptance within his own generation that Jesus died and rose again. The Bible faithfully records people's reactions to Jesus' death and resurrection, and there were many witnesses to the facts of the miracles. Luke 24:44-48 and Acts 1:1-7 show the apostles to be witnesses to the resurrected Jesus. Luke 24:13-31 and John 20:11-18 describe Jesus appearance to other believers. Many in Jerusalem saw the effects of Jesus' resurrection - the gifting of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 1:8, 2:1-41). Even when arguing against unbelieving critics, the apostles and early Church Fathers appealed to public knowledge. This was no story concocted behind closed doors.
In our day, many of us fashion ourselves to be "people of science," that is, people who only believe in what is governed and measured by natural "laws." This thinking dismisses miracles and spirituality out of hand. Yet we have seen the effects of this kind of thinking in our "enlightened" society. Rape, murder, theft, and crime of all kinds are everywhere. wholesomeness is gone from our public talk (television, radio, internet). Everything is reduced to the lowest common denominator. The negative change in society is directly related to the growth in skepticism and unbelief, fostered by the media and the education system. These evil actions are directly caused by a wholesale loss of belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
There are two reasons why the resurrection is the important hinge pin to faith. The first reason is entirely theological - Jesus' resurrection serves as a sign to us that he is who he said he is - God in the flesh. Jesus claimed to be God by uttering the unspeakable name, I Am, which is why the Sanhedrin (priests and political leaders) wanted to kill him for blasphemy (Mark 14: 1-64; Luke 22:70). Jesus' resurrection also serves as a promise to us that he performed the task of dying in the place for those who would believe in him; the sacrificial lamb (John 1:29; Hebrews 9:1-15). In so doing, Jesus becomes the believer's Passover. We know that we are forgiven because Jesus defeated sin and its punishment of death (Romans 5:11-15; 6:23), rising again.
The second reason that Jesus' resurrection is important to faith is that it is one of the criteria that Paul sets up for identification as Christians. "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame" (Romans 10:8-11). Without belief in and confession of the nature and resurrection of Jesus, there is no salvation.
These two important aspects of the resurrection instantly separate the believer from the unbeliever. Jesus, through his blood as the Passover lamb, separates the Hebrews from the Egyptians. The resurrection is the message we preach and the sign through which we hope in salvation. The question becomes, do you believe in God's salvation; the person, work, death, resurrection, ascension, and continued advocacy of Jesus the Christ for you? If so, may your life reflect choices made in light of the theology of the resurrection; loving obedience to our Father. If not, why not? What about your sin is worth giving up eternal life with the holy and loving God?
Steven Douglas
If you have questions about biblical Christianity or about how to come to saving faith, please leave a comment in the comments section below or call New heights Baptist Church at 502-367-1987.
The evidence for Jesus' actual death and resurrection, while denied by many, is well attested and evidenced. This blog is not the right context for delving into all the facts supporting the resurrection, but suffice it to say that one major evidence is the wide acceptance within his own generation that Jesus died and rose again. The Bible faithfully records people's reactions to Jesus' death and resurrection, and there were many witnesses to the facts of the miracles. Luke 24:44-48 and Acts 1:1-7 show the apostles to be witnesses to the resurrected Jesus. Luke 24:13-31 and John 20:11-18 describe Jesus appearance to other believers. Many in Jerusalem saw the effects of Jesus' resurrection - the gifting of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 1:8, 2:1-41). Even when arguing against unbelieving critics, the apostles and early Church Fathers appealed to public knowledge. This was no story concocted behind closed doors.
In our day, many of us fashion ourselves to be "people of science," that is, people who only believe in what is governed and measured by natural "laws." This thinking dismisses miracles and spirituality out of hand. Yet we have seen the effects of this kind of thinking in our "enlightened" society. Rape, murder, theft, and crime of all kinds are everywhere. wholesomeness is gone from our public talk (television, radio, internet). Everything is reduced to the lowest common denominator. The negative change in society is directly related to the growth in skepticism and unbelief, fostered by the media and the education system. These evil actions are directly caused by a wholesale loss of belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
There are two reasons why the resurrection is the important hinge pin to faith. The first reason is entirely theological - Jesus' resurrection serves as a sign to us that he is who he said he is - God in the flesh. Jesus claimed to be God by uttering the unspeakable name, I Am, which is why the Sanhedrin (priests and political leaders) wanted to kill him for blasphemy (Mark 14: 1-64; Luke 22:70). Jesus' resurrection also serves as a promise to us that he performed the task of dying in the place for those who would believe in him; the sacrificial lamb (John 1:29; Hebrews 9:1-15). In so doing, Jesus becomes the believer's Passover. We know that we are forgiven because Jesus defeated sin and its punishment of death (Romans 5:11-15; 6:23), rising again.
The second reason that Jesus' resurrection is important to faith is that it is one of the criteria that Paul sets up for identification as Christians. "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame" (Romans 10:8-11). Without belief in and confession of the nature and resurrection of Jesus, there is no salvation.
These two important aspects of the resurrection instantly separate the believer from the unbeliever. Jesus, through his blood as the Passover lamb, separates the Hebrews from the Egyptians. The resurrection is the message we preach and the sign through which we hope in salvation. The question becomes, do you believe in God's salvation; the person, work, death, resurrection, ascension, and continued advocacy of Jesus the Christ for you? If so, may your life reflect choices made in light of the theology of the resurrection; loving obedience to our Father. If not, why not? What about your sin is worth giving up eternal life with the holy and loving God?
Steven Douglas
If you have questions about biblical Christianity or about how to come to saving faith, please leave a comment in the comments section below or call New heights Baptist Church at 502-367-1987.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Evangelism Encounter 1
The other day I needed an oil change and went to a local service station. When I told the manager what I wanted, I was instructed it would at least be 1 hour before they could get it done. The manager offered me some coffee and a place to sit in the waiting room which I happily agreed too. I sat down and noticed an elderly man, “Stan,” reading a newspaper; he offered a section to me. Soon I started to think, “I wonder if he knows Christ.” This thought process happens quite often with me. So I started a conversation with the man. We started to talk and he told me he worked at the Courier Journal before he retired then became a Certified Nurse and a LPN in order to take care of his wife.
I told him that I was a student at Southern Seminary, hoping to turn the conversation to the spiritual realm, but that didn’t work. I reached for a gospel tract to intentionally swing the conversation to the spiritual realm, but to my dismay I didn’t have any on me. So I prayed, asking God to help me swing this conversation to the spiritual realm. The man said, “Hey, I have some pictures to show you, wait a minute and I will get them.” He disappeared into the garage bay and returns with an envelope of pictures. I opened up the envelope and he had several pictures of the recent ice storm that hit the Louisville area. I saw what he called his “favorite picture,” the sun was shining through the clouds, hitting the ice on the trees and sparkling. It was a beautiful picture . . . I could tell this was my opportunity.
As I admired the picture, I said to him “how can someone see a picture like that and believe there is no God”. He looked intently at the picture and agreed. I then inquired where he goes to church and he named a large local church. Then, pausing, almost under his breathe, he said, “When I go.” So I asked him “what do you think happens when you die”? He said he has a friend who he discusses spiritual matters with over lunch. He said that he wasn’t sure if there is a God, but if there was, he would take into account “what good he had done while here on earth”. My next response of course was “so you consider yourself to be a pretty good person?” His reply was, of course, yes. So we then talked about God’s law to see how good he really was against God’s standard of goodness. When he saw his state before God’s law, he saw his sin, and that based on his sin, he deserved to go to hell.
I then had the opportunity to tell the greatest story ever; the fact that God, through His predetermined plan sent his Son to earth. Jesus lived a perfect life and didn’t break any of God’s Laws. He was nailed to a cross, and God poured out his wrath upon his own Son for my sin and the sins of all people who would believe. We talked about repentance and the fact that we must repent (turn from sin), and put our faith in Christ Jesus alone for our salvation. I then returned to the subject of works, explaining that our works cannot save us; it is only through the work of Jesus Christ, his shed blood for our sin, and his bodily resurrection, that we can be saved.
Stan promised me that he would read the book of John, he seemed very interested, but wasn’t sure about repenting, he wanted to read John first. I prayed for Stan and we parted ways. I pray that God will grant Stan faith and that he will repent and put his faith in the only one who can save him, Jesus Christ.
All of us can share our faith; we just need to face our fear of man. What is the worst thing that can happen to you – you are rejected? Look at the rejection that Christ endured on our behalf. Another possibility is that you plant a “seed” that another will water and someone else will harvest, God willing. The person could even repent and place their faith in Christ (and all of heaven would rejoice!). There are many methods to share your faith, but to share it biblically you must talk about: sin; righteousness/holiness; judgment; heaven and hell; and Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. If you have questions on how you can do this please contact N.H.B.C. for our training schedule in Biblical evangelism. One last thing; when you pray, pray that God opens Stan’s eyes to the truth of the Gospel.
Now go share your faith!
Danny Allen
I told him that I was a student at Southern Seminary, hoping to turn the conversation to the spiritual realm, but that didn’t work. I reached for a gospel tract to intentionally swing the conversation to the spiritual realm, but to my dismay I didn’t have any on me. So I prayed, asking God to help me swing this conversation to the spiritual realm. The man said, “Hey, I have some pictures to show you, wait a minute and I will get them.” He disappeared into the garage bay and returns with an envelope of pictures. I opened up the envelope and he had several pictures of the recent ice storm that hit the Louisville area. I saw what he called his “favorite picture,” the sun was shining through the clouds, hitting the ice on the trees and sparkling. It was a beautiful picture . . . I could tell this was my opportunity.
As I admired the picture, I said to him “how can someone see a picture like that and believe there is no God”. He looked intently at the picture and agreed. I then inquired where he goes to church and he named a large local church. Then, pausing, almost under his breathe, he said, “When I go.” So I asked him “what do you think happens when you die”? He said he has a friend who he discusses spiritual matters with over lunch. He said that he wasn’t sure if there is a God, but if there was, he would take into account “what good he had done while here on earth”. My next response of course was “so you consider yourself to be a pretty good person?” His reply was, of course, yes. So we then talked about God’s law to see how good he really was against God’s standard of goodness. When he saw his state before God’s law, he saw his sin, and that based on his sin, he deserved to go to hell.
I then had the opportunity to tell the greatest story ever; the fact that God, through His predetermined plan sent his Son to earth. Jesus lived a perfect life and didn’t break any of God’s Laws. He was nailed to a cross, and God poured out his wrath upon his own Son for my sin and the sins of all people who would believe. We talked about repentance and the fact that we must repent (turn from sin), and put our faith in Christ Jesus alone for our salvation. I then returned to the subject of works, explaining that our works cannot save us; it is only through the work of Jesus Christ, his shed blood for our sin, and his bodily resurrection, that we can be saved.
Stan promised me that he would read the book of John, he seemed very interested, but wasn’t sure about repenting, he wanted to read John first. I prayed for Stan and we parted ways. I pray that God will grant Stan faith and that he will repent and put his faith in the only one who can save him, Jesus Christ.
All of us can share our faith; we just need to face our fear of man. What is the worst thing that can happen to you – you are rejected? Look at the rejection that Christ endured on our behalf. Another possibility is that you plant a “seed” that another will water and someone else will harvest, God willing. The person could even repent and place their faith in Christ (and all of heaven would rejoice!). There are many methods to share your faith, but to share it biblically you must talk about: sin; righteousness/holiness; judgment; heaven and hell; and Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. If you have questions on how you can do this please contact N.H.B.C. for our training schedule in Biblical evangelism. One last thing; when you pray, pray that God opens Stan’s eyes to the truth of the Gospel.
Now go share your faith!
Danny Allen
Ministry Encounters
One of the reasons this blog exists is for the strengthening of the faith of our members. To this end, we will be posting occasional examples of different ministries that are performed by our members. It is our hope that these examples will build courage to evangelize, bring about thinking on deeper things, and solidify faith. We also hope that those who stop by this site, whether members of our church or not, will be willing to ask questions and engage in friendly exchange, so that God may be glorified.
These ministries are not only carried out by our pastoral staff and deaconry, some are carried out by "ordinary members" who feel God's calling to reach out to other brothers and sisters, to the lost, and to the community in general, all in the name of Jesus.
These ministries are not only carried out by our pastoral staff and deaconry, some are carried out by "ordinary members" who feel God's calling to reach out to other brothers and sisters, to the lost, and to the community in general, all in the name of Jesus.
Why The Resurrection Is Essential to Evangelism
Why is the resurrection necessary? Some Christians may scratch their heads and say “duh,” but there are other self-proclaiming Christians who believe the resurrection did not happen. (See Dr. Albert Mohler’s article) One must believe in the Resurrection in order to be saved. No resurrection equals no salvation and no hope. The resurrection is our sign that God has accepted the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross for those who repent and believe. The apostle Paul writes under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and left no room for doubt, when he declared that those who are saved are those who confess with their lips that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised him from the dead [Romans 10:9]. If you don’t believe in the resurrection you, my friend, are not a Christian.
So why is the resurrection necessary in evangelism specifically? When we share our faith we must tell the whole Gospel. We must explain to others that we are all sinners that we have offended a holy and righteous God. What is sin? 1 John 3:4, says that “sin is transgression of Gods Law”, the Ten Commandments. If you have ever told a lie, taken God’s name in vain, not always placed God first in your life, you have broken his law and are a sinner. So why does the resurrection matter? Since we are sinners and deserve God’s wrath there is no way that we can stand before a Holy God on the Day of Judgment. Ten out of Ten people die, Hebrews 9:27 says that it is appointed a man once to die and then judgment.
But there is hope! the Bible says that before the foundation of the world God determined to save some and he knew that while he was creating this world. He knew man would fall and sin. In his predetermined plan before the foundation of this World the Cross was in sight. As Christ was creating this world he knew that in order to glorify his Father, he would have to live a holy life as a man, born of a virgin. He would have to keep God’s Law in its entirety. He would then, by the hands of sinful, man be handed over to be crucified. This death was not a normal death. It was the Son of God, nailed to the cross as a sacrifice. He was the perfect lamb of God, nailed to the cross by sinful men and then God the Father put our sin upon his perfect Son, and the Bible says that it pleased God to do this. God the Father then turned his head separating himself for the first time in eternity past from his Son. His perfect Son was seen as sinful because of our sin, and Christ uttered three words that have echoed through time "It is finished."
Three days after the crucifixion, God the Father, in order to bring Glory to himself and to Honor to his Son’s sacrifice, breathed life into the dead God-man, his only Son. When this happened, God the Father was showing his acceptance of the Sacrifice that Christ made for those who repent and believe in him. The resurrection has everything to do with evangelism because it is the very gospel that saves, and we are to be the most pitied of all people if we forsake telling sinners of sin, Christ crucified, and Christ raised from the dead. God the Father has elevated our Lord and Savior to sit at his right hand to receive all the glory and honor he deserves forever and ever. Go and share your faith today, he’s Alive!
Danny Allen
So why is the resurrection necessary in evangelism specifically? When we share our faith we must tell the whole Gospel. We must explain to others that we are all sinners that we have offended a holy and righteous God. What is sin? 1 John 3:4, says that “sin is transgression of Gods Law”, the Ten Commandments. If you have ever told a lie, taken God’s name in vain, not always placed God first in your life, you have broken his law and are a sinner. So why does the resurrection matter? Since we are sinners and deserve God’s wrath there is no way that we can stand before a Holy God on the Day of Judgment. Ten out of Ten people die, Hebrews 9:27 says that it is appointed a man once to die and then judgment.
But there is hope! the Bible says that before the foundation of the world God determined to save some and he knew that while he was creating this world. He knew man would fall and sin. In his predetermined plan before the foundation of this World the Cross was in sight. As Christ was creating this world he knew that in order to glorify his Father, he would have to live a holy life as a man, born of a virgin. He would have to keep God’s Law in its entirety. He would then, by the hands of sinful, man be handed over to be crucified. This death was not a normal death. It was the Son of God, nailed to the cross as a sacrifice. He was the perfect lamb of God, nailed to the cross by sinful men and then God the Father put our sin upon his perfect Son, and the Bible says that it pleased God to do this. God the Father then turned his head separating himself for the first time in eternity past from his Son. His perfect Son was seen as sinful because of our sin, and Christ uttered three words that have echoed through time "It is finished."
Three days after the crucifixion, God the Father, in order to bring Glory to himself and to Honor to his Son’s sacrifice, breathed life into the dead God-man, his only Son. When this happened, God the Father was showing his acceptance of the Sacrifice that Christ made for those who repent and believe in him. The resurrection has everything to do with evangelism because it is the very gospel that saves, and we are to be the most pitied of all people if we forsake telling sinners of sin, Christ crucified, and Christ raised from the dead. God the Father has elevated our Lord and Savior to sit at his right hand to receive all the glory and honor he deserves forever and ever. Go and share your faith today, he’s Alive!
Danny Allen
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
An Essential Article on Shielding the SBC from The Theological Drift Found in Open Theism
Danny Allen found a great article by Russell D. Moore on the problem of Open Theism. Open Theism is the idea that God is not omnipotent or omniscient. In this view, God is trapped within his created universe with humanity and makes informed decisions with humanity, often responding to man's leading.
This view is making inroads into many churches in subtle ways. Russell Moore's article identifies three things to avoid as a church in order to keep this theological viewpoint at bay 1) framing the openness of God debate as an intramural discussion; 2) contrasting the open god with "God in general," not the God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ; 3) presenting God as a means to personal and congregational goals.
Dr. Moore rightly identifies Open Theism as a man-centered (rather than a God-centered) belief and offers little hope to the hurting or the lost. Only by focusing on God and his glory will our churches remain fruitful. As Jesus said in John 15:5, "Apart from me you can do nothing."
Read Dr. Moore's article here.
This view is making inroads into many churches in subtle ways. Russell Moore's article identifies three things to avoid as a church in order to keep this theological viewpoint at bay 1) framing the openness of God debate as an intramural discussion; 2) contrasting the open god with "God in general," not the God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ; 3) presenting God as a means to personal and congregational goals.
Dr. Moore rightly identifies Open Theism as a man-centered (rather than a God-centered) belief and offers little hope to the hurting or the lost. Only by focusing on God and his glory will our churches remain fruitful. As Jesus said in John 15:5, "Apart from me you can do nothing."
Read Dr. Moore's article here.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Inspiring Reading
We Christians must be readers. Christianity is a religion of the Book. We learn, and grow, by reading Scripture. We may also grow by reading great works of theology, biography, devotion, philosophy, etc., always making sure that these works are brought under the authority of Scripture. For we, like the Apostle Paul says, "demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ" (2 Cor. 10:5).
Reading is not only for the seminary student, it is vital to every Christian. May we follow in the steps of Augustine of Hippo who came to saving faith after being compelled to read a Bible when a little girl, on the other side of a wall, sang, "Take up and read, take up and read!" He did, and so must we.
I was up early this morning, reading through John Piper's Brothers, We Are Not Professionals. I was particularly struck by a section in which he considers the statements God is love and God is God. He bifurcates them and balances them at once. His words follow.
How true, Dr. Piper! Our churches have too frequently made this bifurcation between one side and the other and devoted their all to the one side. They honor one attribute of God or another, while throwing others away! Let us not behave that way. Let us cherish the intricacy and balance of our God, our Savior, and the ministry to which we are all called.
We are blessed to live in an age where books are so accessible and inexpensive. We Christians have a duty to study who our God is and devote ourselves to cherishing Him. We will also find usefulness in reading other works that better tune our hearts to contemplation of God and the seriousness of our calling, especially as these works point us back to Scripture. Let us follow Augustine and "take up and read."
Steven Douglas
Reading is not only for the seminary student, it is vital to every Christian. May we follow in the steps of Augustine of Hippo who came to saving faith after being compelled to read a Bible when a little girl, on the other side of a wall, sang, "Take up and read, take up and read!" He did, and so must we.
I was up early this morning, reading through John Piper's Brothers, We Are Not Professionals. I was particularly struck by a section in which he considers the statements God is love and God is God. He bifurcates them and balances them at once. His words follow.
Now these two truths from the Bible [God is love - 1 John 4:8, 16; God is God -Isaiah 45:22; 46:9] have unleashed different impulses in the world. And we will see that a balance is introduced here, lest we make Christianity an elitist affair, which it definitely is not.
- That God is love unleashes the impulse of simplicity, and that God is God unleashes the impulse of complexity.
- That God is love unleashes the impulse of accessibility, and that God is God unleashes the impulse of profundity.
- That God is love encourages a focus on the basics, and that God is God encourages a focus on comprehensiveness.
- That God is love impels us to be sure that the truth gets to all people, and that God is God impels us to be sure that what gets to all people is the truth.
- That God is love unleashes the impulse toward fellowship, and that God is God unleashes the impulse toward scholarship.
- That God is love tends to create extroverts and evangelists, and that God is God tends to create contemplatives and poets.
- That God is love helps foster a folk ethos [a folk ethos revels in the intimacy of God], and that God is God helps foster a fine ethos [the fine ethos revels in the transcendent majesty of God].
Perhaps someone is saying at this point, "I don't like this separation between God is love and God is God, between folk and fine, evangelists and mystics, fellowship and scholarship, accessibility and profundity, simplicity and complexity." My response is: "Well, GOOD!" Because in my mind, every one of these things is precious, and both sides of all these pairs are indispensable in the ministry and mission of Christ in the world.
How true, Dr. Piper! Our churches have too frequently made this bifurcation between one side and the other and devoted their all to the one side. They honor one attribute of God or another, while throwing others away! Let us not behave that way. Let us cherish the intricacy and balance of our God, our Savior, and the ministry to which we are all called.
We are blessed to live in an age where books are so accessible and inexpensive. We Christians have a duty to study who our God is and devote ourselves to cherishing Him. We will also find usefulness in reading other works that better tune our hearts to contemplation of God and the seriousness of our calling, especially as these works point us back to Scripture. Let us follow Augustine and "take up and read."
Steven Douglas
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Clean Water in Africa: Something CAN Be Done!
There are several ministries and other non-profit groups who are making an impact across Africa. Right now there are literally millions of people who do not have adequate access to safe drinking water. These groups are doing something practical to change that. Please watch these catchy videos and consider giving to organizations such as Charity: Water or Advent Conspiracy.
You can be a part of easing the intense suffering of people who do not have any options.
This video is from Charity: Water.
These videos are from Advent Conspiracy (replace Christmas theme with Resurrection Day).
You can be a part of easing the intense suffering of people who do not have any options.
This video is from Charity: Water.
These videos are from Advent Conspiracy (replace Christmas theme with Resurrection Day).
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
New Heights Baptist Church Youth Event: Southern's Give Me an Answer Conference.
Our youth will be attending Southern Seminary's Give Me an Answer Conference titled, "Revolution". This event will occur from 5:30-10:00pm Friday, March 13, and 7:30am-3:30pm Saturday, March 14. This event will feature up-and-coming Christian authors and speakers Alex and Brett Harris. The Registration costs $55.00 at the door and includes the cost of meals.
The youth of New Heights Baptist Church are looking forward to attending this event which promises to instruct Christian youth on how to respond to the surrounding postmodern culture. We invite the youth from our neighboring churches and surrounding southern Louisville to come along. Here is some further information from the Give Me an Answer organization. Here is info on Alex and Brett Harris.
The youth of New Heights Baptist Church are looking forward to attending this event which promises to instruct Christian youth on how to respond to the surrounding postmodern culture. We invite the youth from our neighboring churches and surrounding southern Louisville to come along. Here is some further information from the Give Me an Answer organization. Here is info on Alex and Brett Harris.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Spiritual Disciplines Conference: Dr. Donald S. Whitney Speaks at New Heights Baptist Church
Dr. Donald S. ("Don") Whitney, Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Senior Associate Dean at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, will be speaking at the Spiritual Disciplines Conference at New Heights Baptist Church on the evening of Friday, April 17 and the morning of Saturday, April 18. This conference will include teaching on the disciplines of praying through Scripture (Friday) and meditating on Scripture (Saturday).
Several local congregations are already committed to attending this event. If you would like to attend (and we would love to have you), please contact the office of Pastor Cody McNutt at (502) 592-6195 in advance to reserve space. New Heights is located at 7315 Southside Dr., Louisville, between New Cut Rd. and Palatka Rd.
Overview: Don Whitney has devoted his life to helping young men and women develop biblical disciplines in order to better love and serve God. The two headlining lessons that Dr. Whitney will be teaching on are based on the Christian's need for Scriptural guidance. Scripture should inform each Christian's prayer and thought life. Dr. Whitney will outline how to go about the process of disciplining yourself for godliness (1 Tim 4:7b-10).
This conference promises to be of great gain for believers of all sorts, whether young or old, new or mature. New Heights Baptist Church welcomes Dr. Donald S. Whitney and we look forward to a great night of learning and fellowship.
Several local congregations are already committed to attending this event. If you would like to attend (and we would love to have you), please contact the office of Pastor Cody McNutt at (502) 592-6195 in advance to reserve space. New Heights is located at 7315 Southside Dr., Louisville, between New Cut Rd. and Palatka Rd.
Overview: Don Whitney has devoted his life to helping young men and women develop biblical disciplines in order to better love and serve God. The two headlining lessons that Dr. Whitney will be teaching on are based on the Christian's need for Scriptural guidance. Scripture should inform each Christian's prayer and thought life. Dr. Whitney will outline how to go about the process of disciplining yourself for godliness (1 Tim 4:7b-10).
This conference promises to be of great gain for believers of all sorts, whether young or old, new or mature. New Heights Baptist Church welcomes Dr. Donald S. Whitney and we look forward to a great night of learning and fellowship.
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