I think I've said this before, but let me reiterate it, I really like us. I mean we are despicable in our actions, but so glorious in Christ. We are so blessed that His Spirit dwells in us! And I really like how folks in the church, folks who are really scrupulously investigating the Scriptures, are wrestling with certain issues.
Let me state my bias. I am a Southern Baptist. I think when you line up all the issues Southern Baptists narrowly win the day on a Biblical model of church (perhaps just ahead of those Presbyterians). Baptists affirm the autonomy of the local church, believer's baptism, and congregation polity. And whereas I consider myself a Reformed theologian, I think most practicing Presbyterians no better embrace that kind of theology than the Baptists do (in other words I've met as many Arminian Presbyterians as I have Baptistic ones). And so the way I approach a lot of issues come from a Baptist view. However, I have many friends in many denominations and so I consider myself well connected. Furthermore, I consider myself as having a pretty steady finger on the pulse of the way Biblical evangelicals are thinking these days. And frankly, while each of us fall short, I am overjoyed at how willing I find my brothers and sisters to test every part of their personal convictions against Scripture.
With that said, I've been thinking about a couple issues within the last number of months that I think appropriate to comment on. The first being torture in an age of terrorism. The second, global warming and care for the environment. And, finally, alcohol and Christianity. Over the next few days/weeks I'd like to share what I've found on each issue and perhaps get one or two of you to interact with me via comments on these issues. So...perk up, get your Bibles in hand...and let's get going.
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