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Black History month in Theology

-----Black History month in Theology------
This year, I want to introduce contemporary theologians. I commend to you the book Glory Road. It is an anthology of writings from outstanding Reformed Evangelical theologians who happen to be black.

-Week 1- writing comes from Thabiti Anyabwile. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Week 2 - Our journey brings us to Emmanuel Kolini, Archbishop of Rwanda, in the Anglican church. He was instrumental in the explosion of ministry in the North American church. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Week 3 - I want to introduce you to Voddie Baucham, Senior Pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church, Spring, Texas. Here is his article.
-Week 4 - Our final selection of writing comes from Louis C. Love, Jr. He contributed an article entitled "The Doors of the Church Are Opened!" for the book, Glory Road. The following story includes a link to hear him speak about his journey. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Extra installment - This is an extra installment of our February focus. I have included this article because what Dr. Fred Luter is about to accomplish is enormously significant. He is set to become the first black president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Amen and amen!!!!!!!!

2/22/2009

Handling Unruly Believers

Notes from Sunday 02/22.

Paul makes three presuppositions for the Thessalonians:

1. The person confronting the unruly individual is a Christian
2. The unruly individual is a believer
3. The instruction from 1 Thessalonians 5 (for instance, warn the unruly) has been implemented.
Here are some instructions for the Thessalonians from 2 Thessalonians 3:7-15
7 know what is right- remember an authentic example
8 be willing to cut against the grain- your concern is always for others
9 learn to use authority well- be aware you are being observed (People [specifically your children] may not listen to what you say, but they will DO what you DO)
10 advocate for justice (balance, righteousness)- in this situation no work = no eat
(the situation may have been the wealthy thought work was demeaning, Greek influences, and would not contribute labor taking advantage of the lowly, Paul says in this community if you don't work you will go hungry)
11 be prepared to be specific in addressing unruliness
12 invoke an authority higher than yours
13 don't give up the fight- hold fast to your standards
14 don't get sucked in- busy bodies are relentless (don't keep company- avoid their behavior, don't ride their bus)
15 The goal is restoration and reunion
Remember- someone is watching you in the middle of this

In addition, here is a lnk to a slide presentation dealing with Conflict Resolution


~ Beegee Brown

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