132 - William Wolfe on Fighting the Liberal Drift in the SBC

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Summary

In this episode of Full Proof Theology, Chase Davis interviews William Wolfe, the executive director of the Center for Baptist Leadership and Organization. They discuss the importance of the Southern Baptist Convention and its impact on American life. They also delve into the role of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) and its failure to defend conservative Southern Baptist interests. They highlight the need for a conservative president in the Southern Baptist Convention to appoint the right people to committees and trustees. They also address the issue of sexual abuse within the convention and emphasize the importance of biblical justice and due process. In this conversation, William Wolfe and Chase Davis discuss the need for reform within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). They highlight the importance of upholding biblical standards of justice and rejecting the crisis narrative that has been used to weaken the SBC. They also discuss the upcoming SBC presidential election and the qualities that conservatives should look for in a candidate. They emphasize the need for a president who supports the law amendment, financial transparency, conservative reform-minded trustees, and strengthening the boundaries of SBC cooperation. They also address concerns about the law amendment and the importance of passing it to maintain the SBC's commitment to complementarianism.

Takeaways

The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest Protestant Christian denomination in America and its health and theological purity are crucial not only for Southern Baptists but for all Christians.

The Center for Baptist Leadership aims to revitalize the Southern Baptist Convention, defend it from external threats, and provide a better Baptist voice in the public square.

The Southern Baptist Convention can be reformed by electing a conservative president who appoints the right people to committees and trustees, leading to a change in direction.

The issue of sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention should be addressed with biblical justice, ensuring care for potential victims and protection for potential falsely accused individuals. The Southern Baptist Convention needs to reject the crisis narrative and focus on upholding biblical standards of justice.

Conservatives should look for a presidential candidate who supports the law amendment, financial transparency, conservative reform-minded trustees, and strengthening the boundaries of SBC cooperation.

Passing the law amendment is crucial to maintaining the SBC's commitment to complementarianism and preventing the slide into theological liberalism.

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