NASHVILLE — Defining the identity of Southern Baptists isn’t an easy task, but the latest film in the Forged by Faith DVD series seeks to do just that. Just more than 17 minutes, "Forged by Faith: A Character of Commitment" is the third film in a series to help Southern Baptists better understand and appreciate their heritage and beliefs. Designed particularly for use in small groups, Sunday School classes, new member orientation and special programs, the DVDs are produced by the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. Segments of each DVD also can be used for sermon illustrations and in worship services.
The narration of the latest DVD, "A Character of Commitment," acknowledges that defining the Southern Baptist identity "is a challenge of significant proportion" due to the "broad range of diversity." But it notes there are six key characteristics that give Southern Baptists their identity. Southern Baptists are: Christians whose first loyalty is to Jesus; a people of the Book; evangelical; cooperative, resilient and adaptive; independent; and advocates of religious liberty who historically have been its guardian. The Forged by Faith DVDs can be ordered online at www.sbc.net/ForgedbyFaith or by calling 1-866-722-5433.
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