Editorials by Bob Terry Archives | Page 4 of 117 | The Alabama Baptist

Blessed Is the Nation Whose God Is the Lord

July 4, 2018

By Bob Terry Editor, The Alabama Baptist It is not called a “National Day” but that is what July 4th is for those of us

Democracy and Accountability at Work

June 20, 2018

The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is often described as the largest democratic gathering in the world. This year 9,637 Baptists from

Honoring an Abba-like Relationship

June 13, 2018

For some, the reference to God as “Father” is a reference to God as “Creator.” Clearly the Bible teaches that God created the heavens and

God Cares for You

June 6, 2018

The words penned by the Apostle Peter were revolutionary. “God cares for you,” he boldly assured Christians caught up in the midst of persecution sweeping

The Farm Bill and the Bible

May 30, 2018

One of the major pieces of legislation currently before the Congress of the United States is the Farm Bill. Every five years Congress is supposed

Choosing a New SBC President

May 23, 2018

The telephone caller wanted to know what the race for president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) was like in Alabama. He said in his

Are You an Apostle?

May 16, 2018

“Apostle” is not a term often used in Baptist circles. For most Baptists the word connotes the Twelve disciples of Jesus who are called apostles

Mothering the People of God

May 9, 2018

The most common image for God in the Bible is “Father.” Jesus referred to God as “Father” 65 times in the synoptic gospels and more

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