RIDGECREST, N.C. — Calvinism, a frequent topic within the Southern Baptist Convention and beyond, will be the theme of a Nov. 26–28 conference sponsored by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., and Founders Ministries.
The conference, titled Building Bridges: Southern Baptists and Calvinism, will be held at LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina. “The Word of God calls us to love the Lord with all of our heart,” said Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary. “It also calls us to love Him with all of our mind. Thinking biblically and theologically, therefore, is essential to a balanced and healthy Christian life.
“Calvinism has generated a lot of interest in recent years in Southern Baptist life,” Akin added. “Unfortunately we have often talked at and not with one another. Unhealthy rhetoric and misrepresentations from all directions have led to confusion and even ill will among brothers and sisters in Christ. We hope this conference will demonstrate how important theological issues can be discussed with grace, integrity and love.”
Subjects to be addressed during the conference include: The Historical Record; Calvinism: A Cause for Rejoicing, A Cause for Concern; The Atonement: Its Design, Nature and Extent; Theological Stereotypes: Let’s Be Fair and Honest With Each Other; Election and Calling: A Biblical/Theological Study; and Working Together to Make Christ Known.
Contact LifeWay Ridgecrest reservations at 1-800-588-7222 or online at www.lifeway.com/buildingbridges.
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