August 26, 2009
Au Revoir
I have long said to younger men that one mark of a leader is that he knows how to kill. A leader knows when programs.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 07:19 PM
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May 28, 2009
A “Young and Restless” Response to a Fundamentalist Rant, Part Three
In my original post concerning Pastor Dan Sweatt’s message on the “Young and Restless,” I highlighted four areas that I felt needed to be addressed..... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 12:13 PM
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May 27, 2009
A Challenge to Sweatt’s Believers
I have a little scenario and a question for my friends in the FBFI, the Wilds, and those who really believe Dan Sweatt’s approach was.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 11:11 AM
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May 26, 2009
Fundamentalism’s Indian Run
*I wrote this article a number of months ago and did not post it, but the relevance of it compels me to post it today.... (Click here to read this post.)Fault Lines
The most thrilling thing about this latest brouhaha is the blurring of stereotypes about “old” and “young” fundamentalists and the unmistakeable emergence of pre-existing fault.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 09:41 AM
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May 22, 2009
The FBFI Responds to Criticism of their Keynote Speaker, Dan Sweatt
If it can be shown with books and Bible that the speaker you have promoted on your platform is factually wrong, logically convoluted, and spiritually.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 01:49 PM
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May 19, 2009
An Explanation and An Apology
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Proof that I am a Fundamentalist
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May 18, 2009
“Let me now think for myself”
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May 16, 2009
New Wine in Old Wineskins
This message is practical for fundamentalists. You can get the quotes in the PDF at the same site as the MP3. I preached it a.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 09:28 PM
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Bauder, Sweatt, and the Ghosts
I.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 07:07 PM
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May 15, 2009
Bauder Working Up a Sweatt
Dr. Kevin Bauder speaks up and how refreshing it is. Here he addresses the FBFI directly:.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 04:08 PM
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May 14, 2009
A “Young and Restless” Response to a Fundamentalist Rant, Part Two
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An FBFI Board Member Says…
Now, here is an FBFI Board Member that gets it. Pastor Mike Harding writes on an SI thread that is discussing my last post. Folks,.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 01:05 PM
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May 13, 2009
A “Young and Restless” Response to a Fundamentalist Rant
On April 6-7, 2009 the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International had a southern regional meeting at a Christian camp and conference center in North Carolina with.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 04:36 PM
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March 10, 2009
Thespian Baptists Play With the Terms
Misleading attacks are part of politics. When you don’t have the facts on your side, play on people’s ignorance. This, of course, is done all.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 05:58 PM
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March 09, 2009
An Anabaptist Attitude
Today there is a radical resurgence of Calvinistic, Reformed thought. A simple visit to a Christian bookseller or a careful listen to Christian radio reveals.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 07:14 PM
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March 02, 2009
Some Reasons Why Good Baptists Should Appreciate the Westminster Confession
In light of Chuck Phelps’ unreasonable estimation that we live in “precarious” times because of the “resurgence” of Calvinistic, Reformed thought I want to suggest.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 10:06 AM
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February 27, 2009
Comparing Two Baptist College Presidents
Both are named Charles. Both reflect upon the uptick in Calvinistic thinking. Both in their statements obviously look forward to the Coming of our Lord.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 11:30 AM
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January 17, 2009
Bible College Scholarship and One More Reason Why They Are Losing Influence in a Fading Movement
We’re no-point Calvinist: there’s no point in talking about it ~ Bible College President in publicized address. Cute, but stupid. This is the Biblical scholarship.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 12:01 PM
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March 17, 2008
2 Thessalonians 3
I am not one that feels comfortable with building an entire doctrine of separation as it is fleshed-out by many in the fundamentalist orb with.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 07:19 PM
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March 15, 2008
I Think I’m Disappointed with John MacArthur. I hope Not.
I can’t understand John MacArthur. Why is he speaking at the Billy Graham Training Center’s Pastors’ Institute? I would like to post at length about.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 10:46 PM
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March 04, 2008
NLC 2008, #2 - A Fundamentalist Conference - What One Can Learn.
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January 10, 2008
Calvinism: The Slippery Slope of the Young-ish Fundamental-ish (And Other Camels’ Noses in the Evangelical Camp)
The slippery slope argument is a bad one, and there are few things more irritating to young people when their elders resort to slippery slope.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 11:32 AM
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December 04, 2007
“Stay Fundamental”
“Stay fundamental.” (Elderly missions statesman) “We certainly will.” (Young fundamentalist pastor) Thus went the final words of a short exchange between Dr. David Hesselgrave.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 05:46 PM
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October 19, 2007
“A Passion for Me” – Pastoral Analysis and Counsel Concerning the “Tale of Two Amishmen.”
Disclaimer and Foreword: Many of my readers know nothing of Joe Zichterman and the following response will make no sense whatsoever. I would not bother.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 01:40 PM
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August 24, 2007
Dissidens is Shimei
I am very amused by the fact that one who rants incessantly about the decline of culture and derides all his opponents, particularly those within.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 01:06 PM
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August 04, 2007
The “Emerging Middle”
I hate to say, “I told you so,” but it seems that my analysis of the current evangelical/fundamentalist culture has been somewhat on the mark,.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 11:11 PM
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May 09, 2007
A Fundamentalist’s Hero?
We love you, Bob. Go in the peace and joy of the Lord. - Doug Pagitt, Emergent Village leader. Thanks for your life, Bob! Can’t.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 03:11 PM
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May 07, 2007
Thinking Through the Zichterman Conversion
This Section will attempt to achieve my first goal as stated here. The goal, I said,was as follows: 1. First of all, since I have.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 06:53 PM
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Anythingarianism
But what if earnest protests accomplish nothing, because of the invincible resolve of the infatuated to abide in fellowship with the inventors of false doctrine?.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 11:49 AM
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Still Talking About the Zichterman Conversion: How and Why I Intend to do it.
The beauty of the blog is that you don’t have to read it. People who do read it, read it voluntarily and therefore their interest.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 10:59 AM
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May 04, 2007
Just One Message on the Emerging Church Views
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May 03, 2007
Syrupy Sentimentalism
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May 01, 2007
Why He Joined Willow Creek and My Knee-jerk Reaction
Dr. Joseph Zichterman is a graduate of Bob Jones University, taught at Northland Baptist Bible College, and is now a member at Willow Creek. He.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 08:55 PM
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March 29, 2007
Shelton’s Fundyism “Blogged”
Shelton Smith’s brand of fundamentalism will not survive the era of the blog. Thank God. What do Dan Rather, Trent Lott, John Kerry, and SoTL.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 09:56 PM
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March 19, 2007
Rules in Colleges, Fundamentalism, and an Evangelical’s Perspective
I am particularly pleased to be the first to share with you a private letter-turned-into-article by Dr. David Hesselgrave in response to a query from.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 11:29 PM
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November 04, 2006
Separating is Obvious
I sat at the table with the dean of a well-known Christian college in Presbyterian circles. The conversation was Federal Vision, the CREC, and some.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 11:38 AM
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October 17, 2006
Man-Centered or God-Focused?
Pat Berryman invites his readers into an interesting exercise: compare the advertisements of two conferences that employ the word “RESOLVED” in their promotions. It forces.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 04:10 PM
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September 14, 2006
Perception is Reality? I don’t think so.
I can’t decide what to call this: “Reality, Perception, and the Cultivation of Hypocrisy” or “Reality, Perception, and the Culture of Fear” or “The Canonization.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 03:09 PM
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April 24, 2006
Spurgeon Would Have Agreed
In my last post, I made an appeal for creativity. Or, more precisely, the guts to speak and minister creatively. C.H. Spurgeon was creative. Perhaps.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 05:41 PM
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April 22, 2006
Creativity Takes Courage
Musings of a young fundamentalist on contemporary ministry, the emerging complaints, and pat answers on pet issues. “Creativity takes courage.” So said Henri Matisse (1869.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 07:02 PM
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December 15, 2005
The Other Legalism
There’s a corrosive legalism in the blogosphere to be aware of, particularly in the discussions concerning fundamentalism. Legalism can be defined in many ways, but.... (Click here to read this post.)December 03, 2005
October 27, 2005
Book Review and Interviews
I just want you to know about a book review and a couple of interviews. Nope! Not my book, nor interviews by me or of.... (Click here to read this post.)July 20, 2005
Random Thoughts about SI
SI is the townhall of a small fundamentalist village. In my opinion, it is foolish of the uppercrust aristocracy of the establishment to ignore the.... (Click here to read this post.)July 05, 2005
Deference
Here’s an easy, but interesting, read by Dave Doran of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Perhaps I’ll comment on it later, but I think it’s worth.... (Click here to read this post.)May 28, 2005
Rise Up, O Men of God
Not all of us long to be old again. [ download Word version: 14 pp. ].... (Click here to read this post.)March 11, 2005
MP3 of Phil Johnson’s “Dead Right” Lecture
Last week, I mentioned Grace To You’s Phil Johnson and his lecture at the 2005 Shepherd’s Conference, titled “Dead Right: The Failures of Fundamentalism.” SharperIron.org.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 02:02 PM
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March 10, 2005
Painfully Relevant
Baxter has a word for Fundamentalists..... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 04:52 PM
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March 04, 2005
Shepherd’s Conference: DAY TWO Journal Entry
A report from Thursday, March 3rd, at the Shepherd’s Conference in California. (Sproul/Johnson*/Mohler).... (Click here to read this post.)March 03, 2005
Shepherd’s Conference: DAY ONE Journal Entry
A report from Wednesday, March 2nd, at the Shepherd’s Conference in California. (MacArthur/Holland).... (Click here to read this post.)February 28, 2005
I Am A Fundamentalist
When I came to the States three years ago, I never expected that I would have to justify my claim to be a Fundamentalist. My.... (Click here to read this post.)February 19, 2005
Fundamentalist Groupthink and the Inevitable Paradigm Shift, PART I
I prayerfully submit the first of what portends to be a four-part essay on the inevitable change within Fundamentalism as a movement. May the Lord.... (Click here to read this post.)February 01, 2005
God-focused Conference
I’ve been asked to give a justification for speaking at the God-focused Youth Ministry Conference in Rocky Mount, NC this fall. My short answer is.... (Click here to read this post.)August 28, 2004
Apologia
I suppose an answer is necessary…. Don Johnson wrote a critique of my “Unanimity vs. Unity” paper which you are all invited to examine. Don’s.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 12:47 PM
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August 21, 2004
Secondary Ideas vs. Fundamental Principles
Alexander Vinet, in his book, “Outlines of Theology” (over 100 years ago) makes this statement: “The time may not be far distant when in a.... (Click here to read this post.)August 14, 2004
Why the “Retreat” to History?
Some challenge my use of The Fundamentals in the article “Unanimity vs. Unity.” I respond with John Owen’s words: “In all differences about religion, to.... (Click here to read this post.)Unanimity vs. Unity or Why Young Fundamentalists Defect
This is the third posting. The one “re-posted” (up for nearly a week) was not the correct version of my statement. I was out of.... (Click here to read this post.)August 07, 2004
The Label of Fundamentalism
At a recent conference on Biblical Belief and Balance in July 2004, Dr. Daniel Davey made this statement in response to a question about the.... (Click here to read this post.)April 19, 2004
Heart Exam
It’s in the heart where holiness happens — or doesn’t happen. Here’s an examination that hurts and heals at the same time…..... (Click here to read this post.)February 24, 2004
The Passion: Should Evangelicals Exult?
download/print this treatise (with footnotes, 14 pages) MY PROTEST AGAINST THE EVANGELICAL ECSTASY OVER MEL GIBSON’S “THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST” Pastor Bob Bixby Morning.... (Click here to read this post.)August 20, 2003
Offended, Or Just Irritated?
Some time ago as we were preparing to go to a missionary fellowship on the field, a missionary sent a general email to all of.... (Click here to read this post.)Posted by Bob Bixby at 08:53 AM
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