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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shelby Sharpe, Sharpe & Rector P.C., (817) 338-4900 June 4, 2018 Given the wide-spread misrepresentation and misinformation regarding Dr. Patterson, it is important to set the facts straight. Insofar as they continue to be misrepresented publicly, … Continue reading →

UPDATE: June 6, 2018 In an article released by the Baptist Standard that can be accessed here, gave the following statement concerning Patterson’s unusual comment in an email: During the May 22 Southwestern trustee meeting, Patterson “explained the full context” … Continue reading →

UPDATE: The release of facts in response to further accusations against terminated SWBTS president Paige Patterson     The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and examines him.” – Proverbs 18:17 (NASB) When I received news that … Continue reading →

<https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/the-right-thing-for-the-southern-baptist-convention-and-paige-patterson.html   The malicious attacks against Paige Patterson have brought to attention the need to vocally and verbally support the President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Here is an open letter of support for Dr. Patterson in his role as … Continue reading →

Click on the picture below to hear Greear’s comments to his church. JD Greear announced to his church that he had been asked to allow his name to be placed in nomination for president of the Southern Baptist Convention. In … Continue reading →

There continues to be this question about regeneration and the issue of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. If one is dead, that means there is no life. Death is like darkness; it does not really exist but is the … Continue reading →

Only July 12, the New Orleans Baptist Association published a statement titled, Which Way Forward, Toward Unity or Division?” It can be read in its entirety by CLICKING HERE. I understand the need for unity and the desire for unity. As Christians, … Continue reading →

At the heart of Calvinism is an answer to a very simple question. Is a person saved BECAUSE he repents and by faith believes in the finished work of Christ on the cross or is a person saved so that … Continue reading →