In the previous article, I wrote about the scriptural identity of a New Testament church with regard to the mode of baptism, which biblically is immersion. Today, I focus attention to the polity of a Bible-based church. Polity is… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about a question I’ve been asked hundreds of times — “Tom, why are you a Baptist?” That’s a fair question, especially since there are so many different denominations from which to choose. For a… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about how sad it is that around the world the printed page is disappearing as long-established newspapers have folded. That caused me to think how blessed we are that the Baptist Trumpet remains a viable… Continue Reading
I was just thinking… BMA of Arkansas Missions has been greatly blessed and has been a tremendous blessing to the state association. Terminology has changed over the years, but the mission of this ministry has not. The endeavors… Continue Reading
I have been just thinking about the blessings that many young people have received over the years because our state association felt that they were important enough to have a ministry just for them. The need for fellowship… Continue Reading
In the next four articles, I will share with you some of my thoughts about the four ministries owned and supported by the BMA of Arkansas. I begin with this one focusing on Central Baptist College in Conway. (By… Continue Reading
I was just thinking — our BMA of Arkansas is 70 years old. Many who cast the vision, blazed the trail and set the examples for us have already received their heavenly promotions. In each instance, someone came behind… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about the fine leaders that God provided us in the early days of our state association. That prompted me to recall how blessed we have been to have found those faithful who have gone before… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about how important the preaching of God’s Word is, and that reminded me of a situation that has arisen among some pastors in churches today. A few years ago, a seminary professor mentioned to… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about why and where the BMA of Arkansas began and where we are today. A Little Bit of History In 1950, the American Baptist Association split due to some philosophical differences — not doctrinal ones. As… Continue Reading