Jerry Vines Interacts with Mohler on Soteriological Statement

For those following the conversation among Southern Baptists about soteriology, you will want to note Dr. Jerry Vines’ recent contribution to the discussion, “It’s Time To Discuss the Elephant in the Room.” Among other things, Dr. Vines offers a rejoinder to the impression that the “Traditional” statement is semi-pelagian. You’ll want to read the entire statement and observe in particular this conciliatory note:

I have no desire that any Calvinist be unwelcome in the SBC. I do desire that we can live together as brothers, openly and lovingly affirming our theological positions without trying to force them upon others who take another view. And I pray we will be willing to join hearts and hands with those who may view theological matters somewhat differently than we do, within the framework of our BF&M.

Dr. Vines is one of the heroes of the conservative resurgence. Read the rest of his essay here.

7 Comments

Jerry Vines

June 6, 2012 at 5:01 pm Reply

Thanks, Dr. Burk, for this. I am in the process of completing a devotional book. My comments are closed, as are Dr. Mohler’s. I intend to carry forth the discussion with those who have written the Statement responding to theological issues at this time. I will probably be involved in the discussion through books, conferences, etc. God bless us all. Jerry Vines

Denny Burk

June 6, 2012 at 5:13 pm Reply

Thank you, Dr. Vines. I’m grateful for you and your contribution to this discussion. Blessings!
Joshua Breland

June 7, 2012 at 1:09 am Reply

Dr. Vines,

Will a moderated debate be in the works? Would love to see a meaningful cross examination take place between brothers. Books tend to talk past each other.

Thanks for your Kingdom work,

Joshua Breland