What Bible does the Southern Baptist Convention recommend?
Last fall, the publishing arm of the 15-million member Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) released the Christian Standard Bible (CSB).
Is the Southern Baptist Convention biblical?
The SBC says that other specific beliefs based on biblical interpretation can vary due to their congregational polity, and that churches are given local autonomy….
| Southern Baptist Convention | |
|---|---|
| Theology | Evangelical |
| Polity | Congregational |
| President | Ed Litton |
| Region | United States |
Is the HCSB and CSB the same?
The CSB is a revision of the HCSB. It includes an updated translation and word choices that optimize both fidelity to the original languages and clarity for a modern audience. Additionally, the CSB is as literal a translation of the ancient source texts as possible.
What makes Baptists different from other denominations?
They believe that a person can attain salvation through faith in God and Jesus Christ. Baptists also believe in the sanctity of the Bible. They practice baptism but believe that the person must be wholly immersed in water. This is a major difference between the Baptists and many other Christian denominations.
Is the Southern Baptist Convention reformed?
What is a Reformed Baptist church? In 1845, all 243 messengers who formed the Southern Baptist Convention would today be considered to be from reformed Baptist churches because they shared the same polity, confessions, and doctrine as today’s reformed Baptists.
What is the Southern Baptist Convention Bible drill?
Bible Drill is a Southern Baptist Convention program involving older children, youth and high school students in systematic memorization and location of certain Scriptures. The speakers tournament provides opportunities for high school students to write and deliver a 4-6-minute biblical speech on provided topics.
What are the benefits of a Bible drill?
Participating children and students will develop skills in the use of the Bible, increase their knowledge of the Bible, and learn how to apply the Bible to everyday life experiences. Call your Baptist associational office for the date and location for your Associational Drill.
What do you need to know about SBC speakers tournament?
The speakers tournament provides opportunities for high school students to write and deliver a 4-6-minute biblical speech on provided topics. SBC churches are welcome to participate in the regional and state finals competitions provided by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention through Cooperative Program giving.
When is the Bible drill for high school?
Our 2021 State Youth and High School Bible Drill was held on Saturday, May 8th at FBC Cochran. To qualify for the State Youth/High School Drill, drillers had to score 270 points or higher at the Regional Drill.