I. Me:
I live in California with my wife and two kids, ministering the gospel of King Jesus to a local fellowship. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and a Master’s degree with an emphasis in New Testament Greek. I enjoy reading my Greek New Testament, Systematic Theologies, and so on…
In addition: I’m an ordained Southern Baptist minister who believes in the doctrines of grace and all the gifts of the Spirit to empower and equip the Church until Christ returns (1 Cor. 1:7).
II. My Blog:
New Leaven reflects my thoughts on Life, Scripture, Old and New Testament Studies, Bible Translations, etc. The name New Leaven is based on Paul’s words in 1 Cor. 5:6-8 (ESV).
III. Contact Me:
Email me @ tcremail@gmail.com
And I think blogging is so cool!
Let me warn you: I’m a Southern Baptist ordained, Charismatic, New Calvinist minister.
Clear as mud! Ahh, my hero. I’m a Baptist (rather a B.I.N.O.) turned Charismatic myself (with a few other stops along the way).
PeterM, you’re the first to comment on this page. My hero.
What does B.I.N.O stand for?
“Baptist in Name Only”-it was a “Spirit-filled” Baptist Church…we do have a few of those in Texas believe it or not.
I got you! They are all over, man.
How were you accepted in the SBC? Currently I’m finishing my MDiv at Gordon Conwell and pursuing ordination through the PCA; however, since I adhere to the continuation of the gifts I’m running into a glass ceiling in certain locations. I’ve been doing some writing – primarily for myself – on this topic. Check-out my blog sometime and see what you think. I would enjoy talking more.
Jesse, yes, it comes down to a location issue. At any rate, you must keep to your conviction. But you’re PCA? soli deo gloria.
Nice picture.
Hi, again? I see you mention in several places that you are planting a church. Have you blogged in detail about this? What can you say about this church?
Holiday,
We’re still finding our way, fine tuning here and there. But it’s been a wonderful experience thus far. Our focus is that koinonia experience both with the Triune God and each other. Keep us in your faithful prayers. Thank you.
Hello,
I have been reading different blogs for some time now and the whole bible version thing is driving me nuts. Just when I think I’ve settled on one I read something different (maybe I should stop reading blogs). I am a budding young pastor at an Assembly of God church and here they use NKJV. I was raised on NIV. I don’t care for either. I jumped on ESV back in 2001 but after reading it I jumped back off. Never really looked into NASB but after hearing it used once had no desire. I am leaning towards the HCSB but don’t like their decision on “tongues”. I am also kind of excited for the NIV2011. So after all that I want to ask you what would you recommend for my primary bible? I have come to really rely on a few of you “bloggers” for updates and input, so keep up the good work. God Bless and have a great Thanksgiving.
Randy,
Thanks for stoppying by. Well, since your church is using NKJV, that will put you obviously in a tricky spot.
But if you can get away with using another Bible, I’ll say the TNIV until the NIV 2011.
Thanks for this blog. As a fellow (reformed) Southern Baptist, I am grateful for voices like yours.
Jonathan,
I, too, am thankful for your contribution though a bit more challenging.
Man I was trying to get your blog to feed into my widgets but for some reason wordpress is tripping! Dirtbags! I guess I am just going to have to click on the link to read and interact!
Lionel,
Sorry about that, man. Yeah, WP could be frustrating at times. Interaction is always cool.
TC!!! you had my eyes crossed trying to figure out what’s going on with the white dots on my screen! LOL I love it…
Elna,
It’s courtesy wordpress. Yes, it’s nice. “-D