Baptist21 is committed to seeking gospel-centrality among the nations through the church to the glory of King Jesus. Part of seeking gospel-centrality is learning to read the Bible rightly and understand how the gospel of King Jesus is the central theme of the entire bible (Lk. 24). So, B21 author Jon Akin (who is completing a PhD in O.T. Studies) has written several blogs showing how to read the Bible Christocentrically throughout the Old Testament.
-       The Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Story of Noah
-       The Gospel of Jesus Christ …

Owen Strachan and Doug Sweeney wrote and assembled the Essential Edwards Collection (Moody, 2010). These are excellent works that make Edwards’ writing accessible to a wide audience. Many believe that Jonathan Edwards is the greatest theologian America has produced. Strachan and Sweeney have given the church a great gift by making his theology and writings available to us in this way.
Baptist21 wants to let you know that RIGHT NOW they are available at Westminster Books, all five volumes, for HALF OFF! This opportunity is available for a limited time (Tuesday …

It is alarming that in evangelicalism so many preachers have jettisoned the weekly preaching of the gospel in order to regularly give their congregations “practical tips” on how to live a nice Christian life. It seems that this reality is driven by a misunderstanding of the gospel. Many preachers/Christians see the gospel as merely the “plan of salvation” or the way one enters the Christian life, but once they’ve believed it and entered the faith now they need to learn how a Christian behaves. Now, they need tips on …

The GCR vote is over, but now the real work of actually seeing a Great Commission Resurgence come about begins! One of the highlights of the entire GCR report was the focus on church planting as the best strategy for sustaining a long term assault on the lostness of North America. Our hope is that as we are enabled over the next few decades to unleash waves of gospel-centered church planters on the lostness of North America we will become a convention of 70,000 churches.
We are very optimistic because interest …

A dear friend of mine on his personal blog recently began citing short, pregnant quotes from church history’s key figures; men we often refer to as the old dead guys (you can visit Ross’ blog here).  These include Athanasius, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Edwards, and many more. 
I thought this would be helpful on occasion for our readers as well, so I’m starting with this quote from Augustine’s “Sermon 36″ on Proverbs 13:7.  Enjoy.
“Observe his riches: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word …

Baptist21 would like to make our readers aware of a website resource entitled, “Missions at Southeastern.” It is the official blog of the Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies.
The goal of this site is to highlight the unique mission work that is being done through SEBTS students, faculty and staff. This site will publish reports and insights from SEBTS students and faculty serving around the world, accounts of mission trips, missiological reflections, as well as access to useful mission resources.
Several Posts to check out:
-       5 Simple Ways to …

Baptist21 held its 2nd annual B21 Panel at the SBC. The panel took place in Orlando during Tuesday’s Lunch at the SBC. The members of the panel were Danny Akin, Matt Chandler, Ronnie Floyd, Johnny Hunt, Albert Mohler, David Platt, Jimmy Scroggins, and Ed Stetzer. The panel discussed issues pertaining to the gospel, the SBC and its future, the Great Commission Resurgence, and more.
Audio of the Panel
Video of the Panel is available here
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In addition, Baptist21 would like our readers to be aware of the discussion that took place on the …