Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this affirm individual conscience and congregational discernment?”
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Scriptural Insight: Self-Deception - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Self-Deception presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Ephesians 2:8-9 offers timeless ...
The Digital Addiction & Freedom Perspective - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Digital Addiction & Freedom presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 1 Corinthians 13:4-...
Biblical Foundation for Interfaith Dialogue - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of Amo...
God's View on Social Justice & Christianity - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Social Justice & Christianity presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Proverbs 3:5-6...
God's View on We are Imago Dei - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, We are Imago Dei presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of Amos 5...
Scriptural Insight: Immigration and Welcome - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Immigration and Welcome presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of...
Scripture and Creation - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Creation presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Proverbs 3:5-6 offers timeless wisdom th...
Scriptural Insight: Leading Toward Peace - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary context, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of L...
Scriptural Insight: Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary context, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical...
Biblical Wisdom for Technology & Human Connection - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Technology & Human Connection presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28...
Biblical Wisdom for Environmental Justice - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Environmental Justice presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 12:2 offers time...
Scriptural Insight: Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical ...
What Scripture Says About Women and Church Leadership - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Women and Church Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical tex...
What Scripture Says About Women and Church Leadership - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, Women and Church Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text ...
Biblical Wisdom for Diversity & Inclusion - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Diversity & Inclusion presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Psalm 23:1-6 offers tim...
On This Day: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation ...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve...
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it ...
On This Day: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival,... (1743)
On May 12, 1743: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival, Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's... (1863)
On May 12, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's XVII Corps turn the left wing of Confederate General John C. Pemberton's defensive line on Fourteen Mile C...