SBC Chapelgate roundup

I haven't posted anything related to SBC politics before on my blog, but I felt it necessary to give a roundup on this subject.

From Wade Burleson's blog:

There is nothing to fear from information: Information is power

The SWBTS official press release

Decide for yourself: Text of Dr McKissic's message

Welcome to the Neighborhood Dr McKissic


ABP Article where Dr McKissic responds

Dr McKissic's response via Art Roger's Blog

President Frank Page's response

Comments on SBC Outpost to President Page's response

What my pastor, Alan Cross posted on his blog


And to wrap up and focus your thinking, you can find a survey of the 3 tiers of doctrine here.

Here are description of the 3 tiers:
Tier 1 --- An Essential Doctrine Necessary To Be Considered a Christian, for a Denial of this Doctrine is a Denial of the True Christian Faith.

Tier 2 --- An Essential Doctrine Necessary to be Considered a Southern Baptist Christian, and if One Disagrees With It, He Cannot Serve in Leadership of the SBC.

Tier 3 --- A Low Priority Doctrine that Is Not Necessary to Believe in Order to be a Fully Cooperating Southern Baptist (leadership, missionary, trustee, etc..).

I fully believe that the doctrine concering the gift of tongues falls within Tier 3.

I agree with Alan that there has been a continued narrowing of the parameters for cooperation in the SBC that needs to be reversed. If we exclude people based on the theology of a select few that is based on tradition outside the BFM2K, not by thorough exegesis of the scripture, the effectiveness of the SBC sharing the gospel to the world is compromised.