W. Jackson Watts (A previous version of this post originally appeared on May 21. For the benefit of those who did not see it, we are re-posting it in anticipation of our Symposium in October). As Program Chair for the Commission for Theological Integrity, I’m responsible to promote our annual Theological Symposium. Typically we issue what’s known as a “Call …
Keep ReadingMatthew Pinson It is with much sadness that I report that our dear friend and fellow commission member Rodney Holloman has been diagnosed with cancer. At this point his physicians believe the type of cancer he has is an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Let us be in prayer for Brother Rodney, his wife Andrea, his children, as well as …
Keep Readingby Theological Commission Perhaps you’ve heard someone say lately, “I’m just wired that way.” These types of expressions fill our everyday vernacular, but we often don’t think of the troubling implications they may have. In the last several decades, genetics has become a profound new scientific frontier. This has impacted everything from health care to criminal justice, and yes, even …
Keep ReadingW. Jackson Watts Plans are underway for our 2019 Theological Symposium. In our previous post, we shared some general and specific information about this event, and specifically this year’s program. We’re thankful for our partnerships with Welch College and Randall University, who make it possible for us to always have a Free Will Baptist academic setting in which to hold …
Keep Readingby Theological Commission On Monday afternoon of the 2019 National Convention in Cincinnati, the Commission for Theological Integrity has invited Dr. Ian Hawkins to address an emerging scientific challenge. The title of his seminar is: Genes Made Me Do it! The Implications of the Genetic Revolution for Adam and Eve, Original Sin, and Free Will. In the past 15 years …
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