Model of Racial Reconciliation

  Louisville Church Merger Heralded As Model of Racial Reconciliation 
(Source: Kentucky Baptist Convention)
 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)–Several questions remain after long talks, compromises and at least one blunt sermon prior to the merger of a black church and a white church in Louisville.
But both pastors say they have the Holy Spirit and a spirit of cooperation to [...]

Phililp Schaff, human freedom, and “the negro question”

Phililp Schaff, human freedom,  and “the negro question”
The great Swiss reformed theologian and prominent Protestant church historian, Philip Schaff (1819-1893), did not favorably anticipate or encourage emancipation of African slaves in America because that was not a concern in his theological project. His hermeneutical horizon did not make room for a theologically-transcendent vision of justice, that would allow black [...]

Call For Papers: “Theology and Race” (Princeton Theological Review, Fall 2009)

 
 

Source: Princeton Theological Review
Call for Papers: Fall 2009 Issue Theology and Race You are invited to submit an article, reflection, or book review for publication in the Fall 2009 issue of the Princeton Theological Review on the topic of “Theology and Race.”
 In an effort to foster responsible theological reflection on contemporary issues and challenges, the [...]

Paper proposal Accepted at ETS

I’m pleased to announce  that my paper proposal has been accepted by ETS for the November conference in New Orleans. I will be speaking on “The Ethics of Justification and the Question of Race.” The schedule is as followed:
10:10 – 1o:50
Celucien Joseph (The University of
Texas in Dallas)
“The Ethics of Justification and the
Question of Race”
 
A preliminary [...]

Eric Holder on Race: America is a ‘nation of cowards’

Attorney General Eric Holder called for a national dialogue on race. According to the General, the United States has generally avoided the race question, and asserts that America is a ‘nation of cowards’:
“Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial, we have always been, and we, [...]

Man Asks Entire Town for Forgiveness for Racism

This is indeed true repentance! God bless your heart my brother.

John MacArthur Reflects on his 40 years of Ministry

John MacArthur is perhaps the most influential Bible Teacher-Preacher in my life. If my memory serves well I began listening to MacArthur as a junior in High school. We’re talking about 11 years ago. He’s both a distant and close  spiritual mentor to me. I thank the great Lord God for MacArthur’s faithfulness to Scripture, expository [...]