Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 19, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Among other business, the Baptist World Alliance approved four resolutions during its annual gathering.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has reversed key portions of a federal district court ruling against two Missouri counselors who are challenging counseling censorship ordinances adopted by Kansas City and Jackson County.
With few exceptions, Baptists across the colonies, especially those who had experienced persecution, supported the American Revolution. Reasons included persecution, other grievances such as taxation without representation, and the tyranny exhibited by the British crown and royal governors.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which was signed July 4, 1776.
The question I hear most frequently in the days following a significant convention governance or relationship vote is some variation of, “What’s going to happen?”
In a press release, Bethany says it is reaffirming its statement of faith, which includes a “God’s design for marriage” section, and expanding its statement starting June 2027.
Despite decades of declining religious affiliation and church participation in the U.S., a new study says parents who model and share their faith at home tend to reap spiritual dividends, sooner or later.
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