Right after graduating from college I enrolled in seminary to pursue a master’s degree. At the time I also became engaged to the young lady I would marry. I needed an increase in income to match my increasing financial obligations, so I applied for a job at a textile mill not far from my school. …
One week not too long ago my family and I were able to get away. We decided to go to Orlando for the week. I am sure we were probably the only out-of-state family there who didn’t go to Disney but believe it or not, there is a lot to do even if you bypass…
This is my first Father’s Day without my father being present to honor. He went home to heaven in January after battling Covid. I was fearing this day, but I should not have. Thinking about dad on this day has made me thankful for him and for the things that he taught me that remain…
Five pictures grace the top of the 100th annual fellowship booklet. From left to right is a picture of a Black Lives Matter protest, the COVID-19 virus, President Biden walking with a military leader, and a gathering at the Lincoln monument supporting LGBTQ. In the center of those images is a picture of a church.…
The Foundations Baptist Fellowship International regularly issues statements that reflect the thinking of the Board at the time they are issued. You can find past statements here. The preamble on that page says, “These positions are listed here for the purpose of edification, education and historical record. They are a record of the issues that…
For the Faith: A History of the Foundations Baptist Fellowship International Author: Larry R. Oats Paperback: 302 pages ISBN-13: 979-8745997518 The Foundations Baptist Fellowship is pleased to announce the release of For the Faith, a new book by Dr. Larry Oats on the History of the Fundamentalist Fellowship, Conservative Baptist Fellowship, Fundamentalist Fellowship,…
FrontLine: May/June 2021 | VOLUME 31 | NUMBER 3 Scripture is clear that one of the responsibilities of every Christian is to help restore other believers to usefulness. Galatians 6:1 says, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself,…
Did that get your attention? Ours is not a convenient faith. We are bound by the commands of the word of God no matter how difficult they might be for us. While there was a lot of division in evangelical and fundamental circles regarding our previous president, there is not much sympathy at all for…
And, I, alas, will not be present. The Covid-19 pandemic wiped out our plans last summer, so our 100th conference occurs this year, rather than last year. However, some restrictions remain in place internationally. Canada’s border restrictions make it impossible for me to attend. I wish I could be there. The FBFI truly is a…
March/April 2021 | VOLUME 31 | NUMBER 2 In this issue the theme before us is the sufficiency of Scripture. Does the Bible really contain everything necessary for believers to navigate the challenges inherent in being human? People have wrestled through this issue since Christianity began. The New Testament contains the history of those who…