The Baptist Faith & Message (2008 Edition)

This study examines in detail the 18 doctrines outlined in The Baptist Faith and Message (2008 Edition) statement. Combining biblical insight with historical and contemporary illustrations, the authors help you understand essential Baptist beliefs, identify the biblical foundation for these beliefs, and apply the beliefs to your Christian walk.

Study provides biblical commentary from three noteworthy SBC leaders: Charles S. (Chuck) Kelley Jr., president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Richard D. Land, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission; and R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Expand your understanding as Baptist doctrine is brought to life through engaging historical and contemporary illustrations and applications. Participants will learn to articulate better the basic Baptist beliefs, give the biblical foundation for these beliefs, and apply the beliefs to their individual Christian walks. Book includes a leader guide in the back. (6 sessions)

Richard Land is president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and was named among "The 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America" by Time Magazine in 2005. He championed the iVoteValues voter awareness and registration campaign during the 2004 United States presidential election and is the host of nationally syndicated radio programs For Faith & Family and Richard Land Live! Dr. Land earned his B.A. (magna cum laude) from Princeton University, his Master of Theology (honor program) from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University. A respected media mainstay, he has appeared on FOX News, MSNBC, CNN, ABC's Nightline, and many other programs. He currently resides in Franklin, Tennessee.