McKissic’s Bombshell during Southwestern Chapel
August 29th, 2006 | Posted in » Baptist Issues
WOW. So much for the relative peace and quiet of the SBC political scene…
Check out Art Rogers’ posts on today’s happenings at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, entitled (appropriately) “BOOOOOOM!!!” and “BOOOOM!!! Part 2″.
In short? Rev. W. Dwight McKissic, a newly elected trustee for Southwestern, preached today, revealing that while at Southwestern, he learned to speak in tongues (and still does so to this day). Further, he apparently blasted attempts at establishing policies prohibiting the private practice of such.
Even more interesting is the response of the seminary, posted here, in which they state why they have refused to post the message online, in opposition to their standard practice. (Note: does it bother anyone else that this is only available for purchase, when most messages are made freely available?)
Anyway, this is VERY interesting stuff. Fallout should be even more interesting.
I, for one, can’t wait to see how God uses this (yes, even this) for His glory.
4 Responses to “McKissic’s Bombshell during Southwestern Chapel”
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By Judah on Aug 30, 2006
What do people mean “learned to” speak in tongues? You don’t “learn to” at all. The gift is complete in itself, immediate and present tense.
I am very sorry this is bombshell material. I do understand why and it saddens me. This gift has been abused and mimicked in unholiness as well as having brought blessings to many. I guess there is just too much dissension regarding its purpose and appropriate use in these current times. And somebody thinks it is best swept under the carpet which is certainly not a good way to deal with things. Oh dear.
By Judah on Aug 30, 2006
And I meant to ask… why cannot this subject even be mentioned, let alone talked about? Is there such a lack of Christian maturity that it must be hushed up until folk are considered old enough to discuss it?
By John on Aug 30, 2006
This is bombshell material primarily for several reasons: Southwestern’s overall position on the matter conflicts with that which Rev. McKissic supports (and Rev. McKissic is now a trustee of that institution), Southwestern is now suppressing the broadcast of the service, and Southwestern’s official statement on this matter seems to conflict with past action.
Art covers this far better than I can… I simply wanted people to be aware of events.
Anyway, I do agree with you, Judah… the people that would be interested in that chapel service are almost assuredly mature enough in their faith to listen and follow the Holy Spirit’s guiding to discover truth. Southwestern in missing a great opportunity to foster discussion on this matter (the best outcome), or at minimum, to use it as an opportunity to share their position (how hard would it be to edit a disclaimer into the beginning of the broadcast, and direct listeners to other broadcasts or information that supports their view?).
Anyway, I understand Southwestern’s position, and have no problem with their concern about limiting information they publish online to that which supports it… but to suppress this? It really justs fans the flames.
By Judah on Aug 30, 2006
I can see where my two comments appear to be contradictory with each other.
Yes, I do understand that this subject has people very divided over it, and I am aware of some of the arguments back and forth. People can get very heated and upset on this subject as well ~ there is a lot of dissension among Christians.
What I don’t understand is the difficulty that mature Christians appear to have in making allowances for differing views and experiences ~ a seeming lack of tolerance for one another over this. It is not a matter of heresy that it should invoke such a strong reaction, and clamping down on any discussion as though it was dirty talk (which it isn’t) is just amazing to me. By sharing knowledge and experiences with humility, and in love and respect for each other, we grow spiritually and can be richly blessed. It is sad that the opposite is the action being taken.