In this episode of OTXNT, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate react to a UCC Bishop's call for a 3rd Testament to abrogate uncomfortable passaged in the Bible. Christians conform their beliefs and practices to the Scripture. They cannot bend the Bible to appease modern sensibilities.

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Dr. Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies)

Dean of Arizona Campuses – Wayland Baptist University

Pastor – North Swan Baptist Church, Tucson, AZ

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Dr. Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies)

Pastor – Oak Valley Baptist Church, Franklin, TN

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The SBC 2022 Annual Meeting concluded last week. Let's recap some of the high and low moments. What will the future of the SBC look like? 

OTXNT stands for Old Testament-Christ-New Testament. On OTXNT, Ben Pate, Ph.D. (Old Testament) and Andrew Marquez, Ph.D. (New Testament) provide Biblical instruction (teaching, and preaching) and evaluate present events and practices in light of Scripture. Andrew Carter Marquez (Baptist on the Bible) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. Ben Pate (Theological Sidebars) is the pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church in Phoenix, AZ. He is also adjunct faculty for Grand Canyon University.

Dr. Pate and Dr. Marquez discuss the news of the SBC Executive Committee affirming the recommendation that Saddleback Church is deemed “not in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.” Looking at social media, it is clear that Baptists are all over the place on what they think about the news and the issue surrounding it. In light of this article, Ben and Andrew continue the discussion on Women in Ministry (see part 1). In this episode they discuss 1 Corinthians 14 and what it means for a church's worship service and practice. Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez' podcast (Baptist on the Bible) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwBen Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies) is the pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. For Dr. Pate's podcast (Theological Sidebars) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uer7OJDKXTbBWtSInAAhN

What will be taking place at the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans next week? Ben and Andrew discuss the appeal that Rick Warren will be making to the annual meeting on the behalf of Saddleback. What are the reasons he gives for why Saddleback should be let back into the SBC? Do his arguments hold weight? Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez' podcast (Baptist on the Bible) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwBen Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies) is the pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. For Dr. Pate's podcast (Theological Sidebars) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uer7OJDKXTbBWtSInAAhN

What happened at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans? Andrew and Ben talk about things that happened on the ground. Some things were a surprise, but the meeting definitely had some BIG outcomes. Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez' podcast (Baptist on the Bible) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwBen Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies) is the pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. For Dr. Pate's podcast (Theological Sidebars) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uer7OJDKXTbBWtSInAAhN

Andrew and Ben's share some thoughts on things coming up at the SBC annual meeting in 2024https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/sbcs-cooperation-group-releases-recommendations/ Check out the Feedspot ranking of the Baptist on the Bible Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/tucson_podcasts/Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez' podcast (Baptist on the Bible) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwBen Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies) is the pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. For Dr. Pate's podcast (Theological Sidebars) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uer7OJDKXTbBWtSInAAhN

Andrew and Ben discuss the upcoming vote on the Law Amendment at the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. This is a big one and solid men are on both sides of this debate. https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-a-perspective-on-the-proposed-sbc-amendment-regarding-women-in-pastoral-ministry/https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/curious-objections-to-the-law-amendment/https://baptistcourier.com/2024/05/the-law-amendment-an-unnecessary-necessary-revision/Check out the Feedspot ranking of the Baptist on the Bible Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/tucson_podcasts/Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez' podcast (Baptist on the Bible) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwBen Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies) is the pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. For Dr. Pate's podcast (Theological Sidebars) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uer7OJDKXTbBWtSInAAhN

Andrew and Ben debrief recent events that occurred at the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-a-perspective-on-the-proposed-sbc-amendment-regarding-women-in-pastoral-ministry/https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/curious-objections-to-the-law-amendment/https://baptistcourier.com/2024/05/the-law-amendment-an-unnecessary-necessary-revision/Check out the Feedspot ranking of the Baptist on the Bible Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/tucson_podcasts/Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez' podcast (Baptist on the Bible) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwBen Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies) is the pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. For Dr. Pate's podcast (Theological Sidebars) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uer7OJDKXTbBWtSInAAhN

Andrew and Ben talk about the upcoming SBC meeting in Dallas, 2025.Check out the Feedspot ranking of the Baptist on the Bible Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/tucson_podcasts/Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez' podcast (Baptist on the Bible) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwBen Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies) is the pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. For Dr. Pate's podcast (Theological Sidebars) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uer7OJDKXTbBWtSInAAhN

Andrew and Ben recap the recent SBC meeting in Dallas, 2025.Check out the Feedspot ranking of the Baptist on the Bible Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/tucson_podcasts/Andrew Carter Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies) is Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez' podcast (Baptist on the Bible) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwBen Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies) is the pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. For Dr. Pate's podcast (Theological Sidebars) visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uer7OJDKXTbBWtSInAAhN