Founders Baptist Church

Why do I need to confess my sins if they are already forgiven- Weren't my sins fully paid for, pardoned, and forgiven at the cross- What purpose does this serve in my walk with the Lord---This week on Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot shares Colossians 2-13-14. The Apostle Paul writes about the forgiveness of our sins in these verses. Paul explains that our trespasses have been canceled out by the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross. Dr. Philpot asks, Dr. Richard Caldwell if all our sins are canceled at the cross, and we have received complete forgiveness, why do we need to confess them- And, if all our sins are forgiven, why should we pursue holiness-

This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot continues a discussion with Dr. Richard Caldwell they've had on the last few episodes about pastors, preaching, and teaching. This week Dr. Philpot is interested in how Dr. Caldwell goes about constructing a sermon. He is interested in knowing about the process that Dr. Caldwell undertakes. He asks him to share the process he goes through, where he begins, and how it takes shape.

On the Straight Truth Podcast this week, Dr. Josh Philpot and Dr. Richard Caldwell continue their discussion on the role of a pastor. Previously podcasts covered what a pastor does in his teaching and preaching role and how it is that a man is gifted and evaluated for the position of elder-pastor. This week their discussion will focus on the role of the pastor as shepherd. Dr. Caldwell has written a book titled Pastoral Preaching. In the book, he hones in on the role of the pastor as a shepherd, and he intently focuses on what the task of shepherding entails. Dr. Philpot asks Dr. Caldwell to talk about this a bit and to help us understand why a pastor is a shepherd and what it communicates to the Church. Dr. Philpot has additional questions he asks throughout the dialogue. His last question for Dr. Caldwell pertains to losing touch with what a shepherd really is since many have never had experience with or seen the visual analogy of shepherding. Is this important- If so, how has it affected the Church and the Lord's people-

Can any man choose to be a pastor- Are there specific qualifications that a man should have- Can a man become a pastor without a degree or having attended seminary-