"There
should be an 'Abstract of Principles', or careful statement of theological
belief, which every professor in such an institution must sign when
inaugurated, so as to guard against the rise of erroneous and injurious
instruction in such a seat of sacred learning."
James
P. Boyce from "Three Changes in
Theological Institutions"
- summarized by John Broadus, 1856
GCR
Clarifies the phrase "to look to the Baptist Faith and
Message 2000 as a sufficient guide
It
does not mean it is a maximal document that precludes the convention
from speaking to important issues that may arise, or our agencies
addressing theological and practical issues specific to their context. However,
when the convention or an agency considers addressing an issue
not covered in the Baptist Faith & Message, godly wisdom should
be sought and we should be careful not to slide into either legalism
or an abuse of our freedom in Christ.
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"There
should be an 'Abstract of Principles', or careful statement of theological
belief, which every professor in such an institution must sign when
inaugurated, so as to guard against the rise of erroneous and injurious
instruction in such a seat of sacred learning." 