R. Albert Mohler Jr.

R. Albert Mohler Jr.

President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. is the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. The “On Faith” panelist is a theologian and ordained minister and has served as pastor and staff minister of several Southern Baptist churches. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and the Doctor of Philosophy (in systematic and historical theology) from Southern Seminary. He did additional study at the St. Meinrad School of Theology and research at Oxford University. He became seminary president after serving as editor of The Christian Index, the oldest of the state papers serving the Southern Baptist Convention. Called "an articulate voice for conservative Christianity at large" by the Chicago Tribune, Mohler's mission is to address contemporary issues from a consistent and explicit Christian worldview. He hosts a daily radio program for the Salem Radio Network and blogs on moral, cultural and theological issues. He also has contributed chapters to several books including Hell Under Fire, Whatever Happened to Truth, Here We Stand: A Call From Confessing Evangelicals and The Coming Evangelical Crisis. He served as General Editor of The Gods of the Age or the God of the Ages: Essays by Carl F. H. Henry. Close.

R. Albert Mohler Jr.

President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. is the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. The “On Faith” panelist is a theologian and ordained minister and has served as pastor and staff minister of several Southern Baptist churches. more »

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March 24, 2008 7:37 AM

Resurrection Essential to Christianity

The literal, historical, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the vindication of Christ's saving work on the cross. The issue is simple -- no resurrection, no Christianity. For this reason, belief in the resurrection of Christ is essential in order to be a Christian.

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March 15, 2008 4:16 AM

Character and Leadership

The Question: What does the Eliot Spitzer scandal say about our public and private morality? Should he have resigned?

Americans may not have a complete or consistent sense of how this works, but there is no doubt that the public sees a connection between character and leadership -- and we should be glad this is the case.

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September 4, 2007 9:31 AM

Trust Christ, Not Feelings

The recent revelations of Mother Teresa's spiritual struggle should remind all believing Christians that our faith is in Christ -- not in our feelings.

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August 24, 2007 10:45 AM

A Failure of Courage

Churches and denominations that invite or allow their standards to be openly violated institutionalize hypocrisy. This usually indicates that the church lacks both the courage to change the standards and the conviction to enforce them.

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May 15, 2007 1:48 PM

Educated, Inspired Conservative Christians

The death of Dr. Jerry Falwell brings an end to one of the most fascinating lives of the twentieth century. In so many ways, Jerry Falwell became one of the most recognizable faces for conservative Christianity in America.

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May 7, 2007 8:20 AM

Evangelicals, Mormons on Same Side of Cultural Divide

Is Mormonism now a part of the American mainstream? That question raises a host of issues -- including the question of what constitutes the "mainstream" now anyway?

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April 18, 2007 8:01 AM

Facing the Reality of Evil

The unspeakable evil of the killings at Virginia Tech bring us once again face to face with the reality of human evil. Christianity faces this challenge honestly, and acknowledges the horror of moral evil and its consequences. The Bible never flinches from assigning responsibility for moral evil. Human beings are capable of committing horrible acts of violence, malevolence, cruelty, and killing.

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February 19, 2007 8:29 AM

Sex is a Gift That Comes with Rules

Every worldview and belief system addresses the meaning and morality of sex in one way or another. Christianity understands sex to be a great gift from God -- neither a sacrament nor inherently sinful.

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January 29, 2007 9:07 AM

We Are Not Compartmentalized Selves

I want to know how candidates for high office will incorporate their deepest beliefs and principles in their public leadership. Nevertheless, that is not likely when politics is reduced to soundbites.

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December 21, 2006 10:17 PM

The Son who Saves

Do I believe that Jesus is the Son of God? I most certainly do -- and this has been the first and most central affirmation of Christians throughout the ages.

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December 13, 2006 11:46 AM

A Nation of Christians, Not a Christian Nation

Is America a "Christian nation?" The question is not as simple as might first appear. Better to say that this is a nation whose citizens are overwhelmingly Christian. This is a distinction with a difference.

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November 28, 2006 7:00 PM

Pope's Comments on Islam Understandable and Clear

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey is a major media event.The backdrop is the question of how Muslims will respond to the Pope's message.The more pressing questions will remain long after the Pope has returned to the Vatican.

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November 24, 2006 10:00 AM

Thanksgiving Without A Giver?

Thanksgiving has been transformed into an iconic American event. This leaves us with a fascinating question -- how do unbelievers celebrate Thanksgiving? They are giving thanks to whom, exactly?

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November 15, 2006 5:45 PM

Telling the Truth About Truth

Are conversation and common ground possible if opposing parties stake a claim to absolute truth? In the end, I think that may be the only conversation worth having. As for common ground ..... that all depends upon the issue. As evangelical Christians, we must be honest about the kind of claims we are making and the kind of conversation we are ready to enter.

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