Best and Brightest

This article was almost finished before I decided to completely rewrite it. The first draft delivered a pointed rebuke to lesser Bible teachers and the so-called “sophisticated” fundamentalists that point friends and acquaintances to their influence. When I had come to the close of that exhortation, I realized how much time I had wasted. No amount of reality and factual evidence can convince a person to turn from one on which they have set their affections.

There are men within the Christian church today that are worthy of our attention. They are not worthy because they have written popular books or developed large followings. They are not revolutionary in thinking, not necessarily dynamic in speaking and not particularly winsome in personality. Their ministries are often small, their writings usually unnoticed by the masses and their ideas are sometimes cast aside as old and narrow. Attention should be given to these teachers because of their depth of Biblical knowledge, demonstrated commitment to obedience and abounding reverence for God.

Many others are skilled at contending with the flavor-of-the-month preachers and their sycophants. My time, energy and effort is best spent highlighting the men who are truly the “best and brightest” in the Christian world. Make no mistake, backing down is never an option. It is rather a question of choice on where and how to spend the bulk of my time online.

We begin this journey with a few eager recommendations:

• Education: Dr. Charles Phelps, Maranatha Baptist Bible College
• Historical Fundamentalism: Dr. Rick Flanders, Revival Ministries
• Practical Fundamentalism: Dr. John Vaughn, Faith Baptist Church
• Revival: Dr. Rod Bell Sr., The Old Crooked Stick
• Evangelism: Dr. Hal Hightower, Evangelist

This list should offer enough to keep us busy for the moment. I pray many will click the included links and spend time listening to some of the hundreds of sermons and lessons listed. These men are among the finest Christianity has to offer today, and their materials are invaluable resources for pointing us toward Godly life and ministry in this evil day. If you find something you read or hear particularly useful, please leave a comment here. You may also follow us on Twitter or FriendFeed if you would like more regular updates of a similar kind.

No Comments

No comments yet.

RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI

Leave a comment