Moore to the Point
By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com.

How Much Do I Need to Know About My Potential Spouse’s Sexual Past?

— Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 —

Below is the latest installment of our “Questions and Ethics” series. As always, read the scenario below and let me know in the comments section what I should advise in the situation. What would you counsel?

Dear Dr. Moore,

I am a young single Christian woman. I made a commitment at a very young age [...]

Philippi Prison Blues: Finding Freedom in Gospel and Mission (Acts 16:25-34)

— Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 —

Philippi Prison Blues: Finding Freedom in Gospel and Mission (Acts 16:25-34) from Russell Moore on Vimeo.

This sermon, “Philippi Prison Blues: Finding Freedom in Gospel and Mission” (Acts 16:25-34), was originally preached on Sunday, February 14, [...]

Is Embryo Adoption Immoral?

— Monday, February 22nd, 2010 —

I received an email from a man who was upset about a couple in his extended family who are pursuing a so-called “snowflake adoption,” the adoption of a “frozen embryo” (to use, for clarity’s purpose only, the satanically clinical lingo of the current era). This couple had been led to do this after reading [...]

Worse Than an Atheist: Work, Family, and Male Headship (1 Tim 5:8)

— Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 —

Worse Than an Atheist: Work, Family, and Male Headship (1 Tim 5:8) from Russell Moore on Vimeo.

This sermon, “Worse Than an Atheist: Work, Family, and Male Headship” (1 Tim 5:8), was originally preached on Sunday, [...]

Is It Okay for Me to Opt Out of Social Security? My Response

— Monday, February 15th, 2010 —

Last week I posted the following question. You weighed in here. Now it’s my turn.

Dear Dr. Moore,

I’m a young Baptist minister. As I was about to be ordained, I was told that I’d now be considered “self-employed” for purposes of paying my Social Security payroll taxes. This means the church won’t pay [...]

Crucify Your Charity: Generosity and the Triumph of Christ (2 Cor 9:1-15)

— Monday, February 15th, 2010 —

Crucify Your Charity: Generosity and the Triumph of Christ (2 Cor 9:1-15) from Russell Moore on Vimeo.

This sermon, “Crucify Your Charity: Generosity and the Triumph of Christ” (2 Cor 9:1-15), was originally preached on Sunday, [...]

You Are Not Your Gift: Finding the Freedom to Fail in Ministry (1 Kings 1)

— Friday, February 12th, 2010 —

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This sermon, “You Are Not Your Gift: Finding the Freedom to Fail in Ministry” (1 Kings 1), was originally preached at Alumni Chapel at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary on Thursday, February 4, 2010.

Is It Okay for Me to Opt Out of Social Security?

— Thursday, February 11th, 2010 —

Here is the latest question from a reader (or composite from several readers, with identifying marks extinguished). As always, I’ll throw it to you first. How would you advise this person? I’ll weigh in later.

Dear Dr. Moore,

I’m a young Baptist minister. As I was about to be ordained, I was told that I’d [...]

Curious About Adoption or Orphan Care Ministry?

— Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 —

I used to hate adoption.

No, I never thought I hated adoption. As a matter of fact I always saw myself as enthusiastically pro-adoption. I was pro-life, after all. I believed that adoption was a better alternative to abortion. And I even talked about adopting children [...]

Why I Decaffeinated

— Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 —

This time two weeks ago, if I had dropped dead, my body would have twitched for 72 hours before I could’ve been embalmed.

Last week I noted over on Twitter that I felt two golden tablets away from Mormonism. It’s not because I’m aspiring to rule my own planet or because I’ve added the Osmonds [...]