Comments on: Is There a Jihadist in Your Church Nursery? http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/ 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. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:44:29 +0000 By: Annie http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8624 Annie Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:24:31 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8624 Excellent perspective and very very helpful. Thanks. Excellent perspective and very very helpful. Thanks.

]]> By: From Sunday School to Jihad » St. Eutychus http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8623 From Sunday School to Jihad » St. Eutychus Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:02:20 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8623 [...] the whole thing – and then read this perspective on the story from another guy who grew up in aSoutherb Baptist church – Russell Moore – who provides a handy foil to the gun-toting American redneck type [...] [...] the whole thing – and then read this perspective on the story from another guy who grew up in aSoutherb Baptist church – Russell Moore – who provides a handy foil to the gun-toting American redneck type [...]

]]> By: church jihadists « the star of the morning http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8615 church jihadists « the star of the morning Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:56:38 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8615 [...] http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/ [...] [...] http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/ [...]

]]> By: Christian News New Zealand » Blog Archive » Is There a Jihadist in Your Church Nursery?… H/T: Challies http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8522 Christian News New Zealand » Blog Archive » Is There a Jihadist in Your Church Nursery?… H/T: Challies Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:45:07 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8522 [...] Is There a Jihadist in Your Church Nursery?… H/T: Challies 5 February 2010 No Comment http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/ [...] [...] Is There a Jihadist in Your Church Nursery?… H/T: Challies 5 February 2010 No Comment http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/ [...]

]]> By: Why the Gospel is SO Vital… « First Southern Blog http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8508 Why the Gospel is SO Vital… « First Southern Blog Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:13:23 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8508 [...] This article tells us how important it is for the Southern Baptist Convention to get back to the Gospel instead of having a moralistic religion… [...] [...] This article tells us how important it is for the Southern Baptist Convention to get back to the Gospel instead of having a moralistic religion… [...]

]]> By: Jonathon http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8382 Jonathon Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:40:26 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8382 Dr. Moore, This story about Omar is a graphic and abhorrent demonstration of the effects of being unequally yoked. The wake of his mother's choice to ignore Scripture and counsel is having eternal consequences. Simultaneously, second and third-generation children of Islamic immigrants should not have to look to the establishment of an Islamic state as the only means for finding identity in the world. Rather, we Christians ought to teach our people that allegiance should be to Christ alone and that He is the only one who will establish a reign of peace. Thank you so much for pulling this story to the surface. In Christ, Jonathon Dr. Moore,
This story about Omar is a graphic and abhorrent demonstration of the effects of being unequally yoked. The wake of his mother’s choice to ignore Scripture and counsel is having eternal consequences.
Simultaneously, second and third-generation children of Islamic immigrants should not have to look to the establishment of an Islamic state as the only means for finding identity in the world. Rather, we Christians ought to teach our people that allegiance should be to Christ alone and that He is the only one who will establish a reign of peace.
Thank you so much for pulling this story to the surface.
In Christ,
Jonathon

]]> By: Jody http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8365 Jody Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:15:01 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8365 We do a disservice to our children when we give the impression the Bible is just 'stories' to be told rather than teaching them from the very beginning that the thread of redemption begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation. There has to be more in our churches than singing Jesus Loves Me and relating a story. The gospel is the Bible from beginning to end. Are we raised to go to church? or are we raised to believe and know we are covered in black, separated from God and can only be reconciled to him only because of Jesus and His blood and righteousness? We do a disservice to our children when we give the impression the Bible is just ’stories’ to be told rather than teaching them from the very beginning that the thread of redemption begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation. There has to be more in our churches than singing Jesus Loves Me and relating a story. The gospel is the Bible from beginning to end. Are we raised to go to church? or are we raised to believe and know we are covered in black, separated from God and can only be reconciled to him only because of Jesus and His blood and righteousness?

]]> By: Ron http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8358 Ron Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:30:31 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8358 Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

]]> By: Terrorists In The Church Nursery, Beware! « The Glodjos: A Shining Barrier Growing Brighter http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8355 Terrorists In The Church Nursery, Beware! « The Glodjos: A Shining Barrier Growing Brighter Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:32:08 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8355 [...] Terrorists In The Church Nursery, Beware! I highly recommend that you read Russell Moore’s post, “Is There A Jihadist In Your Church Nursery?” [...] [...] Terrorists In The Church Nursery, Beware! I highly recommend that you read Russell Moore’s post, “Is There A Jihadist In Your Church Nursery?” [...]

]]> By: John http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8351 John Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:29:34 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8351 We do tend to reduce the Gospel to moral living and the American way of life. Even those of us in the church act as if God is powerless and we have to do everything for Him. The early church knew a supernatural God who didn't always do things the way they thought He ought to. Maybe we should look to and rely more on Him and less on ourselves. We do tend to reduce the Gospel to moral living and the American way of life. Even those of us in the church act as if God is powerless and we have to do everything for Him. The early church knew a supernatural God who didn’t always do things the way they thought He ought to. Maybe we should look to and rely more on Him and less on ourselves.

]]> By: Doc B http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8341 Doc B Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:56:47 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8341 I posted a link to your blog in my SS class web page; I've received more positive feedback on this article than any I've ever referenced there. Several have told me they've saved and printed copies to pass around in their office, etc. You really hit the nail on the head with this one. I posted a link to your blog in my SS class web page; I’ve received more positive feedback on this article than any I’ve ever referenced there. Several have told me they’ve saved and printed copies to pass around in their office, etc.

You really hit the nail on the head with this one.

]]> By: joe http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8330 joe Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:54:22 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8330 EXCELLENT!! This is the sort of thing we (Christians) and They (FOX News) both need badly. Thank you. EXCELLENT!!

This is the sort of thing we (Christians) and They (FOX News) both need badly. Thank you.

]]> By: Musings of the Dings » “Is There a Jihadist in Your Church Nursery?” http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8327 Musings of the Dings » “Is There a Jihadist in Your Church Nursery?” Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:07:03 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8327 [...] This post from Russell Moore provided me with an ever-needed reminder that I am ever in need of the gospel to draw my attention to my ever-present need for a Savior.  It is both theologically and rhetorically powerful. Here’s a couple of excerpts: I find myself often drawn more to Bible Belt morality than to the gospel. When I go without prayer, I can still recognize the goodness of a just social order, a loving marriage, a stable community. But, when that happens, I don’t see myself as a sinner and, as a result, I don’t see God in Christ. I see God in myself. Unless I see myself in Christ and him crucified, I see God as, at the core, justice, not love, as solitary, not a Trinitarian community of love. When I forget about the gospel, I imagine that God is seeing me in terms of some cosmic scale of my good deeds and sins. That leads me to pride or despair. And it’s crypto-Koranic, not Christian. [...] [...] This post from Russell Moore provided me with an ever-needed reminder that I am ever in need of the gospel to draw my attention to my ever-present need for a Savior.  It is both theologically and rhetorically powerful. Here’s a couple of excerpts: I find myself often drawn more to Bible Belt morality than to the gospel. When I go without prayer, I can still recognize the goodness of a just social order, a loving marriage, a stable community. But, when that happens, I don’t see myself as a sinner and, as a result, I don’t see God in Christ. I see God in myself. Unless I see myself in Christ and him crucified, I see God as, at the core, justice, not love, as solitary, not a Trinitarian community of love. When I forget about the gospel, I imagine that God is seeing me in terms of some cosmic scale of my good deeds and sins. That leads me to pride or despair. And it’s crypto-Koranic, not Christian. [...]

]]> By: Dennis Melton http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8313 Dennis Melton Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:02:04 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8313 Dr. Moore, Thanks for this timely and truthful message. I am serving as a missionary in Newfoundland, with Pastors Steve Grissom and Adam Dorsey, and we have a great number of opportunities to witness this in our ministry to international students. In fact, we have a young student who is of the Muslim faith, who I will address as M who continues to join us periodically for Bible Study on Tuesday night and for our services. He is experiencing the love of Jesus through our ministry efforts, but is holding on to his Muslim faith. Would you pray with me that the Gospel will penetrate any doubts or fear he has that part of his religion, and experience the Grace, Mercy, and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Dr. Moore,

Thanks for this timely and truthful message. I am serving as a missionary in Newfoundland, with Pastors Steve Grissom and Adam Dorsey, and we have a great number of opportunities to witness this in our ministry to international students. In fact, we have a young student who is of the Muslim faith, who I will address as M who continues to join us periodically for Bible Study on Tuesday night and for our services. He is experiencing the love of Jesus through our ministry efforts, but is holding on to his Muslim faith. Would you pray with me that the Gospel will penetrate any doubts or fear he has that part of his religion, and experience the Grace, Mercy, and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.

]]> By: Carolyn http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/02/01/is-there-a-jihadist-in-your-church-nursery/#comment-8311 Carolyn Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:45:23 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4980#comment-8311 Thanks for this. I do believe there are lots of people raised in Southern Baptist Churches who are not Christians. We all tend to stray and get wrapped up in ourselves and the world and no matter where we are in the USA we are rich. My niece was raised to go to church. My brother paid for her to go to nursing school, bought her a house trailer and put it on some of his property, consigned for her a new chevy blazer. She became a drug addict. She lost her truck, then a car, then her job, stole my brother's credit cards and put thousands of dollars on them before he knew it. Then last year - March 28, 2009 she shot him in the back and when he turned to look at her she shot him in the head and killed him.... Last Tuesday she was sentenced to 10 years in the Pen for Voluntary Manslaughter. She will probably be out in about 4 years or so. I seriously doubt she is a Christian. I wonder where God is in all this? Thanks, Carolyn Thanks for this. I do believe there are lots of people raised in Southern Baptist Churches who are not Christians. We all tend to stray and get wrapped up in ourselves and the world and no matter where we are in the USA we are rich.
My niece was raised to go to church. My brother paid for her to go to nursing school, bought her a house trailer and put it on some of his property, consigned for her a new chevy blazer. She became a drug addict. She lost her truck, then a car, then her job, stole my brother’s credit cards and put thousands of dollars on them before he knew it. Then last year - March 28, 2009 she shot him in the back and when he turned to look at her she shot him in the head and killed him….
Last Tuesday she was sentenced to 10 years in the Pen for Voluntary Manslaughter. She will probably be out in about 4 years or so. I seriously doubt she is a Christian. I wonder where God is in all this?
Thanks,
Carolyn

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