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The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum

Christ Over All is a fellowship of pastor-theologians dedicated to helping the church see Christ as Lord and everything else under his feet.†

What is the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission? What role does it play in the Southern Baptist Convention? And what can the ERLC do to regain the trust of Southern Baptists? These were some of the questions that came out of the SBC’s 2024 annual meeting. Seeking answers to those questions, Christ Over All will offer biblical, historical, and practical reflections on how Christians, and specifically Baptists, have and should engage the public square. We hope this month initiates a serious discussion about the ERLC and its ministry in the SBC and beyond. While this month focuses on our convention, all are welcome to think practically with us about our public ethics and political engagement.

Crossway Publishers is graciously providing a free pdf copy of The Final Days of Jesus to readers of Christ Over All for the month of April.

Featured Articles

Longform

A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics (Part 2)

By Tom J. Nettles

This essay chronicles the last fifty plus years of the ERLC from the 1970s onward, with a particular focus on the leadership of Richard Land, Russell Moore, and Brent Leatherwood.

A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics (Part 1)

By Tom J. Nettles

Before the ERLC was named the ERLC, what were the major cultural issues that it addressed from the early 1900s to the 1960s?

Longform

Transparency, Trust, and the Great Commission: It’s Time to Open the Books of the ERLC (and SBC)

Rhett Burns 03.18.25

If the ERLC and other executives and entities report to SBC churches and not vise-versa, why can’t the convention fully access the financials?

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The Gospel’s Irreducibly Political Message

Levi Secord 03.14.25

Christians must reject the so-called “secular/sacred” divide, embracing Christ’s—the King of kings—authority over all of life.

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Encore: Does the Bible Give Us “No Stable Moral Code” as Richard Hays and Two Fuller Seminary Professors Contend?

Robert A. J. Gagnon 03.12.25

God has not changed his mind on homosexual practice.

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Transparency, Trust, and the Great Commission: It’s Time to Open the Books of the ERLC (and SBC)

By Rhett Burns

If the ERLC and other executives and entities report to SBC churches and not vise-versa, why can't the convention fully access the financials?

Recent Columns

Transparency, Trust, and the Great Commission: It’s Time to Open the Books of the ERLC (and SBC)

By Rhett Burns

4.12 Tom J. Nettles • Reading • “A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics”

By Tom J. Nettles

A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics (Part 2)

By Tom J. Nettles

The Podcast

Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.

Upcoming Themes

In keeping with our vision to edify the church with evergreen content, our website is organized around monthly themes. These themes may focus on the Bible, theology, church, or culture. Over the course of the year we cover all these vital areas. There is a place for real-time responsiveness to cultural and evangelical controversy, but monthly themes do not focus on that priority. Rather, we plan our themes months in advance, curating a stable of writers with tailored assignments. Our hope is to foster mature and biblically-grounded reflection. To that end, with acknowledgement that all we plan is subject to God’s will, here are Christ Over All’s upcoming themes.

About Christ Over All

Christ Over All is a ministry that aspires to edify the church with evergreen content that will help the church think in biblical categories and apply Christ’s preeminence to all areas of life. In an age where the internet is often hyper-reactive and hostile, we will take a different path.

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Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Editor-in-Chief: David Schrock • Theological Editors: Stephen Wellum, Ardel Caneday, Brad Green • Pastoral Editor: Trent Hunter • Managing Editor: Kevin McClure • Assistant Editor: Luke Uhl

Editorial Email: Christisoverall@gmail.com

Current Theme | 2025

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum

Featured Articles

Longform

A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics (Part 2)

By Tom J. Nettles

A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics (Part 1)

By Tom J. Nettles

Longform

Transparency, Trust, and the Great Commission: It’s Time to Open the Books of the ERLC (and SBC)

The Gospel’s Irreducibly Political Message

Encore: Does the Bible Give Us “No Stable Moral Code” as Richard Hays and Two Fuller Seminary Professors Contend?

The Columns

Transparency, Trust, and the Great Commission: It’s Time to Open the Books of the ERLC (and SBC)

By Rhett Burns

Recent Columns

Transparency, Trust, and the Great Commission: It’s Time to Open the Books of the ERLC (and SBC)

By Rhett Burns

4.12 Tom J. Nettles • Reading • “A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics”

By Tom J. Nettles

A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics (Part 2)

By Tom J. Nettles

The Podcast

Upcoming Themes

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