The Making of the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message

The book examines the Southern Baptist Convention's response to theological challenges posed by figures like Dale Moody and Ralph Elliott, leading to a re-evaluation of the Baptist Faith and Message. It highlights the 1962 Committee's role in producing a document that balanced conservative assurances with flexibility for progressive interpretations, reflecting subtle shifts in Baptist theology. This analysis reveals the complexities within the SBC as it navigated modernism while attempting to maintain doctrinal integrity and accommodate diverse scholarly perspectives.