You don't sound dogmatic or obnoxious to me at all (what doulos may think is another matter). I also believe that Reformed theology is the "right" theology, because I believe it is the theology not just of the great Reformers, but of Jesus, Peter, Paul, & c. However, unlike John Owen (bless him) or the good folks over at Outside the Camp, I do not believe that accepting or understanding the five points is essential to salvation; therefore, I expect to meet many Christians (i.e., born again, regenerate saints) who perhaps do not know, agree with, or understand the doctrines of grace, and I will try initially to meet them where they are at.
I'm new to this site, but it appears that not everyone who posts here rings all five bells exactly the same way, and if I'm not mistaken, doulos earlier indicated an ignorance of what a Reformed Baptist was (sorry if that's not the case). I thought it best just to get the ball rolling and say where the most egregious errors might be found (the kind that imperil one's very soul). If you want to make the case for Reformed churches (pedo or credo?) to our friend here, I'll be happy to chime in (assuming that's necessary).
As for SBC churches, the Reformed Baptist church that I attend here in Maryville (Grace Community Church) is affiliated with the SBC, as are many in the Founders' Conference. I recently fled <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/flee.gif" alt="" /> an SBC church when the hyper-Arminianism (aka Rick Warren's Goat Driven Model) became too much to handle. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/Banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/puke.gif" alt="" />
Vicit Agnus Noster,
Brad J. Hammond
