ill-legalism What's to Like?
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While we realize that "fun" is not the root word for "fundamentalism," here's a list of characteristics that we can appreciate about Christian Fundamentalism:
(Readers are welcome to contribute to this page. See link below.)
The notion that it is a good thing to read the Bible, study it for ourselves and not believe what the preacher says just because he says it. Rick
The idea that the Bible still might actually mean something, instead of being a discussion starter on how to get rich quick. Mike
The belief that Christians
should live changed lives every day, not just meet together for
coffee on Sundays. Laura The concept that there is an ethical way to live instead of "do unto others" as a pre-emptive strike. Mike
The call to a disciplined life of godliness with a broad range of disciplines to choose from. Rick
Simplicity in the churches and services. Rick
The straight-forward honesty that is often a part of fundamentalism. Rachel
The thought that there is a God who holds the bar pretty high, yet not so high as to be unattainable. Mike
The notion that people can get saved from their sins and have access to God directly. Rick
A reasonable confidence that I am going to live forever with God. Rick
Being a part of a group of flawed people who have the means at their disposal to see their own flaws because of their teaching, even if they don't always avail themselves of this. Rick
When a brother took Matthew
18 seriously enough to call me directly about his disagreement
with my statement in a sermon, instead of talking to others
about it first. He said he would be wrong to do otherwise.
Phil
I like that they
support and defend the five fundamentals of the faith:
inerrancy of the Scriptures,
the virgin birth and the deity of Jesus, the doctrine of substitutionary atonement through God's grace and human faith, the bodily resurrection of Jesus, and the authenticity of Christ's miracles (or, alternatively, his premillennial second coming) -- which, in my opinion, unifies the Body of Christ. Trish
If fundamentalism means taking the fundamentals seriously
(as per Ephesians 4:1-6), and teaching
them simply and clearly without fear of favour, then that's got to be respected. It is instructive to me to take the exhortation in 1 Peter 5:12 - stand fast in the true grace of God contained in the entire letter of Peter - and then work through 1 Peter and see what this true grace involves! David in Australia
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