Is Fundamentalism Biblical?

[Dave Slayer]

Is Fundamentalism Biblical?

 

[follower of Christ]

Given that fundamentalism basically means adhering to the 'fundamentals', Id say its biblical by definition.

"a movement in American Protestantism that arose in the early part of the 20th century in reaction to modernism and that stresses the infallibility of the Bible not only in matters of faith and morals but also as a literal historical record, holding as essential to Christian faith belief in such doctrines as the creation of the world, the virgin birth, physical resurrection, atonement by the sacrificial death of Christ, and the Second Coming."
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fundamentalist

There is a huge difference between the fundamentalist and radical extremist.

 

[Joe67]

Is Fundamentalism Biblical?

Dave,

How would you gain the 4th dimension of Christ if you were not born into the 1st dimension?

The 1st dimension of Christ is the "fundamental" principles that are repeated in Hebrews 6:1,2.

Joe

 

[Caroline H]

Given that fundamentalism basically means adhering to the 'fundamentals', Id say its biblical by definition.

"a movement in American Protestantism that arose in the early part of the 20th century in reaction to modernism and that stresses the infallibility of the Bible not only in matters of faith and morals but also as a literal historical record, holding as essential to Christian faith belief in such doctrines as the creation of the world, the virgin birth, physical resurrection, atonement by the sacrificial death of Christ, and the Second Coming."
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fundamentalist

There is a huge difference between the fundamentalist and radical extremist.

:amen

 

[Benoni]

Sure it is when you speak of Babylon.

 

[stranger]

The apostolic faith is the faith standard by which all professed faith is to be measured. It took me decades to realise this yet it is very simple - our Lord Jesus Christ committed His gospel to his 12 disciples / soon to be apostles.

Humanly speaking I would say that the Fundamentalists are far more apostolic than eg. liberals. But in saying this I have to be careul to note, that such a statement, is in itself not truly apostolic.

blessings

 

[stovebolts]

Is Fundamentalism Biblical?

Dave,
What is your thought on this matter?

1. What is Fundamentalism?
2. Which Biblical text supports this view?
3. What does this look like in present time?
4. How do you respond to the view in question 3 in the present time?
5. How did you come to your conclusion?

Thank you for taking the time to respond in a thoughtful manner.

 

[Joe67]

The apostolic faith is the faith standard by which all professed faith is to be measured. It took me decades to realise this yet it is very simple - our Lord Jesus Christ committed His gospel to his 12 disciples / soon to be apostles.

Humanly speaking I would say that the Fundamentalists are far more apostolic than eg. liberals. But in saying this I have to be careul to note, that such a statement, is in itself not truly apostolic.

blessings

stranger,

The disciple phase of belief in the Lord Jesus is the phase of grace that is "Fundamentalism."

It is that phase of faith and grace that centers around Jesus being "sent" of God. This is where we must all begin in faith and grace and this foundation must not be denied. Maturity in Christ Jesus occurs when God brings us into the significance of the resurrection of Jesus.

Fundamentalists relate to the resurrection as a "fact," the spirit and knowledge that Martha had as Jesus came to raise up Lazarus. This factual knowledge is not erroneous, but it is not the mature purpose of God in the resurrection that is in Jesus Christ.

Consider the change in the disciples testimony after the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of the promise of the Spirit. Both testimonies are true. The first is a necessary childish foolishness that God gives us to believe, which the mature never despise. The mature elephants do not stomp on the little baby elephants. The only disciple who did not go on to maturity was the one who sold his Lord and betrayed him with an act of love.

God's eternal purpose from the Beginning is the resurrection of Jesus the Christ, whom God the Father has made our Lord and our God. The resurrection of Jesus is the fruit of the earth. It is the fulfillment of the mystery of God. When we are resurrected in Jesus each day then the Spirit brings forth the fruit of the earth anew. First we experience this through the faith of the operation of God.

Col 3:1-4
Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. NASU

Joe

 

[Benoni]

This is the major problem with all religions especially fundamentalism “if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above†it is the same message. God’s Word is a progressive Word, not yesterday’s manna every day after day, no one dare seek new things in Christ..

Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it.

What is manna, it is food from God in other words God’s Word.

What happened when the Children of Israel tried to eat yesterday manna; it was rotten and it stunk… It is no wonder so many fall asleep in the pews.


Col 3:1-4
Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. NASU

There is no adhering to the fundamental in God's Word. The fundamental are from religion.

 

[follower of Christ]

Is Fundamentalism Biblical?

Dave,
What is your thought on this matter?

1. What is Fundamentalism?
2. Which Biblical text supports this view?
3. What does this look like in present time?
4. How do you respond to the view in question 3 in the present time?
5. How did you come to your conclusion?

Thank you for taking the time to respond in a thoughtful manner.

heh heh. ;)