The Fundamentals of the Faith (Part 2)
Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares... (Jude 1-4a)
The Major Issues
Listed below are five examples of the fundamentals of “the faith”. These were worth defending and contending for in Jude’s day, in the Dark Ages of the rise of Romanism, during the Reformation period, in the 1900’s, and still are today until the end of the age. Again, this is not about the differences that exist between Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, and other denominations. These are the fundamentals of “the faith!” They stand over and above any denominational distinctions.
THE FUNDAMENTALS
The Bible and the Bible alone is God’s Word.
The Creator is the Triune God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is God.
Jesus’ ultimate mission was to make atonement for fallen man.
Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended into heaven corporally, (i.e. physical or bodily).
Jesus’ return is imminent and will be physical.
I will begin to unpack these one by one on my next few posts.
Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares... (Jude 1-4a)
The Major Issues
Listed below are five examples of the fundamentals of “the faith”. These were worth defending and contending for in Jude’s day, in the Dark Ages of the rise of Romanism, during the Reformation period, in the 1900’s, and still are today until the end of the age. Again, this is not about the differences that exist between Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, and other denominations. These are the fundamentals of “the faith!” They stand over and above any denominational distinctions.
THE FUNDAMENTALS
The Bible and the Bible alone is God’s Word.
The Creator is the Triune God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is God.
Jesus’ ultimate mission was to make atonement for fallen man.
Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended into heaven corporally, (i.e. physical or bodily).
Jesus’ return is imminent and will be physical.
I will begin to unpack these one by one on my next few posts.
posted by J. Wendell at 5:55 AM
4 Comments:
The problem is that Roman Catholics could agree with these Fundamentals.
I think other issues were equally critical, such as justification and eternal security.
Have you read 'The Fundamentals' series, edited by RA Torrey? Definitely a very good set of articles.
Every Blessing in Christ
Matthew
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Matthew Celestine, at 27/5/06 6:27 AM
Matthew you said,
"The problem is that Roman Catholics could agree with these Fundamentals."
You're right! They could, but sadly they do not. If one does not embrace Sola Scriptura the rest will be skewed at best and at the worst perverted. This will be addressed.
Where do you think RC hierarchy stands on Sola Scriptura?
Matthew you also stated,
"I think other issues were equally critical, such as justification and eternal security."
Yes, they were and are critical. We are in agreement here too.
I do have and have read 'The Fundamentals'. They are definitely a very good set of articles.
Matthew, you encourage me brother.
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J. Wendell, at 27/5/06 7:05 AM
Well, I would not say the Fundamentals actually include Sola Scriptura.
The statement-
'The Bible and the Bible alone is God’s Word.'
This is not actually denied by Catholic teaching, I believe. They would not say that Tradition is the God's Word, but they would treat it as though it is.
I think the real battle is not with Liberalism so much anymore. Hence, the Fundamentals do not address the real issues of controversy anymore.
I think more relevant threats these days include Evolution (which Machen and Warfield accomodated), Arminianism, Charismatic stuff and Romanism.
Every Blessing in Christ
Matthew
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Matthew Celestine, at 27/5/06 8:56 AM
Hi John,
I am looking forward to reading these. I like your introductory post also. I think it will be quite informative and thought provoking to read your posts and the comments.
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Rose~, at 27/5/06 11:12 AM
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