What is Fundamentalism?
An Affirmation of a doctrinal position
An Attitude of a defense of the faith
An Association of a dedicated movement
The Historic Definition
“We suggest that those who still cling to the great fundamentals and who mean to do battle royal for the fundamental shall be called Fundamentalists”
(Curtis Lee Laws, “Convention side Lights.” The Watchman-Examiner, Vol. 8, No 27, July 1, 1920, p. 834)
The Affirmation Doctrines
The Inspiration of the Bible The Virgin Birth of Christ The Deity of Christ The Person And Work of Christ The Sinless Life of Christ The Miracles of Christ The Substitutionary Death of Christ
The Affirmation Doctrines (cont’d)
The Resurrection of Christ The Second Coming of Christ The Millennial Kingdom Salvation by Grace Alone --
Through Faith Alone
The Attitude of Defense
a desire to stand for the truths of Biblical Christianity against the inroads of unbelief
a militant defense of the faith
The Attitude of Defense (cont’d)
doctrine is important certain doctrines are fundamental
or essential to Christinaity grammatical, historical, literal
interpretation of the Bible recognition of dispensational
distinctions within a premillennial system of theology
belief that religious liberalism is NOT Christianity
The Attitude of Defense (cont’d)
unwillingness to cooperate with or coexist with liberalism
emphasis upon preaching, evangelism, and missions
distrust of secular higher educational philosophy and institutions
personal commitment to holiness and Godly living
The Association of DedicatedOrganizations
Fundamentalism involves a movement that includes organizations, schools, mission outreach leaders, promotion, literature, etc.