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When I Left Fundamentalism Part Six
Fundamentalism and evangelicalism struggle with the same doctrinal conundrum—if the body of Christ is all believers, and there is to be no schism in the body, then how do individuals and churches deal with false doctrine and practice? People claim to be saved and churches claim to preach a true gospel, but they differ in […]
Observations about Church Discipline from 1 Corinthians 5
Part five of my story about how I left fundamentalism engendered some controversy in the comment section of the post about a few points therein. The most contention came with the attack on a case of discipline practiced by our church. At least two readers questioned the veracity, integrity, or credibility of our church. They […]
Open Letter on the Integrity of the New Testament Church
by Dr. Gary Webb I have been reproved by 2 writers for sarcasm and a “sniping attitude”. I believe in both cases the critics are far more concerned with my “attitude” than the content of what I am writing. Both the Lord and Paul demonstrated impatience and/or used sarcasm with those who dealt loosely with […]
When I Left Fundamentalism part five
Fundamentalism is a movement. For what is good about fundamentalism, you don’t need fundamentalism. If unity is between all believers, you aren’t getting that by being a fundamentalist. If unity is in the church, you don’t need fundamentalism for that. You need only your church.On the other hand, choosing not to be a fundamentalist doesn’t […]
Reviews of Two Books on Wine and the Bible
The following notes deal with two books on the subject of wine and the Bible that I have read relatively recently. Dr. Teachout’s book, which I have received permission to post on my website, and is consequently is available on my website–click here, is an excellent resource. The other book is less valuable, but probably […]
When I Left Fundamentalism part three
I discovered that fundamentalism secured and held with its web of schools, colleges and universities, fellowships, camps, and boards, none of which are found in Scripture. Men argue that biblical silence is permission. If you are a fundamentalist, you keep supporting a number of these institutions with money and manpower with the thought that they […]
When I Left Fundamentalism part two
Still in Seminary Calvary Lansdale After my senior year of college and before my first year of graduate school in 1984, I served in a summer intern program at a church in Eastern Pennsylvania. I attended the pastor/preacher boy conference with Calvary Baptist Church in Lansdale, led by Pastor E. Robert Jordan. There was much […]
When I Left Fundamentalism part one
I left fundamentalism over thirteen years ago. This is my story. Becoming a Fundamentalist Growing up in Covington, Indiana from 1962 to 1974, I never heard of fundamentalism. The major terms for me were Jesus, Bible, saved, church, and Baptist. I didn’t think I was reading the King James; I was just reading ‘the Bible.’ […]
Is it True That No Two NT MSS Are Exactly the Same?
The idea that no two New Testament manuscripts (MSS) are exactly the same has been widely circulated. The testimony of Wilbur N. Pickering, Ph. D., in his essay, “In Defense of the Objective Authority of the Sacred Text,” (http://walkinhiscommandments.com) explodes this myth based on his own personal collations. Dr. Pickering writes: [Out of 21 MSS […]
Children of Obedient Parents Turning Out for God–Certainty or Mere Possibility? Part 2
Other texts in Scripture confirm the fact that parents who train up their children rightly can rejoice in a joyful certainty that their children will be saved and serve God. Proverbs 29:17 states: “Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.” As Proverbs and the rest […]
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