Christian fundamentals are what give Christianity its character. Without these fundamentals there is no Christianity.
It should go without saying that basic theism is fundamental to Christianity. Without this truth there will be no Christianity.
There are some essential truths about God that are fundamentals of Christianity as well. Among these are the attributes of judgment, holiness, righteousness, love, mercy, and grace. Without these there would be no condemnation for sin, nor would there be a savior who was sent to set us free from our sins.
It is my belief that those of us who profess to hold to the fundamentals have neglected these truths due to thinking that everyone is familiar with them. Having felt that these truths were well known, ministers have preached about lifestyle issues that are often matters of opinion and exalted them as the things that make them the “true fundamentalists.” This attitude has led to a dearth of Biblical teaching and preaching. In fact, in many places the pulpits are filled with emotionally charged yelling, pep talks to get people to do “what is right”, and an almost cultic attitude toward the man in the pew. This cultic attitude ostracizes, criticizes, and anathematizes all who disagree with the one preaching. It has also led to a generation of ministers who disparage education and study and carelessly utter things about God and His character that are not true.
Those who truly adhere to the fundamentals would do well to remember that the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ is the central truth of Christianity. One can hardly preach and teach too much upon the existence, attributes, and glory of God.
“We all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Cor 3:18) KJV
Just musing………..
