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Why I Cannot Call Myself a Fundamentalist
Jonathan Hamilton Understanding a good definition of the word fundamentalism as I am using it here will be crucial. I cannot take an iota of credit for this definition since I enlisted the help of a pastor and theologian, who I consider to be a good fundamentalist himself, to craft it. Fundamentalism is: the belief…
Read MoreSupreme Court Judgment
Larry Oats Some Christians have argued that the recent Supreme Court decision overriding the decision of some states to maintain the traditional definition of marriage will bring God’s judgment upon America. Paul the Apostle would tend to differ. The Supreme Court decision was instead a formal, political, and, more importantly, a moral declaration of a…
Read MoreMarriage Policy for the First Baptist Church of Troy
FBCTroy, Pastor Mike Harding Pastor Mike Harding of First Baptist Church of Troy, Michigan, offers a recently approved statement on marriage which was adopted by his church. We offer it here in light of current controversies as a resource for other churches who may wish to consider adopting a similar position statement. Marriage is an…
Read MoreSpecial Northland Announcement
We have received the following press release from Project 14 Global Missions. FBFI is thrilled to learn of the possibility that the Northland campus can be saved to fulfill the vision of its founders and builders. Press Release from Project 14 Global Missions Released: 8:00pm, July 2, 2015 We are pleased to announce that Northland…
Read MoreA Christian Perspective on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Same Sex Marriage
Mark Minnick Our friend and good brother, Mark Minnick, preached two messages in response to the Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriages last Sunday. He has given us permission to host the audio files on our site. We draw your attention to them with this post and offer the following summary of the ten…
Read MoreConcerning Marriage and Sexual Morality
Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International Position Statement 13.01 The following statement regarding marriage and sexual morality reflects the clear and consistent Biblical teaching, the consistent historical position of Christianity in general and of Fundamental Baptists in particular and has always been and remains the unwavering theological conviction of the FBFI. Adherence to the clear teaching of…
Read MoreMany Voices Responding to the Court
The United States Supreme Court voted 5-4 to affirm the right of homosexual marriage. The decision settles a question in one sense, but the debate is far from settled. Many Christians are responding from all over the landscape. It is heartening to see that those who hold to generally conservative principles of Bible interpretation are…
Read MoreA Supremely Stunning Decision
Matt Recker In their 5-4 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015, the highest court now imposes a nationwide mandate that redefines marriage for all fifty states. Our highest court has redefined what they did not design and the consequences will be far-reaching in the days ahead.
Read MoreSteak, Sexuality and the New Orthodoxy
Joel Arnold One Friday after work, Bill and John went out for steak. They had a great time, and the next week John ran into Bill at the water cooler. John: “Hey, steak again tomorrow?” Bill: “You disgusting, carnivorous animal killer. I wouldn’t let a piece of dead animal get within 10 feet of my…
Read MoreThe Hermeneutics of Homosexuality
Mark Ward Originally published in 2013, this article deals with Biblical interpretation and the raging controversy of homosexuality. Changing American Attitudes toward Homosexuality The pace of change in American attitudes toward homosexuality is something no one could have predicted when a Democratic president signed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. Witness the difference even…
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