Just Truth

Titus 1:9 “holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.”

And this is the reason I write this, to exhort and convict those who may be compromising “sound doctrine”

Now I have never considered myself the sharpest tool in the shed, so when I was told to watch out for being a fundamentalist, and a separatist, I had to look them up.  What I found has me puzzled.. Fundamentalists hold to the basic tenets of Christian Faith, without compromise.

Now before I go any further, I mean uncompromising of the Christian faith, love, peace, mercy, etc.. as well as preaching truth, AND the basics tenets of Christian faith. If I believe you’re wrong, I’ll let you know, if it doesn’t change, I will no longer “fellowship” with you. I am not an extremist, I do not believe the answer is threats, or violence of any kind. Nor do I condone that kind of action.

I don’t understand how being a fundamentalist is a bad thing. So I don’t compromise the Word of God… I always thought that was a commendable thing, among Christians.

I don’t see either of these things as a negative thing… Now Certainly  I am not going to shun someone for watching TBN occasionally.., but if they go out of their way to go to a Joyce Meyer conference, Teach Benny Hinn’s heresies, or likewise… I probably wont have much to do with them.

However to say to beware of fundamentalism like it’s a bad thing?

What is wrong with saying the Word of God is inerrant, inspired, and infallible? What is wrong with believing the virgin birth of Christ? Substitutionary Atonement? The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the imminent personal return of our Lord, Jesus Christ?

Surely it means more than this!?!. I would say the eye is off the fundamentalism, and back on the compromise of Scripture to fit a view that is less and less biblical.

Perhaps in view of compromising the reason Christ came, I would be seen as a fundamentalist. If we believe Jesus came for something other than to die on the cross for our sins, to be raised again on the third day, and to stand in as payment for you and I. The apostles believed this, that’s why they too werecrucified, disciples of old were fed to lions, beaten, stoned, and whipped to death, this doesn’t fit the “Health and Wealth” or the “Prosperity” gospel. I guess in that regard I could be seen as fundamental. You see, I don’t believe Jesus came to get me a new car, Our best life now, etc.

I could probably be called separatist in that I won’t fellowship (for long) with anyone I know is into a false teaching, Prosperity, Word/Faith, Mormon, Buddha, Wicca, etc… It’s all the same. It’s my job to warn them of their error, and let them do with that, what they will.  And for those teaching the lies, it’s my job as well, regardless how “young” I am,  see Titus 1:9.

I would be considered fundamental because of my view that every single person who names the name of Christ should be sharing their faith, I amfundamental in the WAY they should share their faith. Law to the proud, grace to the humble… it’s the only way.

It’s  my opinion (and biblical fact) that if your walking up to someone, selling them a “Look what Jesus can do for you, He can heal your depression, illness, finances, marriage, etc” then you’re selling that person a 1/2 truth. A 1/2 truth is a whole lie. You enticing that person to make a profession of faith, to stroke your evangelical ego, sit in your pews and give you money, or some other man centered reason. Perhaps you truly care, and are misled into thinking this is evangelism… please gohere. People who “make a profession of faith” in a Prosperity Jesus are seldom making a real profession and almost always fall away. Why? Because you promised them something that you had no right to promise. Jesus guarantees that all who repent of their sins, and believe in Him will be saved. Jesus didn’t promise me a new car, a better house, or a flawless marriage. To say he does is to twist Scripture to fit a man centered, man glorifying doctrine of the devil. Truth be known if you truly care for these people you’ll show them the consequences of their sins. tell them what Jesus ALREADY DID, and call them to repentance and faith.

I am a Fundamentalist because I believe God is sovereign, and it’s not about us. It’s about God. period.

I am a “Fundamentalist” in that I do not believe God is “controlled by a force of faith” and that we can “Name and Claim” it. I believe this sickens God that His creation would think they can control Him. That they know what’s best for them, and thus can demand it and will be so.

I am a “Fundamentalist” in that I do not think Christians should “blend in” to the world, we are set apart. As such we should be lights to the world!

Here’s the long and short of it. God is not controlled by man, or by faith, or by anything other than Himself. God loves us, but will not spoil us. God will punish sin, ALL of man is inherently sinful, and desperately in need of a Savior. Jesus was that Savior, His sole purpose for coming was to “seek and save the lost” not purchase financial prosperity, not to guarantee your health, not for any other reason… Does God heal? Most Certainly! Does He bless financially? Absolutely! Can He make your marriage better? Yes, I am living proof. Will He? who can know???… Lord Willing He will bless you beyond measure.. but first, Lord Willing He will choose to SAVE You. Lord Willing HE will cause you to repent and believe, and Lord Willing you will put your faith in Him, as the only way in which man can be saved.

and because of this view, I am also a separatist from those people… I quote Amos 3:3 “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?“  I wholeheartedly say I do not agree with the prosperity message, or word/faith lies. I do not agree with everything anyone says, however, when what they are saying perverts the gospel, twist God breathed Scripture I have to take a stand. Whether it’s “prosperity” gospel, or the hatred Fred Phelps vomits on a daily basis, or the man centered religion of Mormonism. Take a stand Christians, please!

So I guess I am considered a “Fundamentalist” (Isa 30:21)…. . Shouldn’t we all be? I am happy in the fact that I am standing uncompromisingly on the Word of God, and it’s noticed. I am not proud of the negative connotations the term has, however be that as it may… I am off the fence and on the right side….There is a clear distinction between what I am doing and what theworld is doing, the same for my family. God is above all, and thus most important.

I would ask that more Christians take a stand, and move out of the gray area,into the clear distinction between the world, and what’s right. Call others to do the same, beware of false teaching brethren…. it’s everywhere.

*now I am not writing this to call anyone out, or to be prideful and brag on my position. I am writing this in hopes that those who may be compromising will review themselves, and correct their errors (if indeed they are in error).