A History of Christian Doctrine #3 - Online Christian Library

A History of Christian Doctrine
When it became common in society for women to cut
their hair and wear pants, many Fundamentalist were initially
opposed to these practices, but most eventually
accepted them. Some of them, notably independent
Baptists, maintained their opposition, however.
Prominent examples were independent Baptists John R.
Rice and Jack Hyles.
We clearly see Fundamentalism’s major doctrinal
themes and separatist stance in the ACCC’s official characterization
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Among the fundamental doctrines of the Faith are:
the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture; the deity of
Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, substitutionary blood
atonement, His literal bodily resurrection and His
Second Coming “in power and great glory.” We as
Fundamentalists also affirm that the Bible teaches
separation from unbelievers and erring brethren. . . .
We need to stand together to expose Liberalism,
New Evangelicalism, the Charismatic movement, and
compromise in all areas of life and ministry. . . .
No church or individual can be a part of the ACCC
and at the same time be connected in any way with
the National Council of Churches (NCC) with its liberal
theology, ecumenical apostasy, and leftist sociopolitical
agenda. Neither can one be a part of the
ACCC and be associated with the National Association
of Evangelicals (NAE), which is noted for its compromise,
confusion and inclusion of Charismatics.
The ACCC has adopted the following doctrinal statement:
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