A History of Christian Doctrine #3 - Online Christian Library
A History of Christian Doctrine #3 - Online Christian Library A History of Christian Doctrine #3 - Online Christian Library
A History of Christian Doctrine were more liberal than those of most Southern Baptists. There are also many Evangelicals within the mainline denominations, especially in the southern U.S. Moreover, in Third World countries, Protestants tend to be more conservative than in the West. Key Doctrines of Evangelicalism Evangelicals affirm the basic theology of historic Protestantism. In opposition to Liberalism, they affirm the same doctrines as the Fundamentalists, although they usually express them more moderately. As an example, Fundamentalists officially state that the Bible is “inerrant,” while Evangelicals typically state that it is “infallible.” The dictionary meaning of both words is essentially the same, and most Evangelicals would also affirm that the Bible is “inerrant.” The term “infallible” is a little less absolute, however. It allows for the view of some Evangelicals that the Bible could have minor errors of history and geography while still being absolutely trustworthy and authoritative in matters of doctrine and Christian living. Evangelicals are also much more open to the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit, whereas the Fundamentalists are not. Among Evangelicals who are not part of the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement, there is often an acknowledgment that miracles, including speaking in tongues and divine healing, can still take place today, even if they are not regarded as the norm or the paradigm. The Southern Baptists and the Holiness groups (such as Nazarenes and Wesleyans) are still overwhelmingly opposed to speaking in tongues. Consequently, the 216
Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism Charismatic movement among them is still small in comparison to that in mainline denominations. Ironically, then, Trinitarian Pentecostals are closely aligned with some groups that discourage speaking in tongues but in theological opposition to other groups that are open to speaking in tongues. The NAE Statement of Faith is as follows: 241 1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. 4. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. 5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. 6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. 7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. 217
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A <strong>History</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christian</strong> <strong>Doctrine</strong><br />
were more liberal than those <strong>of</strong> most Southern Baptists.<br />
There are also many Evangelicals within the mainline<br />
denominations, especially in the southern U.S. Moreover,<br />
in Third World countries, Protestants tend to be more conservative<br />
than in the West.<br />
Key <strong>Doctrine</strong>s <strong>of</strong> Evangelicalism<br />
Evangelicals affirm the basic theology <strong>of</strong> historic<br />
Protestantism. In opposition to Liberalism, they affirm<br />
the same doctrines as the Fundamentalists, although they<br />
usually express them more moderately. As an example,<br />
Fundamentalists <strong>of</strong>ficially state that the Bible is<br />
“inerrant,” while Evangelicals typically state that it is<br />
“infallible.” The dictionary meaning <strong>of</strong> both words is<br />
essentially the same, and most Evangelicals would also<br />
affirm that the Bible is “inerrant.” The term “infallible” is<br />
a little less absolute, however. It allows for the view <strong>of</strong><br />
some Evangelicals that the Bible could have minor errors<br />
<strong>of</strong> history and geography while still being absolutely<br />
trustworthy and authoritative in matters <strong>of</strong> doctrine and<br />
<strong>Christian</strong> living.<br />
Evangelicals are also much more open to the miraculous<br />
work <strong>of</strong> the Holy Spirit, whereas the Fundamentalists<br />
are not. Among Evangelicals who are not part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Pentecostal/Charismatic movement, there is <strong>of</strong>ten an<br />
acknowledgment that miracles, including speaking in<br />
tongues and divine healing, can still take place today,<br />
even if they are not regarded as the norm or the paradigm.<br />
The Southern Baptists and the Holiness groups (such<br />
as Nazarenes and Wesleyans) are still overwhelmingly<br />
opposed to speaking in tongues. Consequently, the<br />
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