A couple of questions for Christian Fundamentalist only.?

Question

So that I may have a better understanding as to your position and viewpoint would you be kind enough to supply me with the basics of your belief?

I would like to know as to which Version of the Holy Bible that you hold close to your hearts?

Are you all of one Religious Sect., or are you separated in different Sects?

And not to be rude or disrespectful, do you follow the teachings of the Bible Literal (as some on this forum have claimed)?

I ask this so that I may have a better understanding of who you are and what you believe and mean no disrespect in any of my questions.

Peace and Love
Sam

Thank you and Please No Bashing.

You Rock Dusty!!!!!!!!
Love & Peace
Sam

YOU GUYS ROCK!

This is the first time in a long time that I have felt the Spirit with in me.
You have moved me greatly and YES I will be asking more questions.

Peace & Love
Sam

Answer 1

Hi Sam.
I consider myself a fundamentalist in this respect: I believe the Bible to be the literal inspired Word of God and I believe Jesus Christ was the Son of God come down from heaven to die on a cross for the sins of men and who was raised on the third day and ascended bodily into heaven to sit at the right hand of God. He will literally raise from the dead all who have put their faith in Him. He will literally return in glory to establish His earthly Kingdom. He will literally judge the wicked and these will literally be cast into a lake of fire and be tormented forever while His saints - that is, all true believers will enjoy eternity in His presence, forever free from evil, sin, pain and death.

What you need to understand is the word "fundamentalist" has become a stereotypical catch-all phrase to stigmatize believers and relegate them to the category of "fruitcakes" and "religious hypocrites" and "ignorant simpletons".
It makes it quite convenient for people. That way they can dismiss them summarily and never even consider whether there is any truth or substance to the things they assert and the beliefs they adhere to.
They can make assumptions that they all think the same way, walk the same way, talk the same way.
This way they can be neatly filed away, leaving their judges with the impression that nothing they ever say can be deemed of any real value.

I am by no means suggesting that some who call themselves fundamentalists fail to fit the stereotype of rigid self-righteous dogmatic and overbearing tyrants. To be sure, I have met a few.
But any time you think you can parse a class of people and sort them out into six neat little categories; you have already proven yourself to be exactly like those you are judging.
Hope that helps!

Answer 2

Hi Sam! I am fond of the NKJ as well as the Modern Spelling version of the Tyndale translation of the New Testament.

I take the Bible literally wherever a legitimate case can be made for taking it literally. I apply those things which are clearly meant for me, a gentile, and do not suppose to take on those things which were clearly written for the Jews, such as the keeping of the Sabbath, etc.

I am fond of the apostles creed and agree with the nicene creed. I must admit that in spite of desiring unity, there is not clear denomination which agrees with all others, and there are "fundamentalists" within any given denomination.

Incidentally, there seems to be a movement afoot which attempts to put fundamentalist Christianity and fundamentalist Islam in the same category. The similarity ends with the fact that each believes one ought to adhere strictly to the things written in each religion's book. For a Christian, this means, among other things, that we are to love our sinful neighbors; for the Muslim it means that they are to kill them. Fundamentalist Christians do not accept adding man's traditions to the Bible; fundamentalist Muslims do not accept adding ahadith to the Koran.

I really despise the comparison, but there it is.

Tom

Answer 3

Well Sam, intersting question.

I am fundamental in the fact that I believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God. The version of the Bible I choose to carry is a true King James version, although to help with better understanding when I study, I am not opposed to some modern versions.

You asked are we/they all of one religion. Well, I would answer that by making this statement:
I am a CHRISTIAN by FAITH, a BAPTIST by choice.
You see, I believe that as long as a person has been Saved, where they go to church is totally up to them. Eternal life is not based upon WHERE you go to church but WHOM you have belived in. And according to the Bible there is only one name on which I can believe and gain eternal life.

As for literal followings of Gods word....The Bible is a blueprint for how mankind should make and build his/her life.

Jesus was clear in what he said and the way we should act. I think it begs the question:Are we able to live literal as the Bible instructs? answer - No. Why - we're human not divine. We're going to faulter from time to time.

If we're Saved, howeve, and a true child of God then he, as our Father will, love us, instruct us and at times disciplin us...but never turn his back on us.

No. I can't live a literal Biblical life, but I can try.

For the record Sam, no disrespect in asking, so non taken. My email address is on my profile. I'd be happt to continue discussing this as much as you would like, and,

Peace you you too.

Answer 4

Thank you Sam for your gently worded question. I am going to keep this somewhat short and sweet.
Dusty Scribe covers it for me, so my answer would be for the most part identical to his. Except I don't read the Bible 2 xs a year. Once is about all I can muster at this time.
I do read a variety of translations for a number of reasons.
Not the least of which is to keep it fresh, and be familiar with a wider vernacular.

I simply find some of the translations more accessible.
Peace and love to you also.

Answer 5

When picking a version of the Bible to read make sure it is taken from the "Dead Sea Scrolls" and other manuscript texts and not just a "paraphrased" version. When it says paraphrased it is somebodys interpretation....and not from a group of scholars who have studied the ancient scrolls etc...


The best way to understand the Bible is to read it; then reread it; then study it; then "rightly" divide. When reading ask yourself who is the author talking to and during which dispensation; the old testament or the new testament? There are 3 dispensations in the Bible. The first dispensation is "Patriarchal", when God spoke directly to "Father Heads of Households" such as; Adam, Noah and Abraham etc. The 2nd dispensation is the "Mosaical" God wrote the 10 commandments and many other ceremonial laws and ordinances. This law was to his "chosen" people the Israelites. He chose a nation for the saviour of the world to be born into. Many of the books of the old testament show when the Jews disobeyed they were captured and used as slaves by the heathen nations around them such as; Assyria, Babylon, Medes & Persians, Roman Empire and Greecian Empire. When God's people repented they were then freed. This lesson is to show God demands obedience then and now. The third dispensation is the "Christian" dispensation which came into force after Jesus died on the cross. (Heb.9:15) It is for all mankind both Jew and Greek. (Ephesians 2:12..)The first gospel "good News" sermon was taught on the day of Pentecost in Acts chapter 2. Peter taught it and showed how they had just crucified the "son of God"...however, all was not lost...(vs. 37-41) because Jesus arose from the dead...thereby giving us hope that we too will arise if we obey God (Heb.5:9) and go someday to be with God in Heaven. The theme of the Bible is...Someone is coming to save us....because man sinned...and God cannot be where sin is...he sent his son to come to earth to pay the debt on the cross for all of mankinds sin....

someone is coming......
someone came........... and now
someone is coming again.....

to take the "saved" home.

Praise God.

You have to read the context to see what is literal and what is not. It isn't as difficult as some think...all it takes is common sense and study of the Bible. Most people don't search it out...just listen to what preachers and their friends say....you need to search it yourself.

The book of Revelation was written in symbolic language and not to be taken literal. It tells you that at the beginning of the book. The reason is because the christians were being persecuted....so it was written so the authorities of the day wouldn't understand their communications between themselves. The message of Revelation is simple...hang in there even if they kill you cause you will be with God in the next life. He that overcomes will inherit eternal life. Horray!!

Answer 6

1. NIV..but when I can't understand something I look at Word On The Street..it's not meant to be the bible or to replace it, it just puts it in simpler texts.
2. Explain sect.. I am Christian...that's all...
3. I follow them when I can, which is wrong, and I need work..but no one is perfect right?

Answer 7

I have been described as fundamentalist, so will answer your question.

My congregation follows the example of first-century churches as described in the New Testament of the Bible. We do use the King James version for reference, but also use the New International Version and New American Standard Bible translations because they are easier to read and understand. Our lead minister actually is able to read the original Greek (but not the Hebrew, yet) and offers additional explanations from time to time.

Our congregation has elected Elders and Deacons as described in the Bible. These leaders, along with the ministers, act as a governing board of sorts in that they set goals for the congregation. They are also held responsible for shepherding the rest of the congregation and guiding their spiritual growth.

We do correspond with other similar congregations, and we sometimes even partner up for events and activities. Several congregations have gotten together each year for the last 15 years to sponsor an annual Marriage Retreat open to all married couples where we share and learn ways to make our marriages even better than they are today. My wife and I are occasional facilitators at these and other family oriented events.

We do not have any church leadership higher than congregational Elders. The Bible does not describe any such leadership position above congregational Elder so we have no Pope, no Bishops or other named leadership positions nor do we have a national office.

It is our belief, as stated in the Bible, that there is only one true "church", and that is made up of all the believers in the world. The Bible warned us that humans would from time to time get caught up in their own importance, and profess false doctrines. We are called to evaluate the words of a human being and compare them to the words of God as documented in the Bible.

Because we refer to many different translations of the Bible in our studies, we are comfortable that we are getting as much as we can out of this Inspired Word Of God.

We do not follow the word of any particular human being, even our very own preacher. It is our responsibility to keep him in check as he leads us. We must take is lessons and words and compare them to what we read and understand in the Bible. If he appears incorrect, we tag him and ask for explanations. Sometimes it is just our misunderstanding, sometimes it is his.

Because we take our faith seriously, we can be a tough audience. The minister has to be really sure of what he says, because he knows there will be a line waiting for him before he even leaves the building if he is off track.

We understand that the Old Testament is there for our learning and understanding. The "laws" that were in effect for the Jews are not in effect for us. Christ fulfilled the old laws and brought newer, simpler laws for us today and these are explained throughout the New Testament.

We understand that we are called to "Share the Good News" that Christ took all of our sins and paid the full price for them so we would not have to. Of course, we also understand that sharing is not the same as forcing our ideas on others. Our sharing is from the joy we feel at knowing that we have been forgiven, our sins have been washed away, and no longer remembered. Joy also because as human beings, we are not perfect and we will sin from time to time, but through God's gift of Grace, we still do not have to pay the price of sin, namely eternal death.

I believe I have answered your questions. If I have left something unanswered, or have inspired more questions, I will be happy to make every attempt to clarify things.

Answer 8

first of all don't sense responsible approximately asking those questions. you're meant to. the hassle-free answer on your question is. God is God. in case you're able to desire to in good shape God right into a field and understand him a hundred% then he would not be God. He would be basically an extremely efficient guy or woman. The confusing answer is. That condemnation wasn't area of God's plan for us. Mankind has been given the present of unfastened will. Mankind chosen sin. The Bible says the wages of sin is dying. while Adam and Eve sinned they had to pay the fee of dying. God sent Jesus to die on the bypass. while Jesus died he paid the fee for us. the only element we ought to do is have self assurance in Jesus. so which you ask properly if God knew that Adam and Eve would sin, why did he create Adam and Eve interior the 1st place. that's the hen and egg project and know one is conscious the answer to this different than God himself. at some point we can know the respond yet not in this life. in case you knew the answer to the clarification why God does each and everything then you certainly can in good shape God right into a field after which you arrive back on a similar answer above. This international is a attempt for God's toddlers. Why did God choose to objective his toddlers? while and in case you have a newborn of your own. Will you place him/her in a padded room and basically enable them to do each and everything you wan them to do? Or will you enable them to journey the international an learn and improve? Why would God create a gaggle of robots? Why would he not provide us unfastened will? right here is what I even have heard that God is like. do you recognize what absolute 0 is? Absolute 0 is the theoretical temperature at which entropy would attain its minimum fee. In layman's words. that's the backside temperature which would be carried out. So in a feeling there is not any such element as "coldness". there is basically loss of warmth. So 0 warmth ability absolute 0. some warmth is above absolute 0. If "coldness" replaced into some thing, then which ability shall we upload "coldness" to an merchandise, to that end reducing that is temperature below absolute 0. Does this make sense? God is sorta a similar way. God is organic stable. The absence of God is evil. God did not create evil. Evil is the absence of God. in step with possibility one among your assessments in this life is to overcome your fears. in step with possibility your attempt is to place your believe in God and go away your concern at the back of?

Answer 9

Fundamentalists are not limited to a particular denomination. We are those Christians who believe in the "fundamentals" of the Christian faith. These include, and are not limited to:

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.

• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

• 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.

• We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

• 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.

• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

As to the Bible I use, I read through the Bible at least twice a year, and change the translation/version each time. This gives me a broad understanding of the original languages/concepts. My favorite for general reading is the NIV, and my favorite for study is the NKJV.

I hope that helps!

Answer 10

Since I was once called one and don't even know what it means,,,I read KJV...I stand upon the word of God the Bible...I live it breathe it and know that my God will supply all my needs according to the riches in Heaven...Thank you for the question..