Reclaiming Authentic Fundamentalism

From the Preface

The purpose in this book is to define some of what has gone wrong in Fundamentalism and, at least in part, prescribe a solution; to demonstrate why a rebuilding is necessary and bring into focus some of the areas where it must take place.

The belief system of contemporary Fundamentalism is not sourced in its reaction to the cultural milieu, but in its understanding of the Biblical mandate. It argues that Fundamentalists hold to a set of beliefs which transcend all cultures and all times because those beliefs are sourced in the eternal Word of God. And when our behavioral patterns begin to match with our belief system, Fundamentalism will once again become the effective agent of redemptive change which God has always intended for it to be.

Reclaiming Authentic Fundamentalism begins by defining the hindrances to a balanced Fundamentalism and identifying those ingredients which have prohibited authenticity in its super-structure. It continues with a discussion of four key areas of ministry, which, if understood properly and fleshed out biblically, could enable us to take a giant step toward reclaiming an authentic variety of Fundamentalism. These areas have to do with servant leadership, urgent evangelism, expository preaching, and Christian separation. Finally, the book closes with a call for Biblical revival, the ultimate solution to the ills which face any community of believers in Jesus Christ.