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Volumel/Number3 JOUPNIAL,"Novemberl9S2 Editoricls

You Soid Itl Lettersto the Editor Jerry Fclwell Comments B Ccrpitol Punishment lor Cqpitol Crimes Perspective R The New F\mdqmentalism BrllDowell. Jr

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T2 Seculor Humanism-The Word ol Mqn Dovrd Beck 1B Is Wqr Ever in the Will of God? DcrvrdJeremioh 24 The Primccy ol hecrching Woodrow M Kroll 28 Muustq Fundomenlolist Fight? RobertAllen ?rl The Voice ol the People in the King Jcmes fiqdition Arthur L Fcustod ?,4, Bob Jones,Sr,-Delender ol the Foith Ruth McClellon 48 You Can Be Happy, Wise,qnd Successful JC, Grooms

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Looking Bcck 34 The King Jcmes Version Ed Dobson LookingAheod 35 The King Jomes Version Todcry Ed Hrndson o&A 36 An Interview with BR,Lokin /1(\ Thunder in the Pulpit a\,,/ Do Right Though the Ston Foll Sermonby Bob Jones,Sr. Bible Study 43 The Ropture-The Next Greqt Evenl in Prophecy Hcrold L Wrllmrngrton Book Report 44 Criswell's Guidebook lor Pqstors Lile-StyleEvongelism Second Americon Revolution Soop Box 66 Biblicql Feminism? Jcriet C'Recn'

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P\( ) Whqt Price PromiscuiM 52 World Religious News qA For Your Inlormotion I hove received my copy oI your I jtst finished reoding your crticle Dr, Dollols onologry "We cne the new mogozine, the F\rndcrnentqlist deoling with the weoker brother only ormy I know which shootsits Joumql qnd Ithonkyou very much. issue, qnd cont express to you the own wounded," is fqllocious. Fun- It looks like o very irrlormcrtive comtort I received in observing how dqmentqlists don't shoot theil publicotion, ond it is certoirrly well closely we qgree. It's kind of nice to wounded, they shoot the troitorsond done. know you're not olone! Whot is the desertersjust like ony other ormy My Iomily ond I cre especiolly cnnozing to me, is the wcry you ond I in the world grctified thcrtyou hcrve included my contoke the Word ol God ond come Our ormy hos the odvontoge ot husbond in your list ol twelve to the some conclusions even hoving o perfect set ol rules to go by Ieoding Fundcrnentqlists of this cen- though we qre 3,OOO miles crport (the Word of God) ond hos the dil hrry who qre no longer living here ond hcrve never discussed the issues ficulty ot requiring perfection ctrnong us. He wcrs certcrinly q Fun- previously...we serve qn incredible (holiness ond seporotion) of its domentqlist from heod to toe - ond God. soldiers.lllhen sin mcns the soldie/s wcs glod to be counted so. And he You hcrve been oble to lcry your eflectiveness,oll ol us would ogrree "being deqd, yet speoketh" os finger on the cutting edge ol the prob thqt he should lecrve the bcrttlefield dogrmaticolly cnrd uncompromising- lem. Most ol us hcrve not yet come until repentonce ond restorotion ly os when he wcs with us, through to the point ol reolly mokeng the hcrve mode him fit to serve effective- his recorded ond printed messoges. Scripfures olone, the "bottom line" ol ly. (Ihis is putting our wounded in the Thqnk you sincerely lor the honor our lifestyle.lt is especiolly dilficult lor hospitol, il you must use Dl. Dollq/s you hcrve bestowed upon him ond q minister to su-bject Ns mnd to the onologry.) When violotion ol the upon us It is our proyer thqt this new Scriphrre, ond not vice verso. Until sepcncrtionstondords ol the Word oI ptrlolication will be well received we come to the point ol ollowing God lind o mon oiding ond obetting qnd thot through it our Lord will be Scriph:re to hold full swoy over our the enemy, then he is q trqitor or q glorified. tlodition qnd ministeriol peer deserter qnd he deservesto be shot, pressure, confusion ond conllict will I will olso be most interestedto see Mrs,Oliver B.Greene be the watermqrk ol fundomen- iI you ochieve your "forum" with Greenville. S.C. tolism. your journol. Will you reolly print Unlortunotely, we toke thot both sides ot issuesor wjll your jour- English word "offend" ond im- nol become o promotionol rog lor mediotely ottoch the thoughts ol "u- your side of the controversy? "provoke," "qnnoy," "cdfront," Thonks so very much for the ritate," premiere issue ol your beoutiful new etc. to the meoning oi the text. I hcrve Deon A. Goddcnd.Postor mogozinel PublisNng olwcrys believed o ccueful shrdy of Bethony BoptistChurch is one ol the "offend" cseqs where we leel we cctn speok the word Ieods us to o com- Ccryce,S.C, pletely with some cuthong. You ond your dilferent understonding. crecrtive personnel hcrve done on Pcrul's tsoge wos in reference to destroyrng the loith ol o boby Chris- Yesterdoy I received o copy ol outstonding job in your lirst issue. your you glory tiqn. Most of us would hoppily set new mogozine, Let me tell Congrrchrlcrtions, with oll to the thot mogozine is superb. I enjoyed Lord Jesus Chist. oside our own preference il we reolly knew it wqs going to destroy every orticle. I lound inlormcrtion, I om shoring my copy with our motivqtion, irstruction, ond blessing Editoriol sloff, qs well crs with ol someone's lqith. I'm convinced most some "weoker qs I reod. I mqiled in rny sLr-bscription the business triends ond the people of these we lobel brothers" quolify. ond I look lorword to ersuing issues, thot we mix with here in Colorodo reolly donl They cne not (i.e.young, The mogozine mokes me op- Springs, ond qll ol the comments weoker novice believers) brothen at oll .,they ctre "conten- preciote my responsibility os o tue hcrve been unonimous. Fundqmenlqlst. We wish you God's sigrnol tious" brothers; indeed, some hove bless- "gift Thqnks lor your strongleodership, ings in the months the the ol discord," oheod with q Your inlluence is needed in this no- plonning ond publiccrtion of it, os it There is not orrly distinct drl- q Ierence between o weoker brother tion ond I om hoppy thot you hcrve will be temendous service to the to rolly together Lord's people. ond o contentious one, but olso dil- been used oll ol us Iering instruction os to how we under the F'undcrnentolist bonner. John T. Bqss should deql with them. A simple Executive Vice President perusol ol ony concordonce wou.ld Ron Brshop Christiqn Booksellers Assn. be higily irshuctive. TerrnesseeTemple Uruvelsity Denver, Colo. Chottonoogto,Tenn. Joe Buonqssissi.Pqstor Costo Meso, Cqlil.

FUNDAMENTALISTJOURNAI I would like to express my qp- ments does o gneot dissenrice to q troversy, qnd no inlorming precicrtionlor the quolrty ond integrri- worm-heqrted, evongelistic, qnd mogozine ccsndo tNs.The inerroncy ty ol your new mogozrne, Hrn- crecrtiveBoptist leoder, Your closing debote in the Southern BoptistCon- dcmrentqlist Joumql. It is o brecrth oI comment obout his supportof Jimmy vention is not the sctrneone omong Iresh oir in the oreo ol editoriol con- Corter in I98O is on crttempt to im- the Fundomentolists,We do need tent in Christicu'rpublicqtion, reflect- pugn his motives cnd oppeors to me some clcnificcrtion,The bockpoge ot ing o degrreeof excellence seldom to be o "cheop shot' towcnd one your mogozine corries qn odvertise- seen in the mqss of Christicrrmedio who is trying to reqch people with ment thot the New King Jcnnes is in the mqrket ploce. I highly com- the gospel.Hod the politicol speoker gneoterthon ony other Bible.Yet the mend you lor the introduction ol thot evening been Ronold Reogon Bible in the pews is the King Jcrnes your joumol to the body ot Ctuist. Jimmy Cqrter,Jeny Folwell or Pope Version, You need lo moke some I wonld qlso ond loremost like to John Poul Il he would responsrJcly clcrificcrtions.I leel. express my oppreciotion on beholl hcrve been "edited out' to ollow of the Interncrtionql Christiqn Em- more time for the presentotion of the Mqrk S.Hodges, Poslor bossy,Jensolem lor the outstonding gospel, Thomosville,N.C, Mr. FeirrJcerg It oppeors lrom your I orticle by John S, en- orticle thot q titled "Why Ctuistiors Should Sup- you would hcrve prelened lor Jimmy Thonk you for sending me copy port Isroel."I cqnnot help but believe Allen to cut bock on the gospel in ol the premiere issue oI the Fun- thot God'sblessing will be upon your order to insert o bit ol politicol dcmrentqlist Joumal. I hqve reod work, qs you hcrve chosen to honor rhetoric thqt coincides with your some ot it in detoil ond perused it oll qll Isrqel,the "opple ol Hiseye" in your pNlosophy.Personclly,l om glod to with reol interest, However, in premiere and introductory issue ol hcrveo mon producing our Southern loirness i felt I ought to express my the t\rndcmentqlist Joumql. We Boptist television speciols who surpriseond disoppointment of two is qrticle ore truly living in the dcry when we more concerned with o gospel things in the poper. One is cu-r ore seeing the literol lullillment ol messogethcnr o politicol speech,We ond the other o personolity, God's promise - "l will bless those would qll do well to leqrn him, l. I wcrs surprised ond discrp- lrom qt "weqk thqt blessthee..." Genesis I2,3. pointed the soup" ond Tim Reddin "milk ond cidel' report on the Jim Jqckson Borcelono Rood BoptistChulch Sou{[eln Boptist Convention Executive Director Hot Springs Villoge, Ark. meeting in New Orleons.II o person United Stoles Christion Embossv, hqd not known better he could eosi Isroel Yotu new mogczine is obsolutely Iy conclude lrom the orticle in The stor[ing. I believe it wi]l send q shock Joumcl.thot there is reolly notilng On poge six of your premiere wcrve through the whole CMstion bod going on in the SouthernBoptist issue you stcrted "We must extend community. I believe the mogozine Convention.I higNy recommend Dr. our vision to evongelize the world in will be o grrecrtsuccess. I1 you will Wolter Hondlord's report on the Con- our liletime, We must stop being so send me some registrotion forms, I venlion in the Sword ol the Lord ond nego[ve qnd criticql ol everyone will push it in our congregction,lMhy Dr. Robert Sumne/s report in the who is trying to reqch people with don't you moke the deol to my Biblicql Evcngelist. My honest opin. the gospel," I ognee. It tollows, then, church lor the two-yeor subscription ion is thqt the report in the t\rn- thot I must toke issuewith your com- tor $14.95,I think I con get o lot ol damentqlist Joumcl is not worthy to ments on poge 62 ol the some edi subscriptions, ond I would like my qppeqr in the kind ol pcrper thcrt tion under the heoding, "Jimmy people to reod cr high-closs honest Fundomentolists would ex- Allen Edits Bush's Comments On mogozine like this. pect from Jerry Fqlwell. 2. I wqs olso surprrsedand disop- New Right In SBCSpeciol," Trumon DoIIqr.Postor I wos present in New Orleqns pointed crt one ol the men oppeor- Korsos City BoptistTemple ing on the front cover of the when Vice-hesident George Bush Kcrsos City, Mo. qddressed the SouthernBoptist Con- mogozine with oll the other gionts ol vention Posto/s Corrlerence. Fundomentolism qnd Evongelism. I I olso qssulne viewed the television speciol pro- I do not believe, os Dollor stcrtes, thot Dr. L S, Choler is Dr duced from the evening's sessionby thot qU one hqs to do is believe the Lewis SperryCholer. If so,he wos on the SBCRodio ond TelevrsionCom. "five tundqmentqls" to be q F\rn- enemy ol those other men in the mission,heoded by JimmyAllen.lt motter ol revivol ond soulwinning. is domentolist.Mony Ccrtholicsbelieve qt true thot Mr. Bush'sremqrks were not the "[ve fundcrnentqls." And Dollcn He wrote leost one book strongly included in the speciol, However,iet stqtes,"There hos ottocking lorge scole revivols ond been virh:olly no preoching me remind you whot wos, disogneement omong conservcrtive soulwinning even coll- The telecost included inspiring scholqrsthqt these the ing some of these men by nome ore doctrines pictues music, heort-wqrming tesilmony ot held by oll Fundqmentqlists."Maybe whose crppeor on the fiont God's saving groce, qnd q powerful not omong so-colled lundqmentol cover, He opposed the giving ol o messogeby Billy Grqhom from postors. postors public invrtotion for sinnersto occept John Baptist Most Bcrptst qlter 3J6,It included crr crppeol to respond Ctuist the preoching of the who cne Rrndqmentqlists, believe qnd to the gospel, os hundreds did thqt lhese "five fundqmentols" need to Gospel the Word of God. It he night in the Superdome. It wos be delined ever renounced the bod book dght to mqke one o tue qm plonned - from stqrt to linish - to Fundcrnentqlist. The Devil himsetl belore his deoth I not crwcre ol it. confront the viewer with the clcrims believes the "five fundomentqls"l ol Jesus Cfuist cnd His glorious Ed Hindson'sorticle on inenoncy Alfred O. Thornton gospel ol sqlvqtion. Its purpose wos Iqils to even considerthe true debqte AssistontPqstor evongelistic, not politicol. rognng in fundcrnentol circles obout Victory BoptistChurch Your suggestionthcrt Jimmy Allen the issue of "Whch"Scliphrre is the Eusts,Flq. "edited" the Vice-President'scom- Word ol God.He just igrnoresthis con-

NO\GMBERl9B2 JTPPYTALVTLL COMMTNTE CapitalPunishmenr for capitalGrimes

structed the postdiluvian civilization of he recent execution of con- Noah's day: "Whoso sheddeth man's victed murdercr Frar-rk blood, by man shall his blood bc shed: Coppola u'as valiantly sup- for ir-rtl-re image of God madc he man" ported by Virginia's Governor, Charles (Gcn. 9:6). Murder, thcrefore, is vier','cd Robb. Thc govcrnor deserves our as :i capital crimc rvorthy of capital highcst accoladefcrr a couragcousstand punishment. It is to be punished by on lr controvclsial issue. Thc rencrvccl clcath bccar-rscof the sanctity of human u'illingness of many stiltcs to enforce Iifc rvhich cxists in ttre "image of Cod." thc dcath pcnalty for capitalcrimcs has Further, thc Mosaic Law dcmar-rdedthe touchcd off bittcr opposition by a dcath per-ralty for scveral offcnces nurnbcr of libcral clcrgymen. They call u'ithir-r thc covenant communiry of "barbaric" such pcnalty lincl "unchris- israel (Exod. 2l:12; Lcv. 20:10;Dcut. tiar.r." Yct thc Biblc clearly rcachcs 17:2-7). t'apital punrshn-rcntfrrr caprtal crirncs, ]n the Ncrv Tcstirmcnt, Jesus ac- to thc intrinsic valuc of a per- firotect rt1rt1'l1lr.' r'rliJrtv,'f rlrt. Jcarh l.cnrlry son's right to life. in tl'rc casc of thc rvoman takcn in Irr thc ()od Olcl Tcstarncnt, in- adultery and ordered the Phariseesto

PIPEPflCTIVT TheNew Fundamentalism by BilI Dawell, Jr.

o define fundamentalism is somethins like Biblicalorthocloxy goes back to apostolictimes, From col- defining "\il/har is man?" Ir is not difficult to onial daysuntil about the time of the Civil \?ar, America re- portray a specificFundamentalist, but to catch the mained solidly orthodox. Practically all denominations and soul of fundamentalism,so thar what you definedescribes a1l Bible schoolsheld firmly to thosedocrrines espoused today by .illar Fundamentalists,challenges the mind. Onc can list someof Fundamentalistsuntil after the Betweenthe States.Such the thingsFundamcntalists believe, but that is more the out- beliefsflow narurally and inevitably from the Bible when read rvardexpression of fundamentalism,not the soul. and interpretedin a literal (historical-grammatical)sense. We must distingulsh between fundamentalism as an During the latrerparr of rhe 1800'sand early1900's, cer- adherencero biblical orthodoxy and fundamentalismas an tain European thought forms began to make their way to organized movement, militant and aggressivein its {ight America. This new way of tliinking datedback ro the time of againstthe encroachmentsof a liberal,modernistic approach the German philosopherslmmanuel Kant (1724-1804)and to Scriptureand truth. GeorgWilhelm Frledrich Hegel (1770-1831). Up to their rime, truth rvas generally vicwed as "something that could be known." Truth was truth and its opposite was clearly false. Bill Dowell, Jr., is a speechand theologlpro- Men did not agreeon the definition of truth, but they be- fessorand chairmanof GeneralStudies o;tBaptist lieved it could be known. Hegel developed a new way of Bible CoIIege,Springfield, Missoarl, wlrcre he is thinking. Ultimately many came to believe rhar absolute alsoco-pastor of BaptistTemple. trurh could not be known. The conceptof rrurh became relative.Truth ceasedto be truth and its counterpart error,

rUN DAMENTAIIST IOURNAT stone her (John B:1-11).When they himself was executed by Nero, whose the death penalty, but q.uhenand cuhy. refused, He pardoned her. He also right to govern was defended by Paul. The administrarion of jusrice by acknowledged (Matt. 5:21) that those The Roman Empire executed some of human authorities is God's answer to who had committed murder were in the greatestChristians who ever lived, the sinful oppression of anarchy. The danger of the judgment (capital punish- including the apostle Peter. In the Mid- greatestbenefit of capital punishment is m('nt). Tn snire of His own exccution dlc Ages, the improper mixture of civil the guarantee to sociery rhat life is between two thieves, Christ never and ecclesiasticalpower led to the un- sacred. A low view of human life will spoke against capital punishment as a just persecution and execution of saints always lead to the rejection of the death social evil. In Paul's E.pistlc to the and sinners alike. Godly believers and penalty. Romans (13:1-7),the apostlereaffirmed notorious hereticswere both dealt with The standard of justice which *L.,rlru ^-;--;^l- pllll\ lpltr .L^.rilirr L,,-iluillan gOVL'fnment cruelly. demands capital punishment cannot be is ordained of God and has the right to There is no excusefor thc Christian used to deny what that standard "hear th,.srvord"ro rrrrni:hevi[. to usc governmental aurhority to demands. Thcre is a basic illogic to call persecutcunbelievers, anymore than it capital punishment inhuman. The in- The Administration of Justice is fair for ser'ulariststo usc the govern- humanity was the crlme which called ment to persecutebelievers. But misuse for capital consequences.The inhuman Thc right of human beings to of the power of government does not act was performed by the murderer, not govern one anothcr is a God-givcn invalidate the legitimacy of thc conccpt by the state executing capital punish, mandatc and that mandate includes of government. Nor docs the misuse of ment. Capital punishment emphasizes rapita)punishmcnt. However, t he prirr- capital punishmer-rt invalidate its the highest possible regard for human ciple of justice is equally emphasized in proper usage. lifc. Man is so valuable and significant Scripture (Gen. 18:19;Prov. 8:15; Col. that anyonc who denies his basic right 4:I). The misuse o{ governmcntal A Proper View of Human Life to life must face the consequenceof los- power also is clearly condcmned (Prov. ing his own life. The worth of the in- 16:10-1 5; 72:22,7.3).Unfortunately, the That thc Bible defends capital dividual is so grcat that the highest rccord of church history is filled with punishmcnt is obvious. The real ques- pcnalty is reservedto those who would gross misuses of such power. Paul ticrn is not u,hetlvr God has authorized take the lifc of anothe.. n

but rather became a mere "thesis" or tentative assertionof a "fallible Bible through which God's trurh came," a channel what appearedat a given moment to be truth. Its opposite through which God spoketo men, rather than the very Word wasno longererror, but an "antithesis"of two opposites,into of God that communicates a once-for-all message to a kind of nebuloustruth. mankind. Much like a rod submergedin warer appearsto move as Fundamentalismcannot accept such a way of thinking viewed from different positionsor with the movement of the when appliedto the Bible.When liberaltheology, built upon water,so truth is elusive,Hegel believed. ln the sameway rhat that thought system,began to entrench itself in America, the exact position of the rod at the bottom of the body of strong oppositionto it arose.An intensetheological battle water could not be determined visually without considering waged between the modernists and Fundamentalistsin the a1lof its apparentmovements, so in the searchfor truth one early 1900's,Unfortunately, the Fundamentalistslost control must acceptall beliefsas someform of relative rrurh. No one of denominational leadership,though both sideshad some position is absolutely true. Truth, therefore, can only be brilliant minds supporting their views. After the liberals soughtby a synthesisof opposingstatements, no matterhow gained influence in America, the education receivedat col- radically they might differ. But even the synrhesiswas not ab- leges and seminaries became increasingly liberal and solute truth, for it too lent itselfro an opposingposition to be humanistic. Fundamentalistsfor a time rejectedsuch educa- included in the eternal quest for truth. Thus they concluded tion and many becamesuspect of education in general.Too that truth no longer could be found in the absolute pro- many young Christians were corrupted and ruined by an nouncementsof Scripture,but rather in an unendingsearch educationthat changedtheir beliefs.Their education under. for a synthesisthat blended the divergenr views and con- mined confidencein the authority of Scripture as absolute tradictionsof limitlessopposing beliefs. truth. If that is what educationdoes, thought many Fun- Obviously, this approachto rrurh led to toleranceof wide- damentalists, then education is evil. A type of anti- ly different religiousbeliefs, even non-Christian religions.The intellectualismcrept over a largesegment of fundamentalism. approach,by its very nature, was not dogmaticand couid not The idea developedthat, "I'd rather be ignorant and know be. Those who acceptedit were ever seekingtruth, but never God than to be an educatedinfidel and spend eternity in able to come to the knowledge of truth. Since truth was hell." BecauseFundamentalists were zealous,dogmatic, and relative, they believed, ir was impossibleto know absolute totally dedicatedto the absolutetruth of God's Word, masses truth. They relegatedthe Bible to rhe caregory of relative of lower-classworking people were attracted to their fiery, truth. \(hen peopleconsidered the Bible, it lost true meaning hearrfelt,revivalistic preaching. Fundamental churchesgrew because of the method of interpretation, ailegoricaliy, phenomenally,but primarilyof the lower-class,less-educated, mythologically,or merely a parh ro truth. Karl Barth spokeof poor, common people.Fundamentalism began ro be equated

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I with ignorance. For this reason the liberals largely ignored espousesthe fact that "God is and God has spoken." He has the Fundamentalists.Most Fundamentalist preacherswere spokento us by the prophets,by JesusChrist, and by the poorly equipped intellectually to confront effectively the apostles,as accuratelyrecorded and preservedin the Bible. theologicalerrors of liberal scholars.The best the fundamen- The Bible's absolute,universal truth is equally true for all tal preacherscould do wasto resortto satire,biting sarcasm, men, unchangeable truth for all generations. The Bible name-calling, and tearing down "straw men." These reveals truth, and does not conceal it in some mystical, preacherswere often inaccurate in their information and allegoricalpresentation. God saidwhat He meant and meant sometimesunfair in their assessments.Liberal scholarscon- what He said.We can know the truth by readingthe Bible in sideredFundamentalists to be anachronisticrelics of the past, the sameway we readan encyclopediaor any historicalbook. unworthy of serious attention. Fundamentalists were ig- The Bible is to be understood iiterally, unless the context norant; therefore, what they stood for was unsound and clearlyindicates otherwise. could not be reconciled with an intelligent, enlightened This is the soul of fundamentalism. The differencebe- mind. tweena liberaland a Fundamentalistis in their approachto All this is changing today. Many bright minds, well ruth. The liberalsays, "Truth is relativeand obscure."The educated and fully equipped intellectually, stand ready to Fundamentalist says, "Truth is absolute and clearly engagein vigorous battle with the liberals on their ou'n presentedin the Bible." Despite the numerous factions that ground, The Fundamentalistshave their own schools,col- may exist among the ranks of Fundamentalists,all Fun- leges,publishing houses,radio and televisionstations, The damentalistssolidly unite in believingGod's Word to be in- voice of fundamentalismis making an impact, attacking the fallible and inerrant. All Fundamentalistsinterpret the Bible underpinningsof liberal theology.Fundamentalism is being literally.We agreeon the virgin birth, the deityof Christ,the re-establishedas a viablealternative to liberaltheology in the blood atonement,the physicalresurrection and return of intellectualcommunity. The liberalscan no longerignore the Christ, and other major doctrines.To believeanything else is Fundamentalists. impossibleif one believesthe Bibleand interpretsit literalln Vhat is fundamentalism?It is a way of thinking that

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or all of the talk about something called "secular humanism" these days, there is not a greatdeal of clarity asto just what it is-on the part of both its opponentsand its supposedproponents. Some of its enemieshaveblamed it for every evil societyhas in the last fifty years,from to seen socialism'$ilest, anarchy, frgm atheismto satanism.Its advocateslabel it the salvation of the the only hope for a democraticsociety, and the preserverof true moral valuesin the face of the tyranny, intolerance, and ignoranceof the resurgentnew right. If we are to give careful evaluationof this current world view, it is clear that we must first understandjust what a world view is, how this one cameto be, and just what the presentconflict of views is all about. fE)wnat Is a World View? \f r/ \ZLet usbegin by sayingwhat it is not. Flrsr,it is not an organization.Undoubted- ly there are organizationsthat have dedicatedthemselves to the promulgdtion of certain world views.There are in this country and elsewherea number of small but very vocal humanist associations.They have a slick and persuasivelywritten magazine,The Hwnanisf.Recently they have added a more dignified looking journal, FreeInquiry, aimed at the more "intellectual" audience.Nevertheless, we are still talking about a very small number of peoplewith any sort of organizationalin- volvement. FUNDAMENTAI]ST JOLMNAI

'-l Second, a world view is not a often a great deal of time and careful view developsand becomesa powerful religion. It is true that, for legal pur- examination elapsesbefore it becomes force in Europe and eventually poses, those who preach the non- clear that certain ideasmust be wrong. America. It will take many forms and existenceof God have to be considered It is important to emphasizethis namesover the next 200 years- deism, aspromoting religion,just asthose who feature of world views since it has rationalism, "free-thinkers,"liberalism, preach His existence.But in general, become popular today to say just the and more. The world view thev all oar- world views and religions are two very opposite. Many, in their desire to be take of is commonlycalled humanism. different things. Christianity is a prac- tolerant and "pluralistic," are telling us In outline, humanism is a systemin tical outworking of a particular world that world views are just choicesone which the individual human being is view, but it is not in itself one. makesin order to find satisfactionand the central notion. While he may have Just what is a world view, then?It is meaning in life. But history, as will be a mechanical body, he is essentiallya a systemof beliefs.By this is meant rwo demonstratedlater, clearlvdefeats such mind, radically free and inherently things: A world view is what people a view. logical or rational. This must mean believeto be true. But. of course. not [n summary, a world view is a pat- that God, while stiil the Creator, is just.any old arrangementof beliefsis a tern of beliefswhich dominates a seg- neither the Controller of the universe world view. Rather, a world view is ment or the whole of a societv.often nor the Savior of man. The universe ideally a fabric of beliefs.I say ideally unconsciouslyfor many and controls runs by mechanicallaws, it has no fur- becauseall too often we are not consis- its interpretationsof the facts.As such, ther need of God, and there are no tent in our beliefs.In fact, some world world views areto an extent dependent miracles, just as a watch, once it is - views including secularhumanism - on facts. Sometimesthe facts iust can- wound, has no further need of the are inherently inconsistent. not be forced into a mold, and then it watchmaker. Nor does man need a The beliefs that make up a world becomes clear that a world view, in part Savior.He is a rational human being, view are those most general and defin- or as a whole, must change. capableof knowing and doing what is ing beliefsthat control \"1-^' "'^ r^ "':'L Developmentof good, He needsno God, nor other per- thefacts of our daily 6AttrThe sons. He will choose his values freely ample,one's definitt.;;;-;;*r-"r ".r.:L'J:.?"llIl Yy Secular Humanism VS".ul", and rationally and eventually bring *h"t . humanU.i'g ir, ir-rr-,i"-foirri, humanismis a curiouscom- about a utopian society. part of a world view.And if one holds bination of two older world views, This idealistic optimism is perhaps that we aresimply physical organisms, humanismand naturalism,which has the most persistenttrait of humanism, then abortion is simply a matter of get- come to be a vocal force in our society. though it was occasionally dulled by ting rid of unwanted tissue. It has little If we are to understand, we must go the aftermath of the French Revolution more, if any, moral significance than back to another age when world views and revivals and awakenings in trimming your fingernails or mowing were also in conflict. America. But curiously it produced its your lawn. The sixteenthand early seventeenth own poison.By the middleof the nine- The vast majority of people are centuriesbrought about a revolution in teenth century the notion of "evolu- largely unaware of their actual world our knowledge of ourselvesand our tion" began to take hold of all the view.This is becausethe worldview of universe. Anatomy became a sciences, but eventually biology a societyis often equalto the "common developed science, the circulatory thanks, in part, to Darwin - as well as sense" of that society. Beliefs about system was discovered, and, perhaps geologyand social anthropology. This, knowledgeare, for example,an impor- most importantly, the functions of the in turn, produced a devastatingresult tant component of any world view. brain and nervous system were un- from which humanism has never And certainly our society considersit covered.Man turned out to be a hishlv recovered. just common sense that anything complexmachine. If evolution is correct, no matter which science cannot investisate sim- This conclusion, however, was how complex humans are, no matter ply is not there. diametricallyopposed to rhe spirit of what functions we have attained - in- This thlrd feature of world views - the seventeenrh cenrury. The after- cluding what we call reason - we are that they are held unconsciously- is, math of the Reformation and just machines after all. World War I ofcourse,notalwaystrue.Notonlyare Renaissancewas producinga society seemedto deal the final blow to the there many who have reflectedon the for which "liberty" was the key word. grandoptimism of humanism. matter and made conscious decisions Man was the free individual. Thus, in the early twentieth century regarding world view beliefs, but for The solution to the apparent con- a new world view beganto take hold, at some it has even taken on the level of tradiction adopted bv the seventeenth leastin certain segmentsof our society. an ideological cause to which they have cenrury was to split man into two total- C.S. Lewis, in Miracles, called it devoted their lives. But they are clearly ly different sorts of things. on the one "naturalism," an apt name since the the exception. hand thereis a physical,material body, defining concept is that the natural, Fourth, world views are decidable. subject to rhe scientific laws. On the material universe is all that there is. By that is meant that one can make ra- other there is a spirited, non-material Mental abilitiesare just highly evolved tional choicesbetween world views on soul or mind, subject to none of the physical behaviors. Even our senseof the basis of evidence and argument. laws of science,but rather the laws of morality must be regardedas a natural This is certainly not alwayseasy and logic.Itisnotlonq.until awholeworld acquisition. There are two options NOVEMBERI9B2 here. Values are seen as acquired either by the sheer course,is traditional humanism. biologicalevolution of certain behavior patterns,or elsethey Carl Sagan'sCosmos is similar in its selectivity.Again, its are acquired habits, forced on us by the drive for survival. view of the universe and man's origin and nature is pure B.F. Skinner, the Harvard psychologist,has long championed naturalism. Yet at the end of the first segment we are ex. the latter option, which he made popular in his 1971best- horted to savethe future. \fhere things will go from here is sellerBelondFreedomandDignitl. Hereheunabashedlydraws left up to us - to our choice,we are told. the final conclusionswhich evolutionary naturalism must Thisthen,isthesystemofbeliefsthatiscommonlycalled draw, namely that human beings are not free, make no secularhumanism. We must now take a critical look at it. choices, and deservetherefore no rewards or punishme.rts.rrth, computers which occasionally need repro- Responding to Secular Humanism \U/ I;-il:d*oly - Il it essentialto rememberthat world views Naturalism, of course,has no needfor a god. There is only . are decidable the chance evolution of material things. iarl Sagan begins jn,lfe senseexpiained above. The reason why a pattern of his popular pBS television series und b"rr-."1'li.rg #;k beliefsis created,becomes popular, and even dominates,then ,.the Cosmoswith the statementthat Cosmos is all there is." eventuallydeclines and perhapsdisappears, is alwaysa matter It is the Cosmos itself which "created" man, which produced all the presentcomplexity, including man's self-awareness.In Ideaochange fact, it is noteworthy that while Sagan denies God, his becauoemen make them chan6e. "Cosmos" functions exactly like one. It is curious that even It is critical,lhen, thal ve lacethe ideao the naturalistcannot escapeRomans 1:18-19.There is in- cofirmonlycalled oeculaf humaniom, head on. evitable logic to the universethat demandsthe existenceof God - and all men know it. Robert Jastrow, for example, Columbia University astronomer and geologistand founder of good arguments and evidence. Sometimesthe evidence of NASA's Goddard Institute of SpaceStudies, now admits takesthe form of historicalevents. Nothing did more to crush that science,while it is one avenueof truth, "is not the only the optimism and the idealism concerning man's glorious one" (ChrisrianityToday, August 6, 1982,p. 15). Questions abilities that held sway during the second half of the nine- about the origin and meaning of the universe are not teenth century than the debacleof the "Great War." In fact, a availableto science,but must be answered. carefullook at history showsthat rather frequently prevalent However, the one aspectof naturalism that has continued ideas have changed as the result of unexpectedevents. At to prove most unpalatable to contemporary Americans in other times the evidence has taken the form of scientific particular is its denial of freedom and the reality of choice. discoveriesor trends. We have alreadynoted the role played Skinner's "behaviorism" has certainly been influential, by the theory of evolution in the last century, especiallyin psychologyand to a lesserdegree in education. Most importantly, however, ideas change becausemen But for the most part our societyhas not been willing to ac- make them change. That is precisely why Scripture com. cept it. And thus we have seenover the last two decadesor so mandsus to "persuade,"to "givea reason,"and to "witness.tt the development of a rather strange combination called Paul saysthat we "demolish argumentsand every pretension "secular humanism." If one reads the statementsof its pro- that setsitself up againstthe knowledgeof God and we take ponents, it is largely naturalistic.That is, until they begin to captiveevery thought to make it obedientto Christ" (2 Cor, talk about man. At that point suddenlythey insist on ra- 10:5). tionality, morality and freedom. It is critical, then, that we facethe ideascommonly called Paul Kurtz editor of The Humanist, and author of the secularhumanism, head on. In fact, this world view is riddled "SecularHumanist Manifesto," providesus in the latter with with contradictionsand inadequacies,and we must force our a typical exampleof this patchwork world view. lt deniesany societyto seethat, if we want to gain a real hearing. Secular divine purpose or action in the universe and affirms "the humanism may not be an organization,but it is quite clear universeto be a dynamic sceneof natural forcesthat are most that for many it has ceasedto be just a world view and has effectivelyunderstood by scientificinquiry" (paragraph6). lt gainedthe statusof a cause.It is obvious that Carl Saganand goeson to reject creation and insist on evolution and limit Paul Kurtz, for example, are not dispassionateinvestigators the study of man to "biology and the social and behavioral searchingfor truth. They are preacherscommitted to com- sciences"(paragraph 8). Thus far this is consistentnaturalism. municating a messageand convincing us of its truth. And But along with it is a recurring insistenceon freedom.At one they have doubtlessbeen quite successful.But they have no point we read: "As democraticsecularists, we consistentlyde- case.There are at least four fatal flaws in this odd fabric of fend the ideal of freedom" (paragraph3). We are told that beliefs. reasonalone is sufficientto determineethical choices. This. of Flrst, it provides us explanation of the origin of our universe.Secularists like to presentcreation and evolution as two alternative accountsof the same thing, the former out- W. David Beck is chairmanof the Depart- dated and religious and the latter contemporary and scien- ment of Philosopl'tyat Liberty Baptist CoIIege, tific. \7e even hear from somethat one can have both. lf you Lynchbwg,Virginia. He receivedhls Ph.D. needto talk about a god in order to feelsecure, go aheadlJust from BostonIJniuersit"t. don't confuseyour religiousbeliefs with scientifictruth. But this is a completedistortion of the facts.

).4 FTJNDAMENTAIISTJOURNAI The truth is that naturalistic evolu- No matter how naturalists try to basisfor them'. tion has absolutelynothing whatsoever hide the fact, what they really are Many in our societyhave fallen prey to say about origins. It is an attempt to claiming is that everything came about to the secularist'srhetoric of rights and explain how the universe got from a by sheer chance. Sometimes you can we need to be very alert here. Chris- simple condition of perhaps just one roll two doubles in a row. But what we tians. as theists. believe in human element,say hydrogen,to its present are talking about here is totally dif- rights, too, but there is a crucial dif- highly complex state. On the other ferent. In his 1982address to the Socie- ference. There can be no real rights hand, creation, strictly speaking;tells ty of British Astronomers, Sir Frederick unlessthere is some absolutestandard us how anything at all came to be. To Hoyle suggestedthat the probability of this issue secular humanists have life occurring by chance is equivalent to Unlessthere io 6omereal ob,leclive nothing to say. They generallyattempt rolling double sixesfive million times in one of three responses.Some suggest a row. Even given the supposed fifteen valuelhal anchoroouf righlo out o[ that everything began with the "big billion years evolutionists suggest are reachof philooophers.EovefnmenLs. bang," but that only leavesus with a available,there is not enough time - affnie6,majodly vole6 of - great many questionsconcerning the not nearlv enorrgh for such an event evolullonarypfoce66, vre, in facl, ,^ ,^1,^ ^l^-^. ^^t .l--, i origin of the tremendous amount of ,u (,,d, rs JUStone partl- have no rights. energythat would have to be involved. cle of life.The actualuniverse in which For example, lsaac Asimov, world we live is incalculablymore complex famous science and science fiction than that. Chancewill not work as an to guarantee them. The "Secular writer, arguesin his 1981In thz Beginn- explanation. Humanist Manifesto," for example, ing that it all began with the explosion Naturalistic evolution provides no declaresthe right to private property of the "cosmic egg." But who laid the mechanism,no means,for making the (paragraph 3). But no justification is cosmic egg? Asimov does not know. transition from one stageto the next. If given, although we are told later on Others are content to say that matter life-form X did develop from life-form that "philosophers have emphasized and life itself came from elsewherein Y, what produced or caused the the need to cultivate an appreciation just the universe, but this is silly. change?Just what is it that keepsthe for the requirements of social justice Where it came from is irrelevant. We process moving in such a constantly and for an individual's objections and want to know how it cameto be at all. progressive fashion, from simple to responsibilities toward others" Finally, there are those who say simply complex?Again, since the only real (paragraph4). So what/ Philosophers that matter has just alwaysbeen there. answer a naturalist can give is that of have emphasizedmany things. That is It needsno creating becausethere was sheer chance, their specificsuggestions hardly a very solid guarantee for my no beginning.This is no answereither. are little more than cover-ups.Usually rights.Unless there is somereal objec- You do not provide an account of one hearsof mutations and "survival of tive value that anchorsour rights,out origins by refusing to provide an ac- the fittest" as supposedmechanisms. of reach of philosophers,governments, - count or postponing it infinitely. But theseare only descriptionsof what armies, majority votes or evolutionary Even if the universe has always been happened, they fail to tell us wlq or process,we, in fact, have no rights. But coming into existence,we still need to hou,.Why is it that a sequenceof muta- the secularhumanist has no such an- know how and why. tions evolved the complex eye? Why chor to offer. A1l of his talk of rights is are certain life forms able to develop pure surfaceillusion. Only the theist's the ability to maintain themselvesin God, whose word and character is Tl-l rr! ^r^hohili+rvuuuruLi/ vr n[ ]if-rru n.r"rrinovl!ur I rrro h.tvif yl unalterable, truly guarantees and io equivalentto rolling new environments?Chance? Surely chance that is insufficient. It is certainly not makeshuman rights possible. doubleoixes five milliontimeo in a seriousscience. Finalfu, apart from all of its omis- fo\(/. It is not surprisingthat increasingly sions,secular humanism is faulted by a evolutionistshave begun to recognize seriousinternal contradiction. It holds There is a secondglaring deficiency tl-'.t tho.'(rrLy .oo.l(rLLy r^ include Some on the one hand that this is a natural in secular humanism. Not only does it "guiding hand," some driving force universe,entirely open to scientific in- give us no accounting for the existence (maybe The Force), some internal in- vestigation,hence the word "secular." of a universe, it also fails to explain the telligenceto explain the order of the There is no spiritual, non-material present structure of things. Now this is universe. Note, for example, Carl realm. Therefore, human beings are supposed to be the very point of evolu- Sagan'skey word is "Cosmos," the simply biological organisms, the pro- tion, so it is a particularly devastating Greek word for rational order. But to ducts of a long sequenceof evolution omission. Almost invariably today's Sagan it is a mystery just why it is so out of simple chemicalelements. Yet it naturalists and naturalistic humanists complexlyordered. also holds that those same human be- use some version of evolutionary A third serious failure of secular ings are freeto make their own choices. theory to explain how we got here from humanism is its inability to provide for In fact, they have made a veritable a big cloud of hydrogen. However, human morality. This is a particularly fetish out of the word choice.How is this possible?If we really make choices evolution is not even theoretically b'*""bslarins r_.-"_-'^_oroblem since current sound, quite apart from its failure to humanists have so much to say about that change or affect the natural live up to the scientific evidence. human rights. Yet they can provide no universethen we are not iust part of it.

NOVEMBERI9B2 Mechanical objects, chemical organisms,make no choices. This is, of course,a purely natural standard for ethics that They simply carry out their evolutionary destiny. B. F. deniesthe divinely orderedvalues of the theist as well as the Skinner is quite right. If we are productsof evolution then we free rational choicesof the true humanist. 'We are "beyond freedom and dignity." arenot freeto choose, The ultimate dangerof this view is well exemplifiedin B.F. we simply act out our conditioning. Skinner's novel Walden Two. Once human behavior is Here again secular humanism proves itself to be a cruel viewed as naturally causedthere can be no talk of respon- hoax. Not only can it provide no basisfor supposedrights, it sibility. Criminals are unfortunate or sick. Homosexuality is even deprives us of any meaning in life. For after all, if there just an alternatelifestyle. Misbehaving children are hyperac- are no absolute values and if we make no choices. then tive or deprived:they need "behavior modification." I do not nothing is more valuable than anything elseand we can do think a democratic society can survive such a notion. It nothing to alter our lives in any way. removesall restraintsand requiresa police state. Third, secular humanism, even with its present view of Agenda morality, is not only an illusion but a seriousdanger. If a \n/An naturalisticethic necessitatesthe "Big Brother" stateof Nine- Yln the precedingdiscussionwe have ignored what has un- teen Eighty-Four,the secularhumanists' ethic must, by their doubtedly been the majority world view in the \fest at least own admission, lead to socialism in which all rights are since Christianity became its dominant religion during the sacrificed.It is especiallyon this point that secularhumanists first millennium. That view is generallyreferred to astheism. If are simply deceptive,as we have seen.There is no justifica- naturalism is a world view which defines and derivesevery tion here for values and rights and therefore no basis for a concept by means of nature, and humanism by means of real democracybased on constitutional law. man, theism is a world view in which God is seenas the cen- Finally,and of ultimate importance, secularhumanism is tral and defining concept.But despiteits position, theism has dangerousand must be opposedbecause it makesthe gospel grown lazy and overconfident - and quiet. unintelligible.How can the messageof God's revelationmake senseif man is good and rational; does not need God and owesHim nothing; if miracles,including the resurrection,can decularhumaniom io nol onlyan illuoionbut a oeriouo by definition not occur; and revelation itself is unthinkable dangerand mu6Lbe opposed becauseiL rnakeothe and an insult to man's autonomy? goopeluninlelligible. Our final responsibilityis alwaysto bring the good newsof Christ to all men. But increasinglywe face people whose world view makesGod's truth into a lie. We can no longer af- In Colossians7:6-8 we are admonishedto be so well in- ford to sit idly by. We must regain the media, the courts, the formed and educated- "built up" - that we will not be universitiesand the gradeschools, not by force or censorship, taken in by philosophiescentered on either human traditions but by the persistent conviction of sound argument and 'We (or authority) or on the elementsof the "cosmos."While Paul reason. have no causeto hide from the truth, but must certainly had specificreference to views quite different from pursueit and exposeit in every corner. For after all, all truth those facing our society,the parallel is surely obvious. Texts is God's truth. D such as this and others we have mentioned leave us with a threefold responsibility to understand, as well as to demonstratethe fallacy of secularhumanism, and to prove the superiority and truth of theism. HERE'SHELP FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS Lest there be any doubt about the necessityof acting on A SYSTEMATICPHON]CS MANUAL this agendait will be best to concludeby briefly enumerating TEACHJOHNNY HOW TO READ why I am convinced of the real dangersof secularhumanism. with First, we face a real danger becausesecular humanism is *Successful not just an academiccuriosity, it has become a true cause. Primer Children That demandsthat it be counteredwhenever its advocatesat- -HAPPYTEACHERS tempt to argue their case: in the media, in education, in .DelightedParents politics and courtsof law. Fundamentalistswiil have to get in- :I to the arena. 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I\JOVEMBER1982 I9 nipotence lies in his ability to destroy all living things in less becausethe than six days.r war was of God,' (I Chronicles 5:lg-jZ). I nls was ,,Blessed Today the rhe restimony of King David, be the _ nuclear buildup is a horrendous reality. Each Lord my strengrh,whrch teacheth i-ry h".rj, Poseidonsubmarine has ten missiles,each ro war, and my 'i, of *hi.h'h", ia fingersto fight" (Psalm144:1, psalm'itr,,,4:l warheads, each of ,"hi.h .luivalent Samuel Zilili. lr1]RY to rhe Tf. lawsof war given to the Israelites Hiroshima bomb. So one submarine.".ri.r-..,o.rgh , stipulatedthat when po*.. to rney rought againstthe,,cities destroy 140 Hiroshimas. America', of thesepeople, which the Lord tt,OOO-.,u.f.i, *".n."J, thy God.doth give could annihilate the thee_foran inheri shalt save complete world population 12 times a.live ""i.,',nou over., .nothing that breatheth, but thou ,h"it utt.rly a"ri.oy them" (Deuteronomy The United 20:1O-1'B). StatesCongress published a document called PeterC. Craigie,in his book The problanof "The Effectsof Nuclear \ilar" in tgZq. in;t d".r;;";,;;; ^, Pj. War in the yy arguesfor pacifismbut has to that "the minimum consequenceswould be Xt:fr*, admit that given enormous,,,It thls (Jld, i esramentview of provides four case studies ranging God, his caseis not as.I"a.-Jut as from a singl" m"gaton ne could wlsh.1 weaponattack on a city the sizeof Detroit o. Leriingrad;;; very large attack against a range of military and economic rargets" in which the USSR struck first It-Cod vere \ilriLing.. and the U.S. a LhirdTeslamenL rrMlL Lodav.L!uu/ r ittL retaliated.The ^---_9 former would mean two miiion dead and the \flouldbe lull latter up to percent of vrar"sand 6slau6htero,becauoe 77 of the Ameri.an population (about 160 million) and t[e \r:r1di"s nov up to 40 percentof the Rurrir.r. Many more g-ettingfead; ior the comlng millionswould die later of their injurieso. ,,".u. or freezeto o[ a Judgeand a King deaththe followingwinter . . , cancerwould.l"i,o;;;; more victims.3 ".d The point is Can this _ often made by the pacifiststhat, while the be the will of God? How can a God who com- Old Testament is full of war, ii i, ,."r..Iy mentioned mands.usto "love your enemies,'and whosesixth in the command New Testament.No one would argue in the Decalogueis "thou shart that there is more war not kill" alLowfo. *". i., il, in the Old Testament economy?Many than in th. tJe*. There is a reasonfor sincereChristians continue to wrestlewith that, however. In the Old Testame.,,,,. h"u. ,n" their,personalresponsibility in relation ,o -itir".y J.".1.p- service. ment of a nation to producea Savior, Vhar help can we find in while in the New Testi. the Scripture?In the Old Testa_ ment, we have the ment, the developmentof an individual who h", ,l- Hebrewwordmilhamah,,,'war,,, occurs more than ceptedthat Savior.The one is national, the other 300times. Andmilhamah is only one of several i, ,pi.itu"l. H.b..* rvord, The one is collective, the other i"aiua""f. associatedwith the various facetsof If di ;;; war. More than 200 writing a third Testament today, times in the Old Tesrament, ,,the it would be full of rvarsanJ Jehovah is called Lord of slaughters,because Hosts" (armies). the world i, .o* g.r,i"g ready for the After Moses and the Cnitar.., of lr..;i coming pharaoh of a Judgeand a Kine. escapedthe clutchesof through the rntervention of But let us not passover t-heNew Jehovah,they_sang this song ;,fn. ,man 'Wherever Testament so quickly. of victory] m.a is a in the ot war': I he pharaoh,s New Testam.", *iJi"r appears in the Lord is His name. chariotsand his " appearsin commendation and appreciation. host hath he cast into the ,"^,' (E*oJ.r, ii,j). 1...o.q, _he In Luke 3:14,we havethe recordof the Roman,.fai*r..-i"g _ Many of God's great servantswere military men: Saul, to John the Baptist repenring. . . ,,saying, David, Moses, GidJon,_and many and And whai .i ii,.'il"e, of Israel. shallwe do?And he Joshua, servant of fJohn]saiJunto them,6o violenceto no the Lord and ,u.."rr* to Moses, was man, neither accuseany falsely; and be .o.,r".r, with your Lordto leadHis people trr""l-". ,n"v ...rptJ wages." :1.::l ?r :h: "Do violence to no man" is more the land of Canaan. They were told to exterminate accurately the in- translated,"Extort from no man." habitants of Canaan, and pro-ir.J John instructed these Jehovah m, .oop".uiio., soldiersnot to extorr food (Deuteronomy? :17 -24). and money f.om rhose*ho liueJ camps. This, was a common pracuce gave-KingSaul this command concerning ::,1: :ili:ilr among Amalek, sordlers. "be contenr with your "Thus saith the Lord of Hosts . . go wages" referred to th! . and smite Amalek and soldier'smilitary service. utterly d-estroyall thar they John did .ro, oibp., ,o ^u.,, ...u- have,-andspare them not: but ing as a soldier. " slay both men and women, infant anj suckling,--- o* Five Roman centurions appear in the sheep,camel and ass" (1 Samuel 15:24\;.- ".i New Testament record. All of them are found The sons of Reuben, in favorablecircumstances. In the Gadites, and the half tribe of Matthew 8:5, Manasseh ,, we have the record of th. ..r,tu.ron coming to were_helped againstth.i. ..,.-i.;,- . . . for they Christ in Capernaum th. cried ro God.in battle, and He was ,and..besee.hi"g Lo.d .o.,."..,-i.,g entreatedof th._, b.."rr." his servantwho wassick. tney pur their rrusr in \7hen the L;rd ok;d to come and Him. And there fell down many slain, heal him, the servanr said that if H", rh" i;.d, *orrld speaka word ;.rri that that would be enough. A"J tLr. Lo.d.;i;, David is pastor Jeremiah o/ ScorrMemorial "liave not found so great faith, no, ,iot i"lr.".t,' (Muttlr., B.ap.tistChurch, El Cajon, California. This arti- 8:10). ,-1r.4 beenreprinted his bookBefore The centurion from who under Roman orders helped with the Too late with permissionof Thomas crucifixion of f1'1 Christ, is the secondexample: "\fhen the cen- Nelson Publishers,Nashc,ille, T ennessee. turion which stood facing him saw that ire so cried out, and gaveup the ghost, ,Truly he said, this was the Son of dod.,, 2a FLIN]DAMENTAIIST JOURNAI (Mark 15:39). lusts that war in your members?" men dwell, the beastsof the field and Three centurions appear in the flames 4:1), They see, speaking the fowl of the heaven hath he given book of Acts. Cornelius is describedas figuratively, in fleshly lusts, enemies into thine hand, and hath made thee a devout man, one who feared God that war against the soul. "Dearly ruler over them all" @aniel 2:37-38). with all his house, gave much alms to beloved, I beseechyou as sojourners "He removeth kings, and setteth up the people and prayed to God always. and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts kings" (DanielZ:21).When Pilateasked When h is prayers came up for a which war againstthe soul" (1 Peter Jesus,"Knoweth thou not that I have memorial before God, God sent Simon 2:11).They find in war apt figuresof power to crucify thee and have power Peter to him, and he became the first the spiritual struggleand divine protec- to releasethee?" Jesus answered, "Thou convert among the Gentiles (seeActs tion and ultimate victory of the Chris- 10:1).Claudius Lysiasappears on the tian. lt is the "law in my members,war- scenein Acts 23. He is usedas the in- ring against the law of my mind, and \X/cof all nalion"shave been strument of God to savePaul from cer- bringingme into captivityto the law of ble"s"sedof Cod. bul ve have tain death at the hands of the Jews. sin" (Romans 7:21). Through Jesus "so Julius, a centurion of Augustus's Christ, we can become"conquerors" vrerlat-cd[.hat. ble"s"sing, t-hat ne arc band, was used of God to save Paul (Romans8:37). "Though we walk in no\irdpe for lhe ,judgment-of God from the Roman soldierswho were go- the flesh,we do not war after the flesh" UpOll UcS. ing to kill him and the other prisoners (2 Corinthians 10:3).!7e are to bring on the grounded ship. "But the cen- "into captivity every thought to the turion willing to savePaul kept them obedienceof Christ" (2 Corinthians couldest have no power at all against from their purpose"(Acts 27:43). 10:5).Timothy wasencouraged by Paul me except it were given thee from The Roman soldiers were evange- to "war a good warfare" (l Timothy above" (lohn 19:10,11). When Paul lized by Paul and later became 1:18).We are caused"to triumph in wrote. "The nowers that be are or- evangelists themselves (see Acts Christ" (2 Corinthians Z:14).Of Jesus dained of God," he was sufferingNero's 7I:34,37t 23:15).Paul said rhat his Christ,it is saidthat He "spoiledprin- tyranny. bonds in Christ weremanifest in all the cipalitiesand powers,he made a show And God often uses wicked nations palace and in all other places (see of them openly,triumphing over them to judge nations that have known the Philippians1:13). in it" (Colossians2:15). advantage of His blessing. The Bible But why doesGod allow war?What says of wicked Pharaoh, "Even for this is the purposeof it anyway?The Bibleis same purpose have I raised thee up that Jc"sLr.sacccprl "s \x'af a"s pad- o1' lhe clear on this point. God usesgovern- I might show my power in thee, and wtrrlcitrrdef and clrav.slronr it- an ments as vehiclesto convey judgment that my name might be declared inr;rrcs"sivcillr"st rat ion o1'the upon nationsthat needit. Listento the throughout all the earth" (Romans words of Paul in Romans 13 7-4: 9:17), exacl-ilr5 ccrnclil.ir)n"s crfChri"sl ian 'Whosoever thereforeresisteth the The book of Isaiahrecords that the di"scrplcshrp. power, resisteththe ordinanceof Assyrians came down from the north God; and they that resist shall to be the hand of God'sjudgment upon Among the signs of the last days receive to themselvesjudgment. Israel."O Assyrian, the rod of mine oiven hv n' ' r I o.d are "wars and For rulers are not a terror to good anger, and the staff in their hand is rumors of wars" (Matthew 24:6;Mark works but to the evil. Wilt thou mineindignation" (lsaiah 10:5). Habak- 13:7; Luke 21:9, Zl:74). Jesusaccepts then not be afraid of the power? kuk the prophet wrestled in his book war as part of the world order and Do that which is good,and thou with God's use of the Chaldeansto drawsfrom it an impressiveillustration shalthave the praiseof the same. judge Judah. He wrote, "Wherefore of the exactingconditions of Christian For he is a minister of God to lookest thou upon them that deal discipleship."'What king going to make theefor good.But ifthou do that treacherouslyand holdest thy tongue war against another king sitteth not which is evil, be afraid, for he when the wicked devoureth the man down first" (Luke 14:31-33).He laments bearethnot the sword in vain, /or that is more riphteous than hel" over Jerusalembecause of the armies he is a ministerof God and auenger (Habakkuk1:13). that will encompassher and the war to execute wrath upon him that It is this truth more than any other that shall overcome her (see Luke doetheuil. that ought to strike terror into the 19:41-44).He conceivesof Himself as The Old and New Testamentsare heart of every American. We of all na- having come not to send peaceon filled with illustrationstestifying to the tions havebeen blessed of God, but we earth,but a sword(see Matthew 10:34). fact that human governments are or- have so violated that blessingthat we He declaresthat they who take up the dained of God. For example, in are now ripe for the judgment of God sword shall perish by the sword (Mat- Daniel'stime Nebuchadnezzar,a tyrant upon us. And God will not hesitateto thew 26:52). almost as wicked as Adolf Hitler, was use the godlessRussians as the rod of The anosrlesrrece war to the ruler. Yet Daniel said of him, "The His anger against us. There has never selfishnessand greed of men. "From God of heaven hath given thee a been a time in her history when whencecome wars and fightingsamong kingdom, power, and strength, and America has been so vulnerable as she youl Comethey not here,even of your glory. And wheresoeverthe children of is today.

NOVEMBER1982 2\ \7e have lost our will to defend our own nation. Oswald than the bomb that ruined Hiroshima, would be rain- Spenglerwarned us that this would be the case.In his book ing down on our Minuteman MissileSites, our strategic The Declineof the West,he stated,"World peaceinvolves the bomber bases,and on our cities.The lucky would be in- private renunciation of war on the part of the immensema- cineratedin the fireballsthe diametersof which would jority but, along with this, it involves an unavowedreadiness be measuredin miles,or in the fire stormswhich would to submit to being the booty of others who do not renounce roli across the states, Within a matter of hours, it. It begins with the state destroyingthe wish for universal somewhere between sixty million and a hundred reconciliation,and it endsin nobody moving a finger so long million men, women and children would die. The as misfortune touches only his neighbor."5 unlucky would be left to seeksome bare existencein a Our present situation is very similar to that of Great poisonedand desolatelandscape in which few races of Britain prior to World \Var II, when that country ignoredthe 'Winston civilization would remain. The United Stateswould be Nazi build-up and dismissed the warnings of finished forever as a nation.8 Churchill who later called \Vorld War Il "the unnecessary What shall we do? Shall we begin to strengthen our war." England, after World War I, just as this country after defenses?Certainly, absolutely.America should have learned the Vietnam \Var, had an intense revulsion against war, It by now that baring our population to the Soviet sword has felt it had slaughteredits youth senselessly.Britain condemned not causedthem to do the same. Vhile we cut back they itself, as America doestoday. The will to fight and defendits built, until today they have the world's most extensive air alliesdisappeared.6 defenseand civil defensesystems. As much aswe may be con- Vhile we have lost our will to fight, our adversary,the cerned about the buildup of nuclear arms, we must realize Soviet Union has been preparing for war. Harvard's Russian that the only hope we have of survival, humanly speaking,is ResearchCenter has concludedthat the Sovietsbelieve they to be as strong as or strongerthan our enemy. Someonehas can fight, win, and survive a nuclear war. The HouseArmed aptly said that prizefightersand linebackersdon't get mugged. ServicesCommittee has reported that the U.S. strategicposi- The longestera of peacethe world may have ever known, tion has deterioratedso greatly that we now are unable to the celebratedPaxRomana, was made possibleby the military deter a first strike by Russia.The Stockholm International strength of the Roman Empire. PeaceResearch lnstitute has warned that the probability of Var! Nobody likes to think about war, but the fact of the nuclear war is "steadily increasing. . . is virtually matter is that the way not to have war is to be so strong that inescapable."The lntelligenceDigest of England has conclud- nobody will daretake you on. Yearsago, during the Vietnam ed that the most probabletime for the Russiansto be militari- War, a GI helicopterpilot waskilled, and on his tombstonein ly aggressiveis within the next three to five years. The New Hampshire his parents had these nineteenth cenrury Foreign Affairs Researchlnstitute of London has revealed words of John Stuart Mill inscribed: that there is no parallel to the presentSoviet build.up since \Var is an ugly thing, but not the ugliestof things. The that of Nazi Germany in the 1930's.The Sovietshave enough decayedand degradedstate of moral and patriotic feeling, which thinks nothing is worth a war, is worse. A man who has nothing which he caresmore about than his own personalsafety is a miserablecreature, and has no chanceof being free unlesshe is made free America"shouid have learned by nowthat a and kept ,'-1,,-+ - --i,a1l so by the exertions of better men than himself. vvluL|\-ur urlllir LvllvtlLO s AO uv n,-rrentyLlLLilr \3f f fiE Shall we reinstitute the draft? Certainly. America should defen"sedollar inlo recruitmenl CocSlcS,attracto have learnedby now that a volunteer army converts 60 per- less edrrcntednersonnel, and turngour once cent of the defensedollar into recruitment costs,attracts less educatedpersonnel, and turns our once disciplined armed dis,-inlin,^dnrmed lillu r uL brce"s inlo a band of forcesinto a band of mercenaries. mefcenadecs. But our real defenseas a nation restsin the spiritual con. victions, character,and commitment of our citizenry. David discoveredthat fact and declared:"Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;but we will remember the name of the food stored underground to feed their population for a year. Lord our God" (PsalmZ0:7).It was God who said,"lf my peo- They have a massive civil defense effort. Early rn 1973, ple who are calledby my name, shall humble themselvesand Breshnev, in a speechto East European Communist Party pray and seekmy face and turn-from their wickedways, then leadersin Prague,Czechoslovakia, said that by 1985,the will I hear from heavenand will forgivetheir sin and will heal Soviet Union would be militarily and economicallystrong their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14).That versereminds us that enough to exert its will anywherein the world. Many believe the work of God in our land must begin with us who are the that deadlinehas sincebeen revised to 1982.7 peopleof God. We must return and repent and put our trust General Lewis W. Walt, in his book The Eleuenilt again in the God of our salvation.We must restoreprayer to 'We Hoar, warns: If someonein the Kremlin decidedat this our lives,our homes,our churches,and our schools. must moment to push the nuclear button, there is nothing remember from whence we are fallen and do again the first your government could do to savethe lives of you and works: we must realizethat while building a srrong military, your loved ones. Within fifteen to thirty minutes, ther- our trust must ultimately be in God. The dangerof total faith monuclearwarheads, thousands of timesmore powerful in our military defenseapart from God is as great as the

22 FUNDAMENTAIIST JOURNAI danger of a second-ratemilitary. The At the sametime I must pray for peace, Notes following poem summarizes well our peace that can be won without com- l. PeterC. Craigie, Tlrc Problemof need to depend on God. promising the godly principles that War in thE OA Testamenr. Where is the God of our fathers; madethis land great.And all rhe while (Grand Rapids:Eerdmans, The God of America'sbirthJ 1978),p. 18. The God that we once believed 2. R. Stott, "Calling For sovereign,and maker of heaven The only real and la"st.ingpeace \rill John Peacemakersin a Nuclear Age, and earth? come vhen Lhe Drinceerf Deace Part I." Christianitl Today, (Cor- We now have found us some relurn"si.er oel. up flis Kingdonron nerstone,Feb. 8, 1980),p. 44. new gods,which we worship eafth. and serveas a slave; 3.Ibid.p.44. For the God of the Bible's 4. PeterC. Craigie, The Problemof forgotten in the land of the tYar in the Old Testament,p. I am doing thesethings, I must keepan 44. free and the brave. eye on the fr.rture,realizing that the 5. Oswald Spengler,Tlv Declineof \Uhat power has the God of the 'West,2 only real and lasting peacewill come the vols.(New York: Bible to offer this nuclear aee? when the Princeof Peacereturns to set Knopd 1945). \X/hat help can He offer His up His kingdom on earrh. "Come 6. people, in the Third Vorld R.E. McMaster, "As War behold the works of the Lord, what Threatens, War they may wage? We Need A Think- desolationsHe hath madein the earth. ing So all of you bow to rhe new Revolution," CltristianLife, He maketh wars to ceaseunto the end ol 1980,p. gods,our brilliant new missile July 26. the earth. . . be still and know that I array. 7. Statisticsincluded in the article am God: I will be exalted amons rhe Trust only our arsenalrockets, by R.E. McMaster.McMaster is heathen,I will be exaltedin rhe eirth" our salvationby night and by the Editor o{ The Reaper,an in- (Psalm46:&10). oay. ternationaleconomic and The Princeof Peaceis coming, And if you should usethese trading advisoryservice. He is Earth's rightful Lord and King, murderous gods, which you the author of Cyclesof War, the He'll stillrhe warringnarions, trustedfor your salvation, Mxt Si.xYears. and truth and justicebring, You may find that you only 8. Lewis \7. Walt, No other one can do it, and The Eleuenth have sealedthe curseof (Ottawa, causethe longedfor peace; Hour, Illinois, and your own damnation. He, He aloneis able, Thornwood New York: So America trust in your "He maketh warsto cease." Caroline, 1979),p. 3. missiles,and forgetthat Earth, cursedso long and is rrue. Jehovah troubled by passion,greed, TUNDAMTNTALI"\T But be not suprisedat the ano cnme, Judgment,If your Cod can'r Shall yet be filledwith Glory in JOUPNAL A rew that BlestComing time; ,""., Its tumult waxethlouder, its ported a management"ro,'ilii3lll"r';,'.,consultant, as it Don'r mi.s.sthis opportu,nittto groansand painsincrease, were, who brought with him all his suhserihcr,r rhe But He is comingshortly, historicaland philosophicaltools and Fundamentalist Journal, "He maketh warsto cease.' insights. He observedour "eat, drink u muguTincof titul import ro clcn, and be merry" artitude. He noted the Chrl.srian. recklessdebt assumptionon the part of the consumer,the spendingfor things as if there were no tomorrow. He CASSETTETAPE MINISTRY watched a decadent legalistic society, operatingon the cold letterof the law, HEADQUARTERS which justice had lost its senseof and FREECATAI.OG mercy. He told us the next war may well bury Western civilization forever. DISCOUNTPRICES He concludedthat we had lost our concept of a supreme,complete entity, a CASSETTETAPES God, which formerly restrained our AND DUPLICATORS passionsand irresponsibility.His name was AlexanderSolzhenitsyn. My position as a Christian CAM AUDIO,INC. American must be ro work hard for a 3524DIVIDEND, GARLAND, TEXAS 75042 strong country capable of defending (2t41 494-358s itself againstany military aggression.

NOVEMBER1982 )? ThePrimacy of Preaching by Woodrow Michael Kroll

n the introductorychapter of his book God Speaksto Man,J.I. Packerdraws a parallelbetween preaching in the waning years of the twentiethcentury and in the daysof the prophet Amos. Amos prophesied,"Behold, the dayscome, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearingthe words of the Lord" (Amos B:11).Packer observes, "Show us the present state of much of Christendom...Preachingis hazy, heads are muddled, hearts frer, doubts drain our strength, uncertainty paralyzesaction...Why is thisl" His answer,"For two generarionsour churcheshave suffered from a famineof hearingthe wordsof the Lord."1 Whether he stands in the pulpit or sits in the pew, the Fundamen- talist Christian must never waver in his commirmenr to preaching as God's ordained method of disseminatingthe gospel.W. E. Sangsterin his book Power in Preaching,titles the firsr chapter, "Believe in It" and asks, "You believe in preaching? How much do you believe in it? No pulpit has power if it lacks deep faith in the messageitself. The termites of unbelief may be working at our faith in the gospel or ar our faith in preaching. A bit of faith in both may survive in a man who goes on with a certain dutifulne.. i. hi..,,^.L ,,or^-ly a bit...An awful im-

24 FUNDAMENTAIIST JOURNAT poverishment falls upon the whole emperor worsnlp. and droughts in the history of church if the preachers... losefaith in The early church was making ter- preaching. The Apostolic Age was a preaching."2 rific inroads into paganism.Multitudes great much great 'Where beginning with does preachingfit in God's of people, even among the Romans, preaching. But with the rise of a schemeof things?In an ageof spacein- were coming to know Christ as Savior monarchic episcopacyin the centuries vaders. computers, and high and were embracingthe new religion. that followed, the deluge of preaching technology, has preaching lost its Out of desperationthe pagansbegan to slowed considerably. Later years pro- punch?What is the placeof preaching copy the church in order to keep pace. duced few preachers of note. During in the church,in the ministry,in the How different it is today. ln the first the days of the Reformation, however, worldl Let'sinvcstigate. century the desperateworld copied the the pace of preaching hastened church to achieveits goals;in this cen- significantlyand God has been pleased The Place of Preaching in tury the desperatechurch copies the to give us severalsuccessive centuries of Religion world for the samereason. powerful preaching.D. Martyn Lloyd- Jones observes,"When the Reforma- Of all the religionsof the ancient The Place of Preaching in History tion and the Revival come they have world, preachingwas unique to Chris- alwaysled to great and notable periods tianity. ln fact, in the first century of Preachingthe gospeland preachers of the greatest preaching that the our Christian era, preachingand the of the gospelhave had both a positive church has ever known."3 Christian faith were almost and a negativeeffect on history. God However, there is a noticeable gap synonymous.The disciplesof the Lord has never been without a witnessto in the history of powerful preaching. "preachedthe word of the Lord" Jesus Himself. Since the Lord commis- Betweenthe Post-NiceneAge and the and "preached the gospel" in village Jesus sionedthe Twelve, someonehas always Pre-Reformation Ag" the church after village (Acts 8:25). When they stood in the gap to proclaim the became encrusted in religion and werescattered due to intensepersecu- messageof eternallife. Era after era has becamemore interestedin saints than tion they did not abandon the public witnessed great preachers and their in sinners. The voices of powerful proclamation of the gospelfor a safer preaching. Consider some who have preachingwere nearly silencedand the meansof ministry.Acts 11:19,20says, dominated the history of preachingr light of the gospelwas almost totally "Now they which were scattered obscured.Is it any wonder that we refer abroadupon the persecutionthat arose Apostolic fue the Apostles, to this era of history as "the Dark about Stephen travelled as far as Stephen, Philip, Timothy, Titus, Ages"? Phenice,and Cyprus, and Antioch, Apollos, Barnabas,etc. There is an undeniable cor- preachingthe word to none but unto Ante-Nicene, Nicene, P ost-N icene Age respondence between powerful the Jewsonly. And someof them were - Polycarp, Ignatius,Justin Martyr, preaching, fearless preaching, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, preachingthe Vord and standingon it when they were come to Antioch, Augustine, Chrysostom, etc, when speakingto the issuesof the day, spakeunto the Grecians,preaching the 'Waldo, Pre-Reformation,\ge - Peter and the progress of history. Vhen Lord Jesus." Vycliffe, Savonarola, Hus, preaching is strong, the church is John John lVhen Seeingthe greatpower of preaching, Thomas Cranmer, George Fox, Hugh strong. preaching is weak, the some heathen religious leaders of the Latimer,etc. voice of the church is muffled and first century and beyond tried to im- usually ignored. Reformation - Martin Luther, itate Christianity in this respect.The fue Philipp Melanchthon, Ulrich Zwingli, Roman Emperor Julian, for example, The Place of Preaching John Calvin, John Knox, etc, soughtto determinewhy the Christian in Scripture faith was spreadingso rapidly and his SeuenteenthCentwy - John Bunyan, own religion of emperor worship was Richard Baxter, Samuel Rutherford, The Apostle Paul's choicest morsel having difficulty winning acceptance. RogerVilliams, William Penn, etc. of wisdom on this subject is found in He directedthe pagan philosophersto EighteenthCentury - John Wesley, the first letter to the Corinthian investigate,and their report to him in- GeorgeVhitefield, Jonathan Edwards, church. "For Christ sent me not to dicated that, in their opinion, David Brainerd, \ililliam Carey, etc. baptize, but to preach the gospel:not preachingwas the greatestfactor in the Nineteenth Century Charles with wisdom of words, lest the crossof successof the earlychurch. Julian, com- Spurgeon, Alexander Maclaren, Christ should be made of none effect. monly called the Apostate, ordered Charles Finney, Dwight L. Moody, For the preaching of the cross is to them to begin preachingthe messageof Adoniram Judson, etc. them that perish foolishness;but unto it is the power TwentiethCenuny - GeorgeTruett, us who are saved of \roo nor r.-roomade the Robert G. Lee, Billy Sunday, \7.A. . .. Frarn foolish Voodrow Kroll is presi- wisdom of this world? For after that in *# dent of Practical Bible Criswell, Peter Marshall, Stephen Olford, etc. the wisdom of God the world by Training School, wisdom knew not God, it pleasedGod Binghamton,New York. While God has never been without by the foolishnessof preachingto save a witness,there have beenboth deluges them that believe.. . But we preach NOVEMBER1982 25 Christ crucified...Becausethe foolishnessof God is wiser not a function apart from worship. It is not a function per- than men; and the weaknessof God is stronger than men" formed by one man before a passiveaudience. It is not a one- (1 Cor. l:17-21:). man show. \V.henproperly done, the preacher so draws the Preaching is God's premier method of propagating the congregationinto his messagethat they worship with him as gospel.It wasJesus' method. Mark 1:14says, "Jesus came into he worships the Lord through preaching. Galilee, preachingthe gospel."Of preaching,Phillips Brooks Preachingnever occursin a vacuum. Jesushad a company once remarked, "lf we go back to the beginningof the Chris- of discipleswith Him as He preached. At Pentecostand tian ministry we can seehow distinctly and deliberatelyJesus eisewhere,Peter stood up to preach the gospelto unbelievers, chose this method of extending the knowiedge of Himseif but in the companyof believers(Acts 2:14).Paul also preached throughout the world. Other methodsno doubt wereopen to in the company of believers(Acts 13:13).The preacher is Him, but He deliberatelyselected this. He taught His truth to never alone in the act of preaching.In the presenceof other 'Now a few men and then He said, go and tell that truth to believers,preaching is the visible testimony to the saving other men."t4 power of God and the corporatevoice of God's peopleascrib- Preachingwas alsothe method chosenby the followersof ing worth to God. P. T. Forsythe describesthe sermon as Jesus.lt was Peter's method. Acts 2:14 reminds us that, "the organizedHallelujah" of the church. "Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea,and all you that dwell at The Place of Preaching in Ministry Jerusalem,be this known unto you, and hearken to my words." Beginningwith thesewords, Peterpreached his great For the minister of the gospel,preaching should hold the sermon on the day of Pentecost. central place in his ministry.s In his delightful book The Preachingwas also Philip's method. Saul of Tarsusmade Relec)anceo;f Preaching,Pierre Ch. Marcel notes, "Of the havoc with the early church. He entered every house and diverseforms in which the Word of God can and doesreach draggedmen and women off to prison. Acts B:4 then notes, men, one in particular will hold our attention becauseit oc- "Therefore they that werescattered abroad went everywhere cupies a central piace, governs all other modes of preachingthe word." Philip went to the city of Samaria"and disseminatingthe Word, and dealsprecisely with our subject. preached Christ" unto them (Acts 8:5). \ilhen he met the Namely, with the Word of God, drawn from Scripture and Ethiopian eunuch, "Philip opened his mouth and began at preachedin His name by virtue of a divine charge,and with the samescripture, and preachedunto him Jesus"(Acts 8:35). the content of the revelationproclaimed in the preachingof In fact, Philip "preachedin all the cities" betweenAzotus and the church."6 Caesarea(Acts 8:40). In autonomous churches with a congregationalform of Preachingfrom a heart aflameignites a passionwhich can- government, when a man is cailed to candidate for the not be quenchedby anything but preaching.This is why the pastorate,what is the church most interestedin? Do they ask Apostle Paul wasted no time in debating whether or not him to display his executive skills, explain his counseling preaching ought to be his method of spreadingthe gospel. theory, or demonstrate his ability to use the original When he receivedhis sight at the hands of Ananias, it is said languages?Nol As important asthese things are,the foremost of Paul that "straightway he preached Christ in the question in their minds is, "Can he preach?"Marcel says, synagogues,that he is the Son of God" (Acts 9:20).Paul re- "Preachingis the central, primary, decisivefunction of the mained a preacherall of his earthly days and in the last letter church."? It is the key to successfulministry. he ever wrote, the Second Epistle to Timothy, his greatest Paul S. Reesclaims, "lf the ordainedman placesthe crown counsel to the young servant of the Lord was, "I charge of primacy on any other head in the cabinet of his interest- thee. . .Preach the word" (Z Tim. 4:1,2). visitation, group therapy, counseling,liturgy, administration, The Scriptures hold preaching in highest esteem.The or whatever- it will be reflectedin what he doesin his study, epistlesof the New Testament affirm that, beginning with with his Bible, on his knees,and in the pulpit."8 Jesus and the Christian ministry, preaching was the pre- While we agreeintellectually that preachingis the power scribed method of God for declaring the messageof Christ of God and we agreetheoretically that it pleasesGod by the and His love to a lovelessworld. fooiishnessofpreaching to savethem that believe,practically we appearto disagree.The pressuresof the pastorateforce the The Place of Preaching in Worship preacherto spendless time preparinghimself and his message than he doesin routine paper work or repairingrelationships To worship is to ascribeworth to someoneor something. within the church. \ilhile we agreeon the priority and impor- Worship is practiced whether the traditional trappings of tance of preaching,the content of the Sunday sermon and worship are present or not. Sometimeschurch servicesare the calendar for the rest of the week frequently do not bear heavy on liturgy and light on preaching due to a out our convictions. misunderstandingof worship. Preaching,if done properly, is lWhenpreaching is toppled from its placeof primacy in the as much a part of worship as any other element in the wor- ministry, the preacher is toppled with it. Once the most ship service. respectedman in town, today the titie "preacher"ranks only In many churchesthe pulpit is placedin the middle of the a little above"politician" in respect.Many have becomegun- platform. This is not done for simplesymmetry. lt is done to shy about usingthe title. They have become"members of the position the pulpit, from which the \7ord is preached,in the clergy." That addsrespectability. But the apostlePaul, after a center of activity for the worship of the church. Preachingis full life of ministry, rejoiced saying, "I am appointed a

26 FUNDA\,{ENTAUST JOURNAI ISRA E L ANDTHE preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles" (Z Tim. 1:12).Paul was no member of the clergy; he was a BIBL E LANDS preacher. When the Fundamentalist in the AN INTRODUCTORYBIBLE LANDS TOUR, pulpit or in the pew views preaching as AT A PRICE ALL CAN AFFORD! God does, when preaching is appreciated and practiced as the primary Unmatched in quality...unequaled in value method of sharing the gospel, the church will have found anew God's primary avenue of bringing revival. Speaking almost prophetically, Jay Adams concludes, "If revival comes, if ;*u$795 ffi; there is a great day coming for the church of Christ and for the country, Many Seminary Presidents have said that a minister's trip you may be sure of one thing: it will be to the Bible Land equals a year in the Seminary! a revival sparked by preaching. This HopeYour Pastortoo, canbenefit from this offer. You canhelp him do sol has been true of all past revivals of the "WTl", the largest,oldest and most experiencedChristian Tour Comoanv Christian faith. They have all directly celebratingits twenty firstanniversary, wi ll be againmaking available to you involved the faithful preaching of the our best program,An IntroductionTo The Bible Land. a qreatseller and a Word, the preaching of the Christ who qualitytour of $1098 to $1498 for onlv $795. EVEN lf pRtCeS lru- saves."9 CREASE!lt isa limitedoffer, so ACT NOW! It is time Fundamentalists spoke up WTl, over the next three years,will be offering you additionalseats at and renewed their commlrmenr ro re_d-ucedspecial prices in appreciationof your support and loyalty. (So far, preaching. It is time Christian educa- 500 ministershave traveledat reducedprices durinq the last three vears.) tional institutions renewed their em- Thisspecial offer is for ministersON LY. phasis on training preachers. lt is time WTI hasa rich history in service.During these past twenty years,more than we put preaching in its place. Its place is 35,000 ministersand some 500,000 Christianlaymen have traveledwith number onel D us. V/Tl has thus helped changetheir lives.V'/e are proud of our record, efforts and performancelThis, therefore,is our 21st anniversarylove gift for you, our valuedclients. NOTES Our Presidents'Educational Committee will makeup the differencein orice lJamesl. Packer,God Spea/

NOVEMBER]982 n Musta FundamentalistFight? by Robert Allen

Bible conference speakers,trying to present a scholarly defense of their beliefs from a biblical standpoint. They " M rtr;:ilh'r:."#hl*Tjl'i,r:ishould be called militant in their exposureof non-biblical af- of the Bible, it seemsto be the watchword for some in the firmationsand attitudes.But Dollar, in the book mentioned Fundamentalistmovement today. But is "fighting" an adjec- above,draws a distinction betweentrue Fundamentalistsand tive that must alwaysbe usedwith the word Fundamentalist? those who are merely "orthodox" and calls the booklets the That is the question facing Fundamentaliststoday. "Fundamentalsof Orthodoxy." Apparently he doesnot con- Lest I be accusedof sniping from the outside rather than sider militancy against liberalism sufficient qualification for expressinga genuine concern from within, let me begin by the Fundamentalistlabel. assertingmy Fundamentalisttraining and continuingconvic- Another example of "non-militant" fighters for truth is tion. As a youth I wasactive in the hard-coreof the Conser- J. G. Machen'sand B. B. Varfield's stand againstliberalism vative Baptists and served as a messengerto the organiza- in the Presbyteriandenomination. Though Machen's stand tional meeting of the New Testament Association of Baptist eventually led to separationfrom the Princeton faculty, his Churchesheld in Indianapolis.I am a graduateof a Biblecol- militancyand separatisticposition do not qualify him - ac- legeand a seminary,both of which are listedas "militant Fun- cordingto Dollar - asa Fundamentalist.On the other hand, damentalist schools" by George Dollar in A Hisroryof Fun- Carl Mclntire of the same reformed Presbyterianfaith as damentalismin America. I still hold all the doctrines I was Machen,warrants commendation from Dollar as"one of the taught at those schools,including an oppostionto what is best-knownmilitant Fundamentalistsof our time." called"New Evangelicalism." The lategreat Evangelist Billy Sundayis an illustrationof Two questionsof greatconcern must be raisedconcerning the difficulty in assigninglabels on the basisof militancy. the fighting of Fundamentaliststoday. 1) Did historic fun- Sundaywas uncompromisingly militant againstbooze and all damentalismalways include a "militant" aspect?2) Is the Fun- other forms of sin, but he was not militant againstanyone damentalist fighting of today always an exposure of non- who would supporthim in his crusades,and waseven known biblical attitudes or has it degeneratedinto petty in-fighting? to senddecision cards to Catholic churches,though they did Fundamentalismas it is presentlyknown began in the not officially cooperate with him. Lindsay Denison Bible conferencesof the late nineteenth century. Though documents this in an article in The American Magazineof these were a reaction to the higher criticism coming across September1907. the oceanfrom Germany, their primary focuswas the exposi- It is doubtful whether militant Fundamentaliststoday tion of Scripture in areasthey felt had been neglected,par- would support a Billy Sunday campaignif it were to cometo ticularly prophecy. For fourteen yearsthese conferences were their town. Yet Dollar classifieshim as "one of the greatest held near Niagara Falls and included some of the greatest Fundamentalist figures in the first third of this century," speakersin America. After 1897,however, they began to while admitting that Sunday did not understand the dif- decline because of internal dissension. At issue was the ferencesbetween orthodoxy, conservativedoctrine and Fun- pretribulational rapture. Many who were Fundamentalists damentalist distinctives.Apparently it is easierto forgive a were not militant pretribulationists. The advocates of lack ofunderstanding or practicefrom a historical perspective pretribulationalism left and started another conferenceat than it is to forgivea preachertoday who fights sin but refuses Sandy Cove, New York. This wasperhaps the first of many to fight other believers. internal fights which have disrupted the Fundamentalist The fact is that fundamentalismhas alwaysbeen militant ranks, but originally its militance was directedagainst the againstunbelief, but its internal battles have receivedby far liberals. the majority of attention from historians. There are Fun- The developmentof Fundamentalismin the early part of damentalists who have not been fighters and there are this century was greatly aided by the publication of "The fighters - particularly anti-Communist fighters - who have Fundamentals."Contributors to thesevolumes were. like the not been Fundamentalists.There are thousands of Fun- damentalistpreachers who have been content to preach,win souls and influence their communities for Christ without engagingin diatribe or written abuseagainst those who dif- Robert is pastor Allen of Bible Baptist fered with them in some areas.They have taken a stand Church. Mi ss oula. Montana. against liberalism by a positive proclamation of the gospel. Who is to say their extra time spent in the work has not been of more benefit than the time others have taken from their 28 FUNDAMENTATISTJOURNAL work to engage in battles? damentalism u'ith the Baptist distinc- arrive at the truth, but others The second question is whether or tives. But a Fundamentalist in- blundered on in apparent disregardfor not Fundamentalist fighting as we terdenominational school might truth. It is these who most often lay witness it today is always an exposure disagree and honor Ian Paisley, for claim to "militancy" and promoteeach of "nonbiblical affirmations and at- example, as a leading Fundamentalist. other as the true Fundamentalists. titudes." Though every fight provokes a It is the right of both groups to hold In 1966 at the organizational scramblefor biblical support, it is often their view, but it perhaps illustratesthe meeting of the New Testament personal interpretation imposed on fact that fundamentalism is larger than Association of Independent Baptist broad scriptural principles which deter- any of those who attempt to delir-reate Churches in Indianapolisanother fight its boundaries. took place.No doctrinal issuewas mines "doctrinal" basisfor the disagree- 'When ment. no doctrinal basisfor involved, but merely a question Following the Vietnam War there a fight can be discovered of who should be able to were reports of soldiers who had some Fundamen- vote - those who had af- become so accustomed to fighting that talistshave not filiated through the they rvere unable to return to civilian been above previous year or all those life without special treatment. Perhaps manufactur- interestedin the new this is what has happened to some of group, Becauseof the warriors of the Fundamen- what was actuallya talist controversies.They are play for power on the so accustomedto fighting nert nf cnmc Lo.' that they cannot live leaders,the New without a fight, and Testament Association, consequentlythey which a year earlier had createone wherever been the focal point for they go. A look at the the entire hard-core dangerswhich Dollar Fundamentalist lists as facing Fun- movement of the damenaliststoday will Conservative Baptists, revealsome fights came into existence which are a far cry with only twenty-seven from the historic churches and until issuesof the virgin recently had not grown ex- birth, secondcoming, tensivelybeyond that. What bodily resurrection ing one, sad to say. At the time one could have been a mighty force for the and similar Bible doc- Bible coilege was organized, a faculty 'because. truth from the start was stunted trines. Some of the was brought almost intact from North- of petty in-fighting. dangerslisted are the "gimmicks race," western College, the late William Bell The question is not whether Fun- the "KeswickMovement," "Counseling Riley'sinstitution, which was phasing damentalistswill learn to fight, but Christianity," "Crusading Calvinism" out its Bible college.A year later the en- vihether they will learn to get along. and "Crisisitis"including the "numbers tire faculty left the new school and it The organizationsthat have grown up neurosis."These are listed along with was commonly reported that the around the Christian D"y School "Drifts in Mission Circles," "Continu- reasonfor their leaving was that some movement have shown many that it is ing Pressuresand Successesof New of them believedin Bushnell'sdoctrine possiblefor those who do not agreeon Evangelicalism"and "Separation." Ap- of child nurture. After acceptingthat every detail of Scripture to cooperate, parently one and all of these dangers explanation for years,I had opportuni- nevertheless,in areasof concern to all, are reasons for Fundamentaliststo ty to do further research and For example,they have fought govern- fight. At least the numerous discoveredthat the so-called"doctrinal ment interferenceon behalf of a school newspapersand tracts which find their defection" had been manufactured so with which they may not have agreed way about the country take them asex- that somein leadershippositions would in every areaof doctrine. But even this cusesfor a fight. ln many casesthe real have an explanation to give to the can be lost if history is allowed to enemy would appear to be jealousy churches as to why faculty members repeatitself. This article is not a plea to concerning someone else's ministry they admired and respectedwere being Fundamentaliststo embrace liberaiism rather than any clear-cut doctrinal forced to leave. Similar charges and or ignore new evangelicalism.lt is not a defection. counter-charges characterized the plea to give up cherishedconvictions. It Sometimes one Fundamentalist revolt from Mclntire's domination of is simply a question. Can we speakthe group will seea doctrinal problem that the American C,ouncil of Christian truth in love asFundamentalists and so others chooseto overlook. Many Bap- Churchesin 1971,and the divisionbe- "grow up into him in all things, which is the head,even Christ; from whom the tist Fundamentalistswould excludein- tween J. Frank Norris and the Baptist fant baptizersfrom the ranks of true Bible Fellowshipin 1950.Good men on whole body fitly joined together and fundamentalism,almost equating fun- both sidesof these divisions sought to continuedon page64 NO\EMBER1982 ao irl-

: I I TheYoice of the Peoplein the KingJames Tradition by Arthur L. Farstad

I rs. Jonesis a middle-agedlady who lives in the 1611 version took about 40 years to establishitself, the mountains of one of the border states. becausein the early days it had heavy competition from the Beforeher conversionshe usedto run a still, Geneva Bible, as well as other English Biblesthat were used well; now shesmiles faintly as shetalks about in the late sixteenth and early seventeenthcenturies. But the past and of the transformation that has onceestablished, the AuthorizedVersion - or, asit's usually taken place in her life. \?hile not highly calledin North America,the King JamesVersion - became educated, Mrs. Jones does like to read, the Bibleof the vast massof the Bible-readingpublic. It was especiallythe Bible, and in the King JamesVersion at that. the Bible for preaching,memorization, commentaries, and She readsher Bible everyday - well, nearlyevery day. She most other biblical pursuits short of scholarly studiesin the hascertain difficulties with someof the olderwords, but that originaltongues. doesn'tstop her from reading,by any means.Mrs. Jonesap- Unfortunately, there are some who are excessively,erro- preciatessome of the footnotesthat clarify archaicwords and neously,and unbiblicallycommitted to the King JamesBible, sometimeswonders why, if that'swhat they mean,that's not nearly to the point of idolatry. There are those who actually what they say.But she'snot very critical.After all, this is the teach that the King Jamesis inspiredand where it differsfrom Bible. Oh yes,there's one other fact about Mrs. Jonesthat the originalGreek and Hebrewwe shouldcorrect the original you should know: shedoesn't really exist - at leastas far as by the King JameslIt is hard to believethat anyonewould we know! Mrs. Jonesdeveloped as a figure to help the Ex- teachthat, and yet this is promulgatedas truth in somenar- ecutiveReview Committee of the New King JamesVersion row circles.The very learned producers of the King James discoverwhat the average- and especiallythe less-than- themselvessay in their Introductionthat they havenot made average- Bible readerout there can understand. a perfectwork and that's why they give alternate renderings It's all very well and goodfor seminariansto talk about in the margin.What is more, the King JamesVersion hapax legomena and merisms,but the peoplein that one buys in the storetoday is not the 1611edi- the real world who read the Bible are not deeply ';'-- rion. Contrary to popularbelief, the ordinary King concernedabout that as a rule. Sometimeswe ('". Bible has been updated severaltimes (for " ; James find seminariesand even Bible colleges L".--- .; , which we should be most grateful!)Many of the wherevery few peopleare still using n, 1 spellings,much of the punctuation,and even the King Bible. Many students \laJtt t-.t the wording have been changedover the James tr, . ' __l get the impressionthat srnce \ ', SeminaryX doesn'tuse the King ,.,,, . -,u, chaicword for since that once was very fre- Jamesmuch any more, thereforethe Jl \ r, quent in the King James,but for- ' i KingJamesis passe. What they 1, \,t : .,'rr'";:, tunatelyhas been almostentirely don't realizeis that the massesof l\ ^ ttt, ;,p removed,so that few will peoplestillusetheKingJamesandit\.'\-;,. ' still outsellsall Bibles in the English- '1 't '" word. ..'r'':..,i ; ' " , speakingworld, particularlyin the ' _-. ,.,.:.i,.,," The other extremein rela- United Statesand Canada.This is :: .. tion to the King Jamestradi- 'q'.r'i :' especiallytrue in the Southernstates. \ I .. tion is to say that it has There is an old Latin expressionthat ,' .- had its day, let it be scrapped ,\ ""*".,)'t, many of us have heard, to the effect that 'jt't''--*:1-".1' and let's go on to other the voiceof the peopleis the voiceof - ",) things.In light of the great God: Vox populi, vox Dei. Theological- .i I ,, / i , i *ealth of literature based thereisa r, i r {,, !' ":i55';'3.1il::';:: :H*HL::,tff',:ffi'?i"',but r\ ' , The general public's fondness il wise viewpoint either. for the King James Version - As is so often the case '.i '-- -"'' years after it is in the current I rh"' - o.lden -"an between "rh;; language of the people h;;;' I , ,;; viewpoints ir ' lesson for all of us. : . . makes sense here. The ii-fl;r tradi- Actually, historians tell us that .{j.:::,,-;- _ Creat King James

30 FUNDAMENTAIIST JOURNAT tion can be retainedwith necessaryup- Approval of the People the Majority Text, a text quite similar datings to make it conform to today's to the TR exceptin the Book of Revela- usage,in line with what has already First let's look at some of the deci- tion. Later it wasthought better to stay beendone for that sameversion in the sions that were generally approved of with the TR since the King Jameswas past. The extremeconservatism of the by most people we met. translated from the text and this was English-speakingchurch (including the 1. Prominent verse division. It an updating of the King JamesBible. supposedly very modern North has become common in some Bibles to As a matter of fact it was a strong sup- American branch) has kept the King put the verse numbers in one of the porter of the Majority Text who was James Bible from being updated as margins and to indicate where the verse not working on the English updating neededin the last century or so. If it begins by some little mark (or who said that it was very unwise to had beendone gradually,as was done sometimes one has to guessl).Another bring out a translationof a text that with Luther'sGerman Bible,we would popular method is to have the verse had not been on the market for a few not need to have all these squabbles numbers sprinkled through the body of yearsto be examinedby scholars.This and unfortunate attacksmade on Bible the text, and not to indent for each was of course the case, since The revision by people who should know new verse.Of course, this has a certain Greek New Testament According better. validity, since the verse numbers have to the Majority Text was still in Those who have been to college, been added and there is no actual break preparationat that time. and especiallythose who have gone on in the text itself where the versesare in- The final compromise incorporates to seminary,often have views differing dicated. A few Bibles have even gone so the wishesof the peopleto know where from the majority of Bible readers. far as to leave out the verse numbers the text is questionable,and yet to re- When I wastold that market research entirely or just to summarize which showedthat traditionalverse divisions numbers are included in a paragraph. (rather than a paragraph according to This latter method is not favored very Manyof t.hevords LhaLvere meaning)was still the choice of most much by people who read the Bible ilalicrzedin loll are no longerin lhe Bible readers, that red letter New regularly. lext- al all becau"selhey are noL Testamentswere very widely approved The arguments put forth for having of, and that there was a strong feeling the verse divisions prominently in- neeJed in modern[nqlish. againstdeleting even parts of the text dicated by indenting each new verseare that werehighly questionable,I found largely of a practical nature, which, it hard to believe.However, in 1979-80 after all, is the reason verses were in- tain passages that are needlessly it wasmy privilegeto travel acrossthe serted in the first place. (l) It is easierto omitted in some of the modern ver- United States,in Canada and Great find verses, and this is important in sions, all the while facing the scholarly Britain and to speakon the subject of discussing religious issuesand in con- problems that are brought up by the King Jamestradition and the New troversies over doctrine. (2) It is easier seminarians and professors. King JamesNew Testamentto over 20 to memorize separateverses when they 3. Words of Christ in red. I shall pressconferences and 20 banquetsand are blocked off as a paragraph. (3) It is neverforget the look ofjoy on the face about30 seminariesand Christian col- helpful in the public reading of the of one very intelligent woman when leges. Moving amongst this very Scriptures, especiallyif this is a respon- sheopened the 1q79New King James representativegroup I was surprisedto sive reading, where the leader and the New Testamentand sawthat the words seethat the marketresearch report was congregation read versesalternately. of Christ werein red. To her this wasa apparentlycorrect. Let's look at some In a sense,the New King Jamesis a plus. Of coursethe accusationhas been of thethings that the first editionof the compromise between the old King made that red letterssuggest that those New KingJames New Testament(1979) James method of indicating each verse words are more the Word of God than retainedthat the people,generally ap- and the more modern way of having the restof the Bible.Actually I do not provedof and alsoat someof the things the material paragraphed: only those supposethat many peoplereally believe that weremost often reouestedthat we verses that begin a sentence are that but, on the contrary, it is just a had not done,bur have done for the capitalizedin the New King James,so it handy way of clearlyshowing all the completedBible. is easy to see where a new sentence words spoken by Christ. For a person begins. Also, paragraphs are indicated making a study of the teachings of by the heading of main sections. Christ it is very easyto go through the Smaller subsections are indicated by New Testament from Matthew to Arthur L. Farstad is italicized verse numbers. Poetic sections Revelationwithout a concordanceand executiveN ew Testament have the verse numbers all down the find them all. The shadeof red chosen edttorof the Nect,King left margin, so the best of both worlds in the New King Jamesis lessblatant JamesVersion. He receiued appears in the New King James. than is often seen, and some who do htsTh.M. andTl't.D.from 2. Traditional text. The orginal not particularly care for the red letter Dallas Theological Seminarywhere he plan for the New King James New edition expressedthe view that the taughtGreek for five years. Testament was to translate not from subtler brick tone was more acceotable the so-called Textus Receotus. but from to them.

NOVEMBER]982 Suggestions from the People peoplewho have read the footnotes in modern Bibleswould be shocked to find out that there is only a tiny handful of Our many meetings with thousands of Bible readersas manuscriptsthat leaveout Mark 16:9-20.The footnotes give well as telephone calls and letters taught us that there were the impressionthat Mark 16 is on very shaky ground. This is some areaswhere we were not following the wishesof a large only true if one is committed to the idea that two ancient percentageof Bible readers,especially those committed to the manuscripts,Vaticanus and Sinaiticus,outweigh everything King Jamestradition. Let us look at someof these. else. Mark 16 is one of the textual variants that has real 1. Italics. The first edition of the NKJV New Testament theologicalimportance. abandoned the King Jamestradition of italicizingwords sup- The most commonly used Greek New Testamentstoday plied by the translators to make the English read more are not terribly different from the century-old Westcott-Hort smoothly. Most modern Bibles do not use this systemany text, although there is more picking and choosingof readings more. One reason it was eliminated was becausein modern (calledeclecticism). English, italics are used for foreign words and for emphasis. Probably the most widespreaddesire expressed by those who The bible i"snoL mefely a \flofklor l-he basicallylike the New KingJamesNew Testamentwas that we "scholar"s; should restore the italicized words. Millions of Christians, Drbler"s fbr all t.hepeople especiallythose who cannot check the original languages, neverthelesslike to know what words havebeen addedby the The footnotesin the New King JamesNew Testamentgive translators.This is especiallytrue of Sunday school teachers, the work a real edgeover other versionsin that most of the preachers, missionaries, and those who study the Bible modern translationsare gearedstrictly to one theory of tex- seriously.Because of the problem of the modern useof italics, tual criticism, namely, that the oldest manuscripts that we a seriousattempt was made to find some other meansof in- happen to have are the best. !7here they give a variant dicating these words. Many typefaces, including fonts reading it will usually be becauseof the importance of the without serifs,so that they could be distinguishedfrom the traditional reading and the desire to explain omissions in rest of the text, were tried. The unfortunate thing is that their text. The New King Jamesreally gives three different none of these attempts looked attractive. The appearanceof traditions all on one page:(1) First of all, the text itselfis the the page with a sprinkling of words in another typeface traditional text employedby the Greek-speakingchurches for looked odd. ln light of the fact that most Bible readersare centuriesand is still soused by thoseusing Greek in their serv- familiar with the King Jamestradition of italics and also the ices.In the footnotes, one may follow either or both of two fact that italicizedwords do look good on a pagewith regular leading current theories on the text of the New Testament, type, prompted the decision to restore this venerableKing that is, the critical view and the Majority Text view. (2) The James tradition. Many, however, of the words that were usual critical view, which is indicated by NU (N for the italicizedin 1611 areno longer in the text at all becausethey Nestle/Aland and U for the United Bible Societies)is largely are not neededin modern English. So, here again, one will basedon the oldest manuscripts,which almost all comefrom not find as many italicizedwords as in the 1611edition. Egypt.There the climatefavors the preservationof papyrus,a 2. Footnotes. Some people read footnotes and others very brittle writing material. These manuscriptsare a small don't, but it certainly is good to have them for those who are minority - lessthan 1Opercent - of the extantmanuscripts. interestedin various problems of the text. As you might ex- (3) The Majority Text is similar to the Textus Receptusor pect, it was at the collegesand seminariesthat there were so Traditional Text becausethe Textus Receptuswas basedon many requestsfor footnotes, especiallyof a textual nature. manuscripts that were available during the Reformation One coed from Berkeleycalled to say she favored footnotes. period, and most of these manuscripts u'ere typical of the "l love footnotes,"this girl said.The 1979New King James vast majority still existing.A reading in the footnotesthat is New Testamenthas only one textual footnote and a handful labeledM will be one that is in the great majority of existing I of other footnoteson such items as the denarius.Most of the manuscripts. The general thrust of this view is that the footnotes in the New King James first edition give the earliestreading (that is, the original reading) is much more referencesto Old Testament quotations which are indicated likely to reproduceitself through the centuriesin the majority in oblique typeface(not quite as slanted as italics). of manuscripts, and that a reading in only a handful of Now that the complete New King JamesBible has been manuscriptsprobably grew up in one areaof the church only published, by popular demand the New Testament is e- (such as Egypt) or, in some cases,late in the history of the quipped with a very full set of footnoteson textual problems. text. For those like Mrs. Jones,perhaps, who are not concerned Most people are not well read enough in this technical about this, they can be safelyignored, sincemost of the dif- area to make a valid decision in textual readings,so it was ferencesin text are not of great moment, though a few are. thought bestto retain the traditional readingand indicatethe The footnotes supplement the traditional text by two dif- variation in the footnotes. Since this is an updating of the ferent traditions, without judging the question by telling King Jamestradition it was also thought best to usethe type readerswhich they should chooseand which is the best.This of text that the King Jamestranslators used, even though has been one valid criticism of many of the footnotes in many today do not support that type of text. At any rate, it modern Bibles:they take a very firm stand in their wording as should be pointed out that the differencesare early all regard- to what should be in the text and what should not. and vet ing details and that the basic New Testamentis the samein often disagreeamong themselveson severalreadings. Most everycase.

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he King James Version of the Bible is the most ciling theseopposing religious groups. widely circulated and universallyaccepted English The controversybetween the Anglicans and Puritanshad Bible in the world. For over three hundred vearsit extended to which version of the Bible should be accepted has enduredthe maliciousattacks of agnostics,the pseudo- and read. The establishedchurch leaderswere partial to the intellectualscorn of liberalsand all the fiery darts of the wick- Bishop'sBible and the Great Bible. However, the common ed one. Through all thesestormy blastsit remainstoday as a people were buying the GeneuaBible. To reconcilethis dif pillar of truth and hope for millions of believerswho cherish ferenceand others, King Jamescalled a church conferenceat and defendit. F. William Faber,a prominent scholar,writes Hampton Court in January1604. Four Puritanswere invited concerning the King JamesVersion, "lt lives on the ear like to this meeting to discusstheir concerns with a group of music that can never be forgotten. . . the power of all the about 50 high churchmen. John Rainoids (Reynolds),Presi- griefs and trials of a man is hidden beneath its words." dent of Corpus Christi College,Oxford, was the spokesman Likewise,H.L. Menckenstates, "lt is the mostbeautiful of all for the Puritans. The Anglicans sat in their formal church the translationsof the Bible;indeed, it is probablythe mosr robes while the Puritans appeared in plain fabric gowns, beautiful piece of writing in a1lthe literature of the world." evidencingdisdain for church garb. Richard Bancroft, Bishop Volumes could not contain the testimonies of multitudes of London and spokesmanfor the Anglicans, accusedthe who lived and died in obscurity but who lived and died by Puritansof being"schismatics, breakers of your laws,"while this Book of books. Rainolds criticized the policies of Bancroft and called for a I greatercommitment to the instruction of the people. The Commission As the debate went back and forth, the 37-year-oldking King JamesI authorized the translation of the Bible that listened with his 1O-year-oldson, Prince Henry, near him. has borne his name ever since.He came to the throne in Then Rainolds made a suggestionthat immediatelycaptured Engiand in 1603after the death of Queen ElizabethI. He was the King's interest,He suggestedthat a new translation of the the son of Mary Queen of Scots,a devout Catholic, and by Bible be made that would have the approval of the entire his ascensionto the throne united Scotland and England. church. It would be sanctioned by the Anglicans and England had becomea prominent power in Europe;Sir Fran- 'l7alter Puritans,the clergy and laity alike. The king respondedthat cis Drake had sailed around the world; Sir Raleigh "this bee done by the best learnedin both Vniuersities,after had attempted to colonizeAmerica; the English church had them to bee reuiewedby the Bishops,and the chiefelearned separatedfrom the Church of Rome; and the literature of of the Church; from them to bee presentedto the Priaie- Shakespeare,Bacon, and Spenserwas in full blossom.Yet all Councell;and lastly to bee ratified by his Rolall Authoritie, and was not well at home. The Puritan movement, bent on strip- so this whole Church to beebound vnto it, and none other." ping the Anglican church of its papal robes,was flourishing That summer, 54 translators were approved for this new and heading toward direct confrontation with the Anglican project. Although this work did not officially.begin until hierarchy. King Jameswas facedwith the challengeof recon- continuedon page 60

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b'r Ed Hindson

o other book has had so wide an impact on the Designedas a "compromise"translation for useby both English-speakingworld asthe King JamesVersion partiesof the Anglican Church it waseventually accepted by of the Bible. Over the yearsof its popularity it High Church Episcopaliansand EvangelicalPuritans alike. It wentthrough four major revisions,the lastone being in 1769. wascertainly not the first Englishtranslation, but it was the Most people who prefer the King JamesVersion believe they first to be widely acceptedby both factions of the English are readingthe 1611original,but they are in fact using the Church. However,we shouldremember that in 1611it wasa 1769fourth revision.A simplecomparision will show the dif- neu.,translation and some of the old guard of conservative ference: Puritansopposed it violentlyas a dangerouscompromise with KJV (1611edition): Episcopacy.Some branded the K.J.V. translatorsas "dam- "Our Fatherwhich are in heauen,Halowed be thy nablecorruptors of God's Word." Even the greatscholar Dr. Name, Thy Kingdom come,Thy will be done as in Hugh Broughton rejectedit, saying: "l require it to be heauen,so in earth. Giue vs day by day our daily bread. burnt!" preferringhis "trusted" GenevaBib1e. And forgive vs our sinnes:for we also forgiue every one Translating the Bible that is indebtedto vs. And lead us not into temptation. but delivervs from euill" (Luke 1l2-4\. It has been statedby some that "God only wrote one KJV (1769edition): Bib1e."While that is true, it wasnot the King JamesVersion, I "Our Fatherwhich art in heaven,Hallowed be thy for it is only one of many Englishtranslations. The BibleGod (through (with name.Thy Kingdom come.Thy will be done, as in "wrote" inspiration)was in Hebrewand Greek I heaven,so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. a dashof Aramaic in Daniel and Ezra).The inspirationand And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone inerrancyof the Scripturesapplies first and foremostto those that is indebtedto us. And lead us not into temotation: original manuscripts.They werelater hand-copiedto preserve but deliver us from evil" (Luke 1l:2-4\. the text and noneof the originals remain today. We do not have the originaldocuments of the Bible. What we do have arethousands of copiedmanuscripts (and these contain many Popularity of KVJ variations).God did not seefit to give the original Scriptures Since the seventeenthcentury the King JamesVersionhas in a time when they could be photocopied for perfect been the most popular English translation of the Bible. It is reproduction. He also apparentlydid not allow the originals often called the "Authorized Version" because it was to survive. presentedto King Jamesof England by the translation com- The task of translating the Bible into any languagemust mitteefor his authorizationin 1611.It shouldbe noted that begin with settling the issueof the text. Which Greek and the king was not totaliy pleasedwith the translation and Hebrew manuscriptsshould be translated?The original Klng never did officially authorize it, though the designationhas JamesVersion followed the Masoretic Text of the Old Testa- stuck with it ever since. continuedon page49

NOVEMBER]982 35 An Interview with B.R.Lakin

Questions and Answers

Onlune 5, lgot, oboby,boy wosborntoMt. ondMrs._R;ichordLqttinin tfarmhouse onBig Ilurttgotle Cteellin the hitl country,of Woyne County, West vfuginii. tuts. i:oAin hd prtyei tl'4lt God would give her a'fireochet ,trotr" ond biforc thic iaby hd been'born sirc iod dedlcsteil him to the r.o-td. F:ot Q-3yests ttow this "coutttry pteocher ioyr,, evongelist B.R. Lollitt, hos ttovekd ovet o mitlion miles "ctiss.ctocsing Amctico btcft otrd-iotth tiie o couitty ioy ytot\ing o corn-towr" preoching to coulr;tk;ss muliitudec, seeingihousindrc ofliues trancfotmeit by the powet of lesus Chtist.

I Pl"rr. tell me about your family background.

I My fath". was a native West Virginian, born and rearedjust about two miles from where I was born in Wayne County. My mother camefrom TazewellCounty, Virginia. Shecame over the mountainswith her parentswhen shewas 16years of age;they settledin GreenbrierCountv, and later shecame into'Wayne County. Vhen shewas 16,she met and married my father. They lived on a farm on Big Hurricane Creek, sevenmiles our from Fort Gay. Their four boys and two girls have all died exceptmy baby sisterand myself.I was born on June 5, 1901;the old doctor rode sevenmiles over the muddy roads,stayed all night, and deliveredme at 9:00 the next morning and went back. He chargedmy father five dollars!I think he got a bargain!

I I o,,,,, !f -- o What was your life like in thosedays?

ll.l ft4yfather was a farmer. \fe got up at 4:00 in the morning and ate breakfastand sat around and waited for daylight to come.In the meantimewe got to feeding,and did the milk- ing and fed the hogs and so forth, so we'd be ready ro go ro the field when the time came.We didn't have eight hours - t'from t'can't '!7ewe worked can't to can't," "can't see"to see.,' had a poverty program - we all workedl

I Nov,,,tell us when you were saved.

Al I wassaved on February12,1918;I was 17.I workedat a timber job driving four muleshauling sawedlogs and stayed in a log shanty at the head of the hollow. I eot sick and had to come home for three days and my -othe. said, "There'sa revival going on up at the forks of the creek."That wasin the little one-roomcounrry Baptisrchurch. The third night I said,"l think I'11go up and get savedand becomea Methodist bishopl" She said, "You can become anything you want to, just so you get saved."So I went. I,d never lifted my hand for prayer, never gone forward in a 36 FUNDAMENTAIIST JOURNAI meeting, but that night I listened to Later, I pastoredin Prestonsburg,Ken- this old country preacher,a nephew of tucky. The last church I pastored was ll.l S"-. kind of church I wassaved Devil Lance Hatfield, leader of the Euclid Avenue Baptist in Bristol, in, a little one-room country church Hatfield-McCoy Feud. He preachedon Virginia. I went there when they had with a pot-bellied stove and coal-oil "When I Seethe Blood I Will PassOver 17 in Sunday night serviceand 101 in lights. The first meetingI ever held was You" and I could hardly wait till he Sunday school. Within years we about two or three weeks after I got two finished.When he did, I walked down saved. I walked acrossthat mountain had 400 additions to the church. The the aisle and knelt at the little pine through the woods and carried a Sunday school went from 101to nearly mourner'sbench and receivedChrist as lantern. I went over to Little Hur- 800 and the Sunday night servicefrom my Savior. No great demonstration, put ricane, down the hills to the little log 17 until we had to loudspeakersin but a deep settled peacecame into my country church, a little Protestant- the basement to take care of the soul that has stood the tests of the Methodist church. I held my first overflow crowd. years. revival there. Later, I becamepastor of I walked out into the night, and the Greenbrier Baptist Church. That L.l i r" ltr3g you became the starscame out on dressparade and the pastor waseight to 10 milesfrom my home, so to Howard Cadle at treesbowed down their head and said, "r.d.i"t" I rode a mule, with my saddlebags the Cadle Tabernacle in Indianapolis. "\ile're glad." I walked over the liftle under me, over the mountainsonce a How did that come about? red clay hills and sang,"Hallelujah, tis month and preachedin this little coun- done!I believeon the Sonl I'm savedby morning we were going ro try church.I think oncewe had 18,and AlO"" the blood of the crucified One!" My the Founder's \Veek Conference at that might have been Rally Day. They mother looked like she was walking on Moody Bible lnstitute and we stopped paid me seven dollars a month. I put a seaof glass.I was baptized the next in Indianapolis. I was going up there my mule in a differentbarn everynight Sunday; they cut a hole in the ice in with Colonel Earthman, a lawyer from and slept in the spare room in a dif- Februaryto baptizeme. I preachedmy Murfreesboro, Tennessee. ferent bed. If you haven't slept in the He knew first sermon the next Sunday at the Mr. spare room when it's four below zero, Cadle and knew about the work. Baptist church at Greenbrier on get you ain't slept! The next morning he said,"Let's up "Behold the Lamb of God." It lasted and go to the broadcast." This was at ten minutes maybe. Now, my father I t...... 6:00 a.m. After it was over, he said to was a Methodist: mv mother was a \-/'\, o What haooened nextl Mr. Cadle, "l got a man here you Baptist. My father joined the need." He said, "Vell, maybe we'd bet- Al P.o- there I went to the First Methodist church and was sprinkled 'West ter have him come up for the camp when he was 30 yearsold. I baptized Baptist Church of Ceredo, meeting."So I went up and preachedin him when he was 60. He camedown to Virginia. I went to high school for a the camp meetingfor him later. When I the front of the little country church while. \ile had a morning servicein the got back home, he wrote me and said, whereI waspreaching and said,"Son, I revival and I preached my own "l'd like for' you to come back and alwaysknew it was right. But my family meeting, so I'd come up at 10:00from preach again next Sunday. I'll send a pride kept me from doing it. I want you the high school and preach and then plane for you." So I cameup there and to baptizeme." go back to school. While there, I mar- he said, "\Uould you consider coming ried Violet May Crabtree on August I t.-- here as my associate?"So I moved up said you began 30, 1922. She was a schoolteacher. 14 years. X{: No*,. ,tot there with him and stayedfor preaching right away. Did you feel Every time I'd want to speak,I'd snap He died in 1941after I'd been there on- calledinto the ministry ? my finger and hold up my hand. When Iy two years.I stayedon aspastor. That A we got married she said, "Now, you tabernacleseated 10,000. The choir loft Al vr.,y peopleask me about my won't want to bother your mind with seated 1,400 and l've seen it packed call. This may sound a little strange, the minor problems.I'll solve all those many times. \7e were on the Mutual just but from the time I was a little boy I and leave the major problems for Radio Network coastto coastlive every thought if I ever got saved I'd be a you." We've been married 60 yearsand day. lt was the only fundamental daily preacher.So I preachedfor all the kids haven't had a major problem yetl network broadcast.Of course,Charles aroundwhen they had kids' preaching. I t.-,, E. Fuller was on weekly with the Old- I preached all the funerals of the All . I ell us about your pastorates. FashionedReoiual Hour as well. I stayed chickensand the ground squirrelsand there until 1952, when I moved to so forth. So I just naturally went to Alrn"y called me to pastor the Florida and went into full-time preaching, and that's as far as I can First Baptist Church of Louisa, Ken- evangelisticwork. Those 14 yearswere think of my call. My mother told me tucky, just sevenmiles from my home. I the highlightof my ministry. sheprayed when shecarried me that I'd had to decide between going to be her preacher-man.No others of my My r l.- seminaryand taking a church. dear \/ o Tell us about your son Bill. family ever preached. wife had a new baby and her mother just had a boy six days older than he Al Hir name was \ililliam Ashley. I It"'I in the.earlv days,when was, and Violet nursed both of them! \!oNow, named him after Billy Sunday. He was you started preaching,what kind of At the same time, she was teaching churcheswere you in? school and I was pastoringthe church. continuedon page 65 NOVEMBER1982 37 BobJones, Sr.

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he world took little note when a babvbov wasborn reader, he would mark great passagesin the classicsfor his on October 20, 1883, to poor farmers in Dale children to copy and memorizeand recite to guests. County, Alabama.Rejoicing was confinedto a lit- Gradually young Bob shed his timidity; each Sunday tle country farmhouse, where ten brothers and si-sters when the family home was filled with friends, relatives,and welcomedthe new addition to their family. They a1lbowed guests,he went out to a wooded areaof the farm, climbed on their heads, giving thanks to God, and listenedas their a treestump and preachedto the visitingchildren. Little did parentsdedicated 1itt1e Robert Reynolds Jones to "the services he know in those pre-teenyears that adults hid behind the of Christ and His Kingdom." treesto hear his earnestchildhood sermons. Eighty-fouryears later, on January 16, 1968,Associated The spiritual influence and example of his godly parents Press,United PressInternational, ABC, NBC, CBS, and led Bob early in life to seekto live a life that pleasedGod. His dozensof popular newscastersbroadcast to the world that father never failed to read a passageof Scripture each eve- Robert (Bob) Reynolds Jones, the great evangelistand ning, after which al1 knelt around him to pray. Bob later educator,had beenlaid to rest.The whole world took note. recalledlying in bed as a small boy talking to God each eve- Telegrams,telephone calls, and lettersby the thousands ning after the family devotional time. from all partsof the globeflooded the hallsof the University Although he had askedGod to savehim during one of his that bearshis name,with assetsat that time valuedat more woodedprayer sessions when he wasjust seven,Bob did not than thirty million dollars.A specialanswering service was make a public professionof his faith until he was elevenyears set up at that University to assistin receivingthe influx of old. This wasin a revivalmeeting at their family church.On- condolences. 1ya yearlater he becamethe Sundayschool superintendent! State GeneralAssemblies and severalpages in the Con- In the Crucible of Suffering gressionalRecord paid him tribute. Editorials acrossthe country appropriatelysummed up his life: "He Blistered In Bob's thirteenth year his mother died. Her death Satan and Liberals,"they announced.This "RuggedFun- causedhim deep sorrow for they had been extremely close damentalist"Bob Jones"had his foesas well ashis friends,his and Bob grievedthat shewas not ableto seehim ordainedby detractorsas well as his devotees,but none amongthem can his family's Methodist church ar age 15. Bob experienced deny that even at age84, when he met his Maker faceto face, added sorrow the following year when his father died. he stood foursquareas a man of conviction - not compro- Soon after that bereavement, Bob enrolled in old mising." The hallmark of this "Varrior of the Faith" was Southern lJniversity where he studied for three years,while cited as his "indomitable and uncompromising"manner in pastoringseveral small country churchesand occasionally "the defenseand extensionof his beliefs." conductingevangelistic meetings. At 21, Bob marriedBernice Sheffield, a beautifulgirl at- Godly lnfluences tending Judson College.Just a few weeksafter the wedding Robert ReynoldsJones was reared by godlyparents. Early Bob learned from their doctor that his beloved wife had an in life young Bob learnedthat Christ was the centerof his advanced case of tuberculosis.Bob assuredher she would close-knitfamily. Each Sunday was an occasionto ride in recover,and took her to a more suitablewestern climate and their two-horsewagon to the little Methodistchurch several caredfor her tenderly. But Bernicedid not recover.She told miles from their farm. her handsome young husband that "God's will is perfect; The Joneschildren were influencedby the lives of the there is a purpose in my suffering." Only ten months after many godly men and women who the Jonesescontinually they had recited their wedding vows, Bernice died. entertainedin their home.The Jonesesworked long hoursto ln the depths of his suffering,Bob cried out to God for make a living on their small farm and all the Jones boys stronger faith. During those few months of their marriage learned to work hard in the fields. By the time he was nine, Bob had not only seenBernice die, but he had been extreme- Bob was a good plowhand. 1yi1l himself, diagnosed as sufferingfrom "tuberculosisof the Young Bob'sfirst "congregation"was an old mule he forced throat" and given only a short time to live. However, God to pause at the end of each row and listen to his ad- choseto heal Bob'sbody, and from his crucibleof sufferinghe monishments.Although Bob enjoyed discoursingto the cameforth as gold. Having completedthree yearsof difficu1t, mule, which was only too glad to stop to listen, he disliked academic,university courseshe was intellectually prepared the times his father calledon him to recitefor visitorsin their for God's greatpurpose for his life, and now he wasspiritually home. While they lived on a meager income, Alex Jones preparedby first-hand knowledgeof God's sustaininggrace. alwaysmanaged to buy newspapersand good books. An avid \7hen he was just 14, Bob had conducted his first

3B FUNDAMENTAIISTJOURNAL evangelisticmeeting in a brush-arborshelter constructed with conductedthe first weekofthe school'sexistence,40 ofthe 88 the aid of some rural men. Those who acceptedChrist as students made commitments to Christ and dedicated their their Savior at that brush arbor were the first of multiplied livesto His service.By the end of that schoolyear, enrollment thousands who would, throughout the ensuing years, be had increasedto 125. In 1933Bob Jones College moved to changed the gospel messageBob so powerfully Cleveland. Tennessee.a more central location. The -by Jones school presenteo. grew rapidly and prospered.Bob Jonescontinued to travel Being "in the way God led him," Bob met Mary Gaston widely, conducting evangelisticcampaigns across America. Stollenwerck in one of his evangelisticcrusades, and they "B.J." studentswill never forget chapelservices when "Dr. weremarried on June 17, 1908.Their son, RobertReynolds, Bob" deeply embeddedin their hearts the ruling principles Jr.,was born on October 19, 191I. that madehim a giant for God: "The greatestability is depend- During thesefirst yearsof his ministry Bob Jonespreached ability. It is never right to do wrong in order to get a chance in his home state, then throughout adjoining states, and to do right. For a Christian, life is not divided into the secular eventuallyacross the nation. Peoplecame to hear him preach and the sacred;to him all ground is holy ground, every bush in municipal auditoriums and tabernaclesthat seatedten to a burning bush, and everyplace a templeof worship." fifteen thousand people. Night after night, week after week, Bob Joneswas a great soulwinner whose priorities made and year after year these enormous centersresounded with him a big man. He boldly declared,"Jesus my Saviorwasn't a the powerful voice of the anointed bearer of a fervent, little Phariseewith a narrow racial and religious outlook. dynamic messagefrom God. He came from Heaven's noonday down to the midnight of Newspapersaround the country reported that Bob Jones this earth. He put His arms around the whole race of "stamped the platform, swung his arms, shouted, and mankind and claspedHis nail-piercedhands together, and moppedhis brow," It was reported huggedeverybody. That is the One I that in some of his meetingsmore representl" than five thousand acceptedJesus After 52 years of preachinghe Christ as their Lord and Savior. criJ "-fho"o i" ^^1.r.-..^, Jne program Bob Joneswas known as one of that God has on this earth and that the greatestevangelists of his day, is the program of saving people. I listed with his friends Billy Sunday, know of a certainty that we Chris- SamJones, George Stuart, Henry C. tian peoplecan get along if we agree Morrison,and John Culpepper.Billy on the essentialfundamentals and Sunday branded him "the greatest disagreeabout what we don't agree evangelistof all time." abour,and we can unite to win peo- 'We Biographer Melton \Tright ple to Jesus Christ. can get reported that in 1924 when Bob togetheron that for that is God's big Joneswas just forty yearsold he had business." "preached 12,000 sermons to Becauseof the crowded condi- audiencesexceeding 15,000,000 per- tions, Bob JonesUniversity moved sons;shook the handsof more than to Greenville, South Carolina in 100,000people on the direct pro- 1946,where it remains.In October position that they would accept 1947more than 2,500students had Christ as personalSavior, and learnedthat 100,000of these flocked to the new campus. convertshad joined a church and were endeavoringto serve Today Bob JonesUniversity lists an enrollment of more the Master." In his early forties Bob Jonesincreased his scope than 6,000.Thousands of alumni around the globe are bear- of ministry to include more than thirty foreign lands. ing testimonyof JesusChrist. By the time he was 43 yearsold he had heard numerous Bob Jonesnever retired. Until the last two yearsof hls life tragic,heartbreaking stories from hundreds of parentswhose when he wasbedridden in the University'shospital, his life was sonsand daughtershad turned their backs on their faith in fuli and fulfilling. In his seventy-fifthyear, for example, he secularcolleges. "l am tired of leadingboys and girls to Jesus preachedto hundredsofthousands in greatcrusades in more Christ and then seeingthem attend institutions which shake than forty cities,in overtwenty statesfrom Maine to California, their faith in the deity of Christ whom they trust and in the while continuing to lead the University, to write and speak '!ilord of God which they have been taught to believe," he on radio, and, as always,to lead the fight againstliberalism. declared.He set out to combat the atheistic drift in higher After his funeral,Bob Jones'sclose and belovedfriend, Dr. educationby starting a Christian college.He statedhis goals: John R. Rice, wrote, "Bob Joneshas left us a great heritage. "To build a school that will have high cultural and academic There is no tragedy,but triumph. How wonderfully Dr. Bob standardsand, at the sametime, a schoolthat will keepin use Jones,Jr. and Dr. Bob Jones,III will carry on the traditions an old-time, country mourner's bench where folks can get and counselsand convictionsof their father and grandfather dght with God." in the school he founded in defenseof the faith. Goodnight Ground-breakingfor the first site of Bob JonesCollege in Dr. Bob! We will seeyou in the morningl" northwestern Florida was December 7, 1926.Doors opened And until then Christians will continue to feel his in- to BBstudents on September74, 7977. During revival services fluenceand be challengedto "Do right though the starsfall!" D NOVEMBERI9B2 39 THUNDEPIN THflPULPIT IDoRight Thoughthe StarsFall b^tBob Jones, Sr. Chapeladdress Februar,"- 1, 1957,at Bob Jone.sUniuersirr

would like to suggestthat all of you read carefully with Him hasto carry a cross.lt is clearlytaught in the Bible the fourth chapter of the book of James.I quote that peoplewho live godly will sufferpersecution and in this the last verse:"Therefore to him that knoweth to do world Christian peoplewill have tribularion. All down the good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." We remember that in agesman has made somekind of effort to get out from under this chapter certain people who considered themselvesChris- a crossand out from under the burden and tribulation and tians were frustrated. They wanted something, fought to get persecution.Remember, the measureof a Christian'stribula- it, and seemedto have conflict within their own hearts. They tion, persecution,and oppositionin this world is: first, thc did not get answers to their prayers becausethey wanted to measureof his uncompromisingstand againstthat which is consume anything God might give them upon themselves. wrong and for that which is right, and, second,the measure The writer of this chapter makes it clear that anybody of his influencefor the right and againstthe wrong in the day who is a friend of the world is an enemy of and generation in which he lives. God. They had accepted the standards of You can scarcely find today in any the rvorld, and that is exactly what a big American pulpit a grear, outstanding percentage of the church members of preacher preaching against sin. You rarely America have done in our day. ever find a strong evangelistic voice de- You will remember that this epistle is nouncing that which is evil and calling on writr.\n to the "twelve tribes which are scat- people to do right. Fifty years ago, when I tered abroad." They evidently knew what was a young preacher, nearly all the Mon- was right, so hc said, "lf you know what is day morning daily papers in our big cities right and will not do what is right, it is sin." carried a sermon (and sometimesmore than It is a sin for a man not to do what is right one sermon) by some preacher or preachers even if he does not knou' rvhat is risht but attacking sin. You rarely ever seethat kind could know what is right. of sermon in print any more. You students in Bob Jones University All Christians are supposedto know thc know what is right. We have told you over gospel and give the gospel to people. But and over again rhat the two biggest words that is not all rve are told to do in the Word in the English language are the two little of God. We are told to stand for somethins. words, DO RIGHT. We have said over and It is made plain to us rhat wc are eirher for over again, "Do right regardlessof the con- the Lord JesusChrist or we are against the sequences.Do right if the stars fall." Lord JesusChrist. The Bible makes it plain that the friendship of the world is enmity It Costs Something to Do Right with God. The trouble in America today is There has never been a time in the that religious people have sacrificed the historv of this countrv when it was more principle of right on the altar of remporary important to stand for principle than it is convenlence. today. We believethat BobJones University, Now. young people, remember that which is now in its thirtieth year, was called whatever problem you have to meet in life, into existence by God, and has trained you can know how to meet it and meet it if students through the past thirty years to meer the issuesof you sincerely wish to know what is right and are determined the day. This university is not going to compromise. We are in your heart by the grace of God to do what is right going to stand true. Iet it cosr what it may. regardlessof the consequences.These two little words, DO Since Adam and Eve by their disobedience not only RIGHT, ought to be put over every pulpit in America wrecked Paradise but brought spiritual dearh to all unborn becausethese modernistic preachers are not doing right, and generations, it has been easy to do wrong and hard to do these preachers who are supposed to be orthodox who are right. It was not easyfor God Almighty to find a way ro save not courageous enough to denounce religious liberalism in lost men. It cost God something to let His Son hang on a America even in their own denomination are not doing right, cross in agony and blood, bearing the sins of a fallen race. and the compromising orthodox Christian laymen who are The Lord JesusChrist made it plain that anyone gorng supporting any program they know is modernistic are not do- aa) FUNDAMENTATISTJOURNAT ing right. They are doing wrong, and this church because the church did the church was built. Some of the the Bible makesit plain they are doing believethese things. brethren said, "'We understand." But wrong. Now, remember that I was an the liberal brethren and the com- No sinner could ever do wrong and eleven-year-oldcountry boy when I promisingbrethren began to give me getaway with it, and God will not even joined the Methodist church. I began sometrouble. The liberalswill generally let one of His born-again children do to preach and conduct evangelistic go along with you while you preachthe wrong and get away with it. The com- meetings in the country districts of gospel if you will not reprove them promisingBible believingpreachers are SoutheastAlabama when I was just publicly and if you will support what not getting away with what they are thirteen vearsold: and when I was fif- they want you to support while you doing.They are sacrificingprinciple on teen, I was licensedto preach,I took an preach the gospel. the altarof compromise.Every man in ordination vow that I have never the Biblewho did that sufferedthe con- forgotten and never repudiated.I was sequences.Lot did it, and other Bible askedif I would drive away strangeand Leaving a Modernist Methodist charactersdid the samething, and they erroneousdoctrines contrary to the Ar- Church for Conscience' Sake all suffered the consequences,They ticles of Religion (or doctrines) of the I got alongpretty well for a few years hurt their testimonyand did harm to Methodist church, and I agreedto do following that method. Then one day their constituency and often to their it. the pastor of the church where I held own families. When I started out conducting my membership brought a modernist evangelistic meetings, all the into his pulpit. This modernisttrampled Methodists, Presbyterians,and on the inspiration and historical facts the Methodist Church )oined members of other denominations of the Old Testamentas no other man I I wasconverted at a Methodist altar flocked to our meetings.I preachedthe have ever known. At the close of the when I wasjust elevenyears old, I did gospel.I stuck to the fundamental doc- service,I askedthe pastorif he brought not know much. I had read the Bible, trines of the Bible which are accepted this man to church knowing what he 'Yes."' and my father had family prayer. I by all orthodox Christians.There is no stoodfor. and he said. knew that Jesushad died for me and I difference between an orthodox Bap- So I took my membershipout of the couldnot savemyself; and I knew if I tist, an orthodox Methodist,or an or- church. I was what you call an wasgoing to be a Christian, I had to thodox Presbyterian and orthodox ordained local Methodist preacher. I takethe Christian sideof an issue.We members of any other denomination kept my church letter for a while, weretold that we must count the cost when it comesto the verbal inspiration wondering where I could put it and and if we were willing to go ahead and of the Bible,the virgin birth, the incar- continue to be consistent. One day I trust JesusChrist and take our stand nation, the vicariousblood atonement, was notified by the pastor that, accord- with Him and take on His enemies,He the bodily resurrection,and salvation ing to the laws of the church, I had to would give us grace to do what He by gracethrough faith in Christ's aron- keep my membershipin the church in wantedus to do. I knew just a few little ing blood. the community where I lived or I would fundamentalthings. losemy credentials. When I was taken into the As time passed,I began to learnthat Now remember, I would lose my Methodist church, they asked me a there were some questionsabout what credentials if I kept my ordination questionabout what I believed;and I wasbeing taught in certainschools that vows.I had taken an ordinationvow to was told what the Methodist church had been built by the gifts of orthodox drive away strangeand erroneousdoc- believed. The Methodist church Methodists; and from what I knew trines, and yet the denomination that believedthe Bible. It believed in the from someof my contacts,I knew that required me to take that vow passeda virgin birth, the incarnation, the the reportswere true. And I knew there law that I had to hold membershipin a vicariousblood atonement,the bodily were Methodist preachers who no local Methodist church (where the resurrection,and al1the fundamentals longerthought it necessaryto believein pastorhad taken the sameordination that all orthodox Christians believe. the virgin birth, the incarnation,the vow I had taken) and for me to put my Ail of these fundamentals are incor- blood atonement, and such other fun- membership in that church and lend poratedin the Apostles' Creed. The damentaldoctrines that I had to accept my influence to that pastor and his Methodistritual had my answerwrit- to join the Methodistchurch; and I pulpit would be violating my ordina- ten down, and I had to answer that had pledgedwhen I wasordained that I tion vow to drive away strangeand er- way. Here is the answer:"All this I would drive awaydoctrines contrary to roneousdoctrines contrary to the doc- steadfastlybelieve." After this question the fundamental doctrinesI had to ac- trines of the Methodist church. So I wasasked. thev askedme if I would be cept and was glad to acceptthem when simply said, "l have got to be consis- subjectto the disciplineof the church, I joined the church. So I saw that I tent. I have got to do right. I believethe attend upon its ordinances, and sup- could not support everything in the fi.rndamentaldoctrines I had to declare port its institutions; and I said I would. Methodist church and keepmy ordina- I believedwhen I joined the Methodist Now, I joined the church with the tion vow; so I told the pastorwhere I church. I believe that I ought to keep definite understanding the church stood and told him I refusedto support my ordination vows, and I believe in believedcertain things, and I believed anything even in my own church con- being true to my word. I can't preach those things, and I agreedto support trary to the fundamentalsupon which one thing and support somethingelse. I

NOVEMBERI9B2 can't preach certain doctrines and support something con- doctrine of your denomination and those doctrines cover the trary to those doctrines." So I surrenderedmy credentialsand fundamentals of the faith, but we are telling you, don't do took care of my ordination in another way. wrong even if they throw you out of the church. The hour It is sometimes hard to do what a fellow ought to do. So I has struck in this country when we have to have an army of am telling you young people here: just make up your mind, men and women who will stop doing the convenient thing when you face a problem, to do the right thing. Now, you do and go to doing the right thing. not have to be crazy or be eccentric or go off on a tangent or Decide to DO RIGHT at Any Cost and You act a fool. If you positively know what is the right thing to do, Can Live a Victorious Life you not have Ifyou not is do to ask anybody. do know what lf you will make up your mind that you are going to setrle get your pray the right thing to do, down Bible, read it, and evcry question on just one principle and that is the principle over the matter. of right, you have got the victory already. Whenever you Remember now. if you want to do what is right, you can begin to debate whether you are going to do the convenienr always find a way to do it. thing or the right thing, you will wind up doing rhe conven- Don't get the idea that I am at this chapcl program just ient thing. jumping on the Methodist church. Almost all of the great There has never been in my lifetime as much religious denominations today are ecclesiasticallysupporting things compromise as now. "'!ilell, suppose I can't make up my that well-taught orthodox Christians know arc wrong, and mind?" Well, if you wonder if a thing is right, give God the every last one of them that is doing it is sacrificingthat which benefit of the doubt. Don't give the Devil the benefit of the is right on the altar of that which is convenicnt. Becauseof doubt. If you do somcthing and wonder if you should not do the connectional system in the Methodist church, influences it, you should not do it; and if you do something you think may spread more rapidlv than in denominations where the you should not do, you are doing wrong. church is supposedto have local self-government;but in this Now, if all of you people in this auditorium today would day and time, Bible-bclievingBaptists, Prcsbytcrians,and just make up your minds that these two little words, DO others are supporting causescontrary to their doctrines. RIGHT, are going to dominate your lives, you have already We are not telling you students, especially you young prepared yourselvesfor the problems you are going to meet. preachers,to get out of your denomination if you believe the continued on page 57 Train Yourself To Win Souls PASTOR,YOU CAN DOUBLE YOUR CHURCH ATTENDANCE IN1 5 MONTHS The Bible Baptist Church in Cebu City - Philippines.averagedl,Ol2 in 7987. Fourteen months after inaugurating the TreasurePath Scripture Course (June Bl - August 82), the 2,OOO. oo*'9 attendance doubled, now averaging over olllf i1.00 TREASUREPATH TO SOUL-WINNING by J.O. GROOMS

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42 FUNDAMENTAIIST JOURNAT TheRapture - TheNext GreatEvent in Prophecy by Harold L.L Willmington

he next great event in prophecy is often referredto splinters?If a magnet was available,the task would be quite as the rapture. Some time ago I receiveda letter simple. He would simply position the magnet over the box. from a very upset viewer of the Old-Time Gospel lmmediately all those objects possessingthe same physical Hour TV program,In essence,the letter read: nature would be caught up to meet the magnet in the air. "You people down there in Virginia bother me. Your If his wife were watching all this, spotting a particular ob- choir singssongs about an event called the rapture. The TV ject in the box, she might say:"Look at the sharp point on preacherpreaches sermons on the rapture.And you - you've actuallywritten a book on the rapture.Now my concernis this: You folks are singing, preaching, and writing about a Vhen Chriotappeaf6, lle vill nol comeespecially ior word that's not even found in the Bible!" blackor vhite people,for Calholicoor Droteotants.for ln answeringthis letter I agreedthat he was indeed correct, inasmuch as the word raptureis nowhere to be found Jewoor Gentilee,bul onlyfor lhooeindividualo vho among the 774,747words in the King JamesVersion of the po66es6the oamenature ao liimoelf. Bible.But I then pointed out that neither are the words Trlnl" t1, demon,Bible, or grandfathermentioned in that version of the Word of God. But there is a Trinity, there are demons, that! I bet the magnetwill zapthat upl" But unknown to her, grandfathersdo exist,and the rapture is a realityl that tiny item might be a sharp sliver of wood which would Actually, the word rapture is from rapere,found in the ex- not be taken up. Or, she might conclude: "That fragment pression"caught up" in the Latin translationof I Thessalo- over there is a pieceof wood for sure," However, in reality it nians4:17. However, if one so desires,the rapturecould be could be a "backslidden"nail with somerust on it. But in scripturally referred to as the hnrpazo,which is the Greek both casesthe magnet would quickly and accuratelydiscern word translated"caught up" in I Thessalonians4:17. The the characterof the pieceand act accordingly. identical phrase is found in Acts 8:39, where Philip was Vhen Christ appears,He will notcome especially for black caught away by the Holy Spirit, and in 2 Corinthians 72:2,4, or white people,for Catholicsor Protestants,for Jewsor Gen- when Paulwas caught up into the third heaven.Or, if you'd tiles, but only for those individuais who possessthe same rather, the rapture could be known as the allasso,from the nature as Himself. One of the most thrilling things God does Greek translated "changed" in 1 Corinthians 15:51,52. for eachrepenting sinner is to give him or her the very mind Allassois also used in describing the final renewal and of Christ and a brand new creationl(See I Cor. 2:16;ZCor. (.17.F-L a,14,) p^,-r transformationof the heavensand the earth.(See Heb. 1:12.) J.Ltt Pyt.. 1:4). So then, usewhatever name suitsyour fancy.Of course,the importantthing is not what you nameit, but rather,can you First Mention of the Rapture claimitl That is, will you participatein it? Thus, the next scheduledevent predictedin the Word of The first mention of the rapture in the Bible is found in God will take place when the Savior Himself appearsin the John 14:I-3 Let not Jour heart be troubled:ye belieuein God, air to catch up His ownl belieuealso in me. In my Father'shnuse are many mansions:if it were not so,I would hauetold you. I go to preparea placefor you. An lllustration of the Rapture And if I go and preparea place for you, I will comeagain, and receive1ou unto myself;that where I am, thereye mal be also. Let us consideran illustration of the harpaTo-allassoor rap- While the Old Testamentprophets spoke in glowing terms ture: A man is cleaningout his garageand discoversa small of the Messiah'seventual return to earth and the establish- box filled with a mixture of tiny iron nails, wooden splinters, ment of His perfectkingdom upon the earth (lsa. 2:2-5;9:6,7; sawdust,and piecesof paper. Supposehe desiresto savethe 11:1-16;32:l; 35J-10;etc.), they knew absolutelynothing of nails. How could he quickly separatethem from the wooden that event whereby God Himself would (for a brief period of time) remove His people {rom off the earth. For whom will Jesuscomel It is the view of this theological summary that Harold Willmington is Directorof the Christ will come again for His church, which is composedof peopie Insrituteof Biblical studiesat Liberty all saved from Pentecost up to the rapture itself. (Other passages Baptist College,Lynchbur g, Vir ginia. that speakof the rapture are 1 Cor. 1:7;Phil. 3:20;Titus 2:13; Heb. 9:28;1Thess. 4t13-17;1 Cor. 15:51-57)

NOVEMBERI9B2 ; The Second American Revolution analysis and remedy. The great werevital in shapingthe movement by John C. Whitehead strength of this book is the for independence. David C. Cook PublishingCo., forcefulness of the author's Whiteheadis equallyclear as to 1982, 253 pp., $ 1O.95 arguments.The readerwill havelit- the reasonslaw and the Constitu- tle difficultydiscovering precisely tion have moved away from the Reviewed by Boyd Rist, associate who is responsiblefor the current Reformationbase articulated in the professor of History and chairman legal wasteland and where and nation's founding documents. of the Division of Social Sciences when the criticalwrong ideological Darwiniantheory and humanism at Liberty Baptist College, turns were made. Whitehead's are the realvillains. Humanism is - Lynchburg,Virginia. book reads like a legal brief definedas "the fundamentalidea buildingthe strongestpossible case that men and women can begin for his pointof view, minimizingor from themselveswithout reference Constitutionallawyer John glossingover evidence to the con- to the Bibleand, by reasoningout- Whiteheadhas written an impor- trary, and suggestingappropriate ward,derive the standardsto judge tant and generallyperceptive book levels of Christian response. all matters...Thereare no rights on the relationshipbetween law Wayne Stayskal's editorial car- given by God. There are no stan- and society in contemporary toons, interspersedthroughout, dards that cannot be eroded or America. lt is his thesis that add pungencyto an alreadylively replacedby what seemsnecessary/ Americanlaw hasdeparted radical- text. expedient,or even fashionableat ly from its Judeo-Christianbase in the time" (p. 3B). Whitehead the last one hundredor so years rightfullycastigates the churchfor and hasopted to follow insteadthe 'l'l its silence over the last century evolvingpath of sociologicallaw. I li thus allowing a rising tide of Law, Whitehead observes, "has n-hffi,MNruWW humanismto law and culture. He becomeutilitarian. lt can be what "W warns that.continuedsilence will the majorityconceives as law, or it ,tMttHt0rti leaveus subjectto the dictatesof a can be what the elite says it is. judge or evena fuhrer-likepolitical Thereis no absolute.ln the end, it leader. is always what a court or judge Whiteheadis quite specificas saysit is" (p, 5o), to the point at which Darwinism FrancisSchaeffer states in the cameto be appliedto law. He notes foreword to The Second American the criticalrole playedby Charles Revolutionthat "lf there is still an Langdell,Dean of the HarvardLaw 'the entity known as Christian School, who impartedthe lesson Church'by the end of this century, that the basic"principles and doc- operatingwith any semblanceof trines of the law were the products liberty within our society here in of an evolvingand growing process the UnitedStates, it will probably The book's early chapters over many years" 1p. 46). Oliver haveJohn Whiteheadand hisbook develop the theme that Anglo- Wendell Holmes.Jr.. carriedthis to thank" 1p. 13). Indeed,readers Americanlaw is firmly rootedin a classroom foundation for of Schaeffer's recent works biblical base. Whitehead. like sociologicaljurisprudence into the How Should We Then Live? Schaeffer,puts greatemphasis on courtroom."The ideathat God en- (1976), WhateverHappened to the the writings of SamuelRutherford. dows man with absolute rights, Human Race? (1979) with C. It is his contention that suchas life,liberty, and the pursuit Everett Koop, and A Christian Rutherford'sideas as transmitted of happinessare lost within the Manifesto(1981) - will be quick by suchleaders of the revolutionary Holmesframework of sociological to recognizehow these works have generation as John Witherspoon law" (p. 50). The resulthas been a helpedto shape Mr. Whitehead's and his student James Madison legalrevolution culminating in what

44 iU\, .IJ/L\ ]AIISTJ. UPNAT the author sees as a socially are clearly unbiblical.Whitehead is assumingmoral dimensions and in- destructivejudicial activism evi- careful to stress that the level of volving the very charactei of dentin suchdecisions as the devo- resistance must be appropriate to Americansociety. lts roots were in tionalprayer and Bible reading deci- the threat posed. He follows close- both the Christianand classical sionsof 1962 and 1963 and,even ly Rutherford's three levels of past. An appreciation of the morealarming, the 1973 Roe vs. resistance: protest; flight if possi- writingsof BernardBailyn, Gordon Wadedecision legalizing abortion. ble; force if all else f ails. lt is Wood. and others would reveala Decisionsof this scope, says Whitehead's view that "protest is strong affinity among the revolu- Whitehead,have transformedthe our most viable alternative at this tionary leadershipfor values federalcourt system and especially time in history" (p. 156). This associatedwith republicanRome the Supreme Court into a realizationwill reouireChristians to as well as thosemore clearly Chris- "legiscourt" (pp. 66-69). once again strive to influence all tian in theirorigins. Whitehead'schapter on the higher areas of life "including law and I would question aspects of law locatestrue law in the Bible, politics. We must begin anew to Whitehead'sinterpretation of the particularlythe Ten Command- study all intellectualdisciplines and FirstAmendment religion clauses. ments. the f ountainheadf rom apply the Bibleto them" (p. 159). He finds the centralconcern to be whichthe principlesof the common The author's last chapter, entitled preventingthe establishmentof a law aredrawn. "Plan for Action," outlines what "national denominationalchurch" Themiddle chapters of the book can be done in terms of becoming (p. 96). He seems to argue that discussthe historicalorigins of the educated on the issues. the role of state establishments were not First Amendment whose the law school and the law student, meant to be touched.While it is philosophicalbase Whitehead sees and the role of the church in the en- true that vestigesof establishment rootedin denominationalpluralism. tire cultural revitalizationorocess. persistedwell into the nineteenth Whiteheadfinds that the Supreme He warns that adoptinga defensive century, particularlyin the New Courthas graduallymoved away posture will result in ultimate loss. Englandstates. it is clearthat the from definingreligion in terms of He urges the church to take a stand spiritof the FirstAmendment was Christiantheism to a humanist and spearhead a "Second againstestablishments of religion, definitionof religion,culminating in American Revolutionf ounded upon period.Cerrainly the great statute a seriesof decisionsby the Warren the Biblein its totality" (p. 180). on religiousfreedom in Virginia Court which, under guise of John Whitehead deserves high (1786), authored principallyby neutrality,"restricts religiousex- praisefor producingthis book. The Jeffersonand Madison with a major pressionto the privaterealm and Bibliographyand Notes reflect im- assist f rom evangelicalBaptists removesit from the publicarena - pressivereading and research.As a and Presbyterians,breathed this thus renderingit ineffecitveas it historian, I must be f rank in admit- spirit. Virginiamade a clear break relatesto the culture"(p. 112). ting that members of my profession with the religiousmodel provided Some of the most effective have minimized or glossed over the by Great Britain and the other argumentsmarshalled in The Sec- Christian base that permeates states,and it was Madison'shope ond American Revolution relate to much of colonial, revolutionary, that this concept would become the mentalitywhich producedthe and early national history. I do see normativein all the states.This is 1973Roe vs. Wadedecision where greater interest in the subject not to negatefor one momentthe "the right to privacy reached among professional historians, beliefthat religionhad an important macabreproportions" (p. 1231. however, and books likethis one by place in Americanlife which was Whiteheadshows that the decision Whitehead should help further the vital to the preservationof the was not only bad law but bad searchfor a part of our past that is socialfabric and the republicanex- science.The logicalend productof vital to understandingthe present. oeriment. the abortionmentality, according My concernswith this book and I havetrouble with Whitehead's to Whitehead,is the idea of the others in the genre relate to the assertionthat the sociologicallaw disposableman. With the loss of point that in our zeal to recover the rooted in Darwinianconcepts is man'sdignity we arevery closeto Christian past in America we may responsiblefor the Supreme the point of an imposed order tend to gloss over parts of the early Court's becomingfinal arbiter of where man is manipulatedand American experiencewhich do not social issues on a nationallevel. regulatedby an all-powerfulstate. conform readily to our interpreta- The historicalrecord is quite clear Whiteheadfortunately does not tion. I find, for example,that in the that it was the Marshall Court leaveus to face this gloomy pros- recent writings on republicanism, which was largelyresponsible for pect without an alternative.He we can view the ideologicalunder- expandingtremendously the roleof assertsthat there is a Christian pinnings of the nation's origins in the Court in Americanlife. Men of responsewhich includes,should their richest light. Republicanismto Marshall's age would not have circumstanceswarrant, forms of the eighteenth-century mind was understood sociologicaljuris- resistanceor civil disobedience far more than a form of govern- prudence as such, but certainly towarddemands of the statewhich ment. lt was a dynamic ideology Marshall's decisions reflected

N{),iE}.,itsE!it!2 Ar^ strong politicalpreferences which of 1787. Assuming there was emphasis.The church has placed went beyond the literaltext of the agreementthen as to where that emphasison the messagebeing Constitution- a preferencefor na- balanceshould be struck, how do presented rather than the tional as opposedto state power, a we undo two hundredvears of na- messengerpresenting it. Present- preferencefor protectionof proper- tionaldevelopment which in some day Christendomhas "flooded the ty rights as opposedto public in- areasmake nationalsolutions the market" with witnessing tech- terestconsiderations, and so forth, only feasibleones, and do so in a niques.That was the reasonI reluc- Certainlymen like Jeffersonf elt the mannernot totallydisruptive of the tantlybought this book,but its sub- Constitution was being radically social order? This problem, not title intriguedme, "CrossingTradi- altered by the Marshall Court. really addressedin the book, ap- tional Boundariesto Reach the Jeffersonreferred to the justicesas pearsto be fundamental. UnbelievingWorld." And that is "miners and sappers" weakening Whitehead'sbook is stimulating what life-Style Evangef'srn does. the very fabricof the Constitution. and his analysisof contemporary Insteadof beingintimidated, I was One more examplewill suffice. Americanvalues accurate. He has challenged,No longerdo lview my When the SupremeCourt decided recovered a significantly non-believingneighbor as the in the Dred Scott Case(1 857), that underestimatedcomponent in the enemy,but, as Aldrichdescribes, a Scott was not a citizen and that American character. The book "victim of the enemy." Insteadof Congress had no authority to deservescareful reading by Chris- dealingwith informationthat only legislateon slaveryin the territories tians and by those in the larger 1O percent of those in local whatsoever,it is difficultto escape Americancommunity who still re- churches who actually "go the conclusionthat five Southern tain a mindsufficiently open to ap- witnessing" can use, Aldrich justices and two Northernsym- preciate the f ragility of human writes to the other 90 percentwho pathizerswere attemptingto write freedomand its seriouserosion in just cannot handle the idea of into the Constitutiontheir social the latetwentieth centurv. knockingon a stranger'sdoor. views on raceand to solvea problem which the othertwo branches \l ( ( r\r I Ji\ ll(J( )l had grappledwith unsuccessfully Life-StyleEvangelism for fifty years. In sum, I find the by Joseph C, Aldrich Supreme Court exhibiting clear MultnomahPress, 1 981 , 246 pp., valuepreferences much earlier and $9.95 for reasons more manifestly politicalthan does Mr. Whitehead. Reviewedby StephenR. I would also raise questions Vandegriff, aboutthe author'sinterpretation of youth pastor,calvary Temple, federalism.lf, as Mr. Whitehead Edmonton,Alberta, Canada argues, the f ramers intended to limit the federalsphere, why the deep f ears of the antifederalists FinallylSomeone wrote a book such as Richard Henry Lee and on that popular subject of George Mason? More accurately, evangelism without repeating both supportersand opponentsof somethinghe heard or rewriting the Constitution favored a federal somethinghe hadread. We allhave system. They differed as to the heard sermonson evangelismtill Life-Style Evangelism does not distributionof power among the we know every reasonthat good lessenthe importanceof those who variouscivil governingbodies. Mr. Christiansshould evangelize.But are "aggressive"in evangelisticef- Whitehead refers to the Constitu- f or the most part, books on forts but does offer interestingin- tion as a covenantor contractbe- evangelismeither give a different sights regarding results (see tween the states and the new slanton technique(a new orderof chapter4). Joe Aldrichconvincing- federalgovernment (p.2O71. While Scriptureverses, or new questions ly explainsthat evangelismshould this was freqentlyargued before or terms to use) or causesuch a be a naturalpart of the Christian's the Civil War, there was certainly guilt trip you feel like leavingjob life and not somethinghe has to no uniformagreement on the mat- and family to become a profes- "psych himselfup" each week to ter. John Marshallin McCullochvs. sionalevangelist. do. As Christians,we can and Marylandstated that the Constitu- Joe Aldrich's Life-Style should relateto our non-Christian tion rested on the authority of the Evangelism deals with the first friends (and not isolateourselves people rather than the states as block of the evangelisticfounda- as we consistentlydo). By the sovereignentities. I would add but tion, the Christian.Aldrich presup- naturalprocess of friendshipswe one practical consideration.Mr. poses (and I agree) that local will eventuallyhave opportunity to Whiteheadappears to argue for a churcheshave had the right idea slaarethe gospelwith non-Christian returnto the constitutionalbalance about evangelismbut the wrong friends. Evangelisticefforts can be

46 FUNDAMENTAIIST JOURNAT a natural occurrence, and feet and learnhis secrets.lf a man which Criswell examines such discipleshipa natural process spent his entire life in politics, themes as the place of the pastor- becauseof alreadyestablished rela- neverlosing an electionand prov- preacherin Christ'splan, the pastor tionships. ing himselfto be an outstanding in the pulpit, the pastor in his The author writes as with a leader of people, other would-be study, the pastor and sermon mandatefrom heaven,to deal with politiciansby the thousandswould preparation,the pastor and his this subject objectively and pay big money to attend his staff, the organizationof a new realistically,in language all can seminarsand take copious notes. lf church, financingthe church, the understand.(i.e. "There is a time an authorproduced one best seller pastorand the constructionof new whenthose who refusecommun- after another, winning Pulitzer buildings, administeringthe or* ionbecause of piercedears must be prizes and Nobel awards for his dinances, the pastor doing the opposedbecause it is a distortion work, every aspiringwriter of even work of an evangelist,the pastoras of the saving grace of Jesus microscopic intelligencewould a counselorand shepherdof the Christ.") jump at an opportunityto learn flock, the weddingceremony, the Life-StyleEvangelism is divided from him. funeralservice, the pastorand his into three parts. The f irst two By the sametoken, any young personallife, do's and don'ts for {EvangelismAs lt Should Be and preacher endowed with the the pastor, plus other important Evangelismand the LocalChurch) slightestmeasure of spiritualambi- subjects. Here is a volume that dealwith pertinentphilosophy of tion shouldglory in the opportunity would be ideal for use as a text- evangelism,even though it can book in pastoral theology. And easilybe appliedto practicallyany manypreachers reading this review situation concerned with wouldbenefit from sucha refresher evangelism.Part three (Evangelism coursewith greatand lasting profit. andYou) givesthe readerreal-life lf we havea criticism* andwe examplesof evangelisticendeavors do - it pertainsto some of the men to reachyour neighbor.Structural- Criswellquotes. He is not carefulto ly, the book is well outlinedand distinguishbetween "good guys" makesa greatseries f or instruction and "bad guys," but, with regard regardingevangelism. lt couldeasi- to this flaw, we simply repeat ly be modifiedto fit in as Sunday Criswell'sown adviceconcerning schoollessons or sermons. the books of others: "So let the Life-Style Evangelism is man- pastor read as he would eat a fish datoryreading for those who want when he comes to an un- to witness effectively,those who palatablebone, just eat aroundit; are strugglingwith the idea of do not swallowit!" evangelismor still forming their Taken as a whole, Criswell's own ideasabout it, thosein places Guidebook For Pastors is an of leadershipwho want an effec- to learnfrom a man of the stature outstandingvolume, one we highly tivecourse to teachon evangelism of Wallie Amos Criswell.He has recommend to every preacher of or just for their own edification. pastoredthe same church, First the gospel.lt will inspire,enthuse, This book can stand shoulderto BaptistChurch of Dallas,for nearly encourage,and instruct. n shoulderwith any of the othergreat a half-century,watching it grow bookson the subject. overthe yearsuntil it now averages about 8,000 per week in Sunday school, and dedicated members pour more than $8 million into Criswell'sGuidebook for Pastors church collectionplates annually. bV W.A. Criswell,Broadman Press, Bestof all, w.A. criswellbaptizes 1980,385 pp., $9.95. over one thousandpersons upon Reviewedby RobertL. Sumner, profession of their f aith every Editor, The Biblical Evangelist. singleyear, Obviously, a mansuch as this hassomething to say of im- mense value, and preachersanx- ious to do a betterjob for God will lf a man, raisedin abject pover- want to both hearand heedhim. ty on the wrong side of the tracks, Hischapter on "The PastorFac- wentinto businessfor himselfand ing Discouragementand Failure"is becamea multimillionaire,all other a gem, easilyworth the priceof the young businessmen of rational book. But this is only one chapter mentalitywould want to sit at his and there are twenty others in

NOVEMBERI9B2 47 YouCan Be HapDyr Wise, andSuccessf[l by J.O. Grooms

hereis in the heartof everyhuman being a desireto be happy,to be wise,and to be successful.The key report,his thought life is transformed.Jesus said, "Now ye are to achievingthis three-fold,lesire is found in Joshua cleanthrough the word which I havespoken unto you" (John 1:B:"This book of the law shall not depart out of rhy mouth; 15:3).How can men and rvomencleanse their wavs?Bv "tak- but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou ing heedhcrcto according to thy word" (Ps.I l9:9).How can mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: a Christian live victoriously?The answeris found in Psalm for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,and then thou 119:11,"Thy word haveI hid in mineheart, rhat I mightnot shalt have good success."In Psalm 1:2,3we have the promise sin againstthee." that those people who delight and meditate in the law of the Prayer Answered Lord will prospcr an.1 bring forth fruit. Our God is delightedto hear and answerthe prayers If you are willing to invest just 10 minutes every day in of His childrenwhen they arein right relationshipto Him. Scripture memorization, God can change your lifc in ways Jesus saidinJohn 15:7,"If ye abidein me,and my you never dreamed possible. wordsabide in you, ye shallask rvhat ye will, and it shallbe you." There are many rcasons why it is esscntinlthat you done unro meditate on Scripture daily and hide it arvay in your heart Wisdom and mind. "The law of the LORD is perfect,converting the soul:the testimony Direct Command of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple" (Ps.19:7). person Becausewe are Christians, we are not our own. We have The who meditatesday and night in the Scripturesis, without even knowing it, receivingwisdom been bought with the precious blood of our Savior, Jesus from "The Christ, and should love to obey God. In 14:15we read, God. entranceof thy rvordsgiveth light; it giveth John (Ps. "lf ye love me, keep my commandments." In Deuteronomy understandingunto the simple" 119:110). \il/ord 6:6 we are commanded to hide God's in our heart: Peace and Joy "And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be ln a day and agewhen thereis little joy in our world, Cod in thine heart." The psalmist said, "O how love I thy lawl it is has promiseddeep peace and joy to thosewho will meditate (Ps. my meditation all the day" 119:97). upon Him and His Word. The weepingprophet Jeremiah said,"Thy rvordsrvere found, and I did ear rhem; and thy "let word wasunto me the joy and rejoicingof my heart:for I am !! L n,rfr lvL mer.\/ rrr! I lir Lrl^nd l\ truth for"sakethee , bind calledby thy name,O LORD God of hosts"(Jer. 15:16). Ve Lhemaboul lhy neck' v/riLeLhem upon the table arepromised that "Grearpeace have they which lovethy law: of t.hinehearL, 6o shaltthou find favour and good and nothingshall offend them" (Ps.119:165). under"slandingin Lhe sight of'Cod and nan" Soulwinning (Droverbs3,3,4). The Word is essentialin the salvationof souls:"So then faith comethby hearing,and hearingby the word of God" (Rom. 10:17).Peter said, "Being born again,not of corrupti- Spiritual Cleansing ble seed,but of incorruptible,by the word of God, which We are told in 2 Corinthians 10:5 to bring " . . . into cap- Iivethand abidethfor ever"(1 Peter1:23). You cannotbe the tivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." When a soulwinnerGod desiresvou to be unlessvou know His Word. Christian meditates upon Scripture and thinks about those It is the \Vord of God that is quick and powerful(Heb. 4:12). just, things that are true, honest, pure, lovely, and of good The greatestasset to the soulwinneris to be able to recall the necessaryverse of Scriptureas the needarises. J.O. Grooms is tfu directorof Soul-winning The reading,studying, and memorizingof Scriptureis of a the ThomasRoad Baptist Chwch. He is the vital importanceto growth and effectivewitness in the Chris- autlwr of seueralBible memoriTationbooklets tian life.Begin memorizing Scripture today and watch asGod including TreasurePath to Soul Winning. blessesyou and transforms your life through Scripture memorization. O

FLNDAMENTAI]STJOURNAI continuedfrom page35 "The King JamesEnglish is so inspired tain the Majority Text. Thus, the new it corrects the Greek and Hebrew translation follows ment and the Received Text (fextus the exacr same rext originals!" Others clung to their 1769 as the 1 Receptus)of the New Tesrament(which 611 edition. It retains the edition thinking it was the 16i I literary beauty and quality followsthe basic fourth century A.D, of the old original. One sincerepreacher told me Krng lames Version. ByzantineText type). Since over 80 that alt translations were wrons The Neql King percentof the Greek manuscriptsare of lcunesBlble was total- because"we can't changeone word o-f ly translated by Bible-believing, theByzantine rype ir is often calledthe born- the Bible," He went on to point out again Christians MajorityText. Other rexr tvpesinclude ',you,' who deeplvrevere the that modernizing "y." inio Word of God. Every the Alexandrian. Western, and translator has a would add a lerrer to the Bible and clear-cut testimony Caesareanmanuscripts. Some argue of faith in Christ. throw off its numerical accuracv. I In no that since these are generally "older" way whatever have thev attemD- remindedhim that whenpeople use rhe ted to than the Byzantinetexts rhey are prob- destroy or pervert the Word lf so-calledKing JamesVersion (1769) rhev God. ably closerto the original text. They As a member of the translation have a "modernized"and "corrupted;' team I can testify alsonote that the oldertext-types agree ,,ve"J to the seriousness text which changes"yee" ro I with more with Bible versesquoted by the which every word was translated urged him ro return to rhe real 16ll ancientchurch Fathers,and, therefore so that this version would clearlyreflect original with all of its archaicspellings. the support the argument that these intent of the original text. Then I showed him my 161Lreplica readingsare to be preferred. Others An Admonition edition and told him the book he had and Appeal arguethat the Byzantine Text is more wasnor the real Bible!Confronted with 1. \ile must understand the uniform and homogenous and is the such inescapableproof, he simplv rurn- legitimacy and importance of Bible preferredtext which has been most ed and walked awayl translation. Martin Luther and the ear- popularly accepted throughout the ly reformers insistedthar the Bible be manycenturies of church history. A Reliable Translation translatedinto the languageofthe peo- Bible translation ple Recent Translations is a very legitimate so that everyman could understand enterprise.There would be no Enelish the Bible in his own rongue. \We Major revisions in modern Bible Bibleof any kind if it werenot foithe 2. must not label as "apostate" translationbegan in 1901 with The art of translation. There are still nearly or "ignorant" rhosewho disagieewith AmericanStandard Version. These were 2,000 languagesand dialects in this our view of the preferred texr-types. both well received by conservative world that need to have the Bible Good, savedscholars sincerely differ on Christiansof all types and causedlittle translated into their tongue. For hun- this issue. That difference does not or no controversy. However, the ob- dreds of years rhe Bible was only keep them out of heaven! viousliberal bias of the Reuised available Stand.ard in Latin in the Vulsate edi- 3. We need to be patient with Version(1946-52) and the tion. Mw Enplrsh This one translatio. *u, treated sincerepreachers and laymen who have Biblefl961) set off a violent ..u.iio., by many medievalscholars (as the Klns no idea that the Bible has passedto us amongFundamentalists who staunchly JamesVersion is by some today) as if ii from the originalmanuscripts to hand- rejectedboth. Later, looseparaphrases were the on$ inspired translarion. written copiesto varioustext-tvpes and were also severely rejected and de- Some actually thought the apostles finally into Englishtranslation.- nouncedas corruptions of God's Word. wrote in Latinl Unfortunately there are 4. \7e dare not be so preiudiced as While conservativeChristians were still some folk in the English-speaking to think rhat our English languageis right in their opposition ro these world who think that the Bible was superiorto all other languages.God did dangerousshifts in the methodologyof originally written in English and vir- not give the original Scripture in translation, their response, unfor- tually came down from heaven that English, but in Geek and Hebrew. tunately, set off a chain-reaction of way with "printed in Great Britain" There are hundreds of languagesinto negativeopposition to all Bible rransla- stampedinsidel which the Bible has been translated tion. Soon denunciationswere beins The King James Version is only a and by which people are cominq ro madeagainsr the Neu, AmericanStan- translation. However, it is one of the faith in Christ. Must they all leari to dardBible (1963) and the Mc, Interna- finest translations ever made. Its read the King lames Versionin Enelish tionalVersion (1978) even though they sublime and literary quality is superior in order to be saved?Obviously not! If were done by reputable to evangelical most recent translations. Its the K.J.V. werethe only "inspired,,ver- scholarswho clearly claimed to be adherence ro the accepted majority sion,by which versionare people saved born-againChristians. texts makes it the preferenceof most in Brazil,China, France, or Africa? Fundamentalists. Ridiculous Rigidity It is without a doubt 5. \7e must pledgeourselves to the the most popular translation of all continued translation of the Scriptures In a sincereartempr to defend the time. \7hile good conservativescholars until the gospel has been made Bible, the King James Only "culr', disagreeon the issue of which text is to available to every people, tongue, and sprangup. Some persons made such be preferred,the translators of the Neor,, nation in the world. Jesusour Lord pro- ridiculousclaims that others reiected King Bible (1982) lames decided to so mised: "And this gospel musr be the K.J.V. out of spite.These unknow- against the modern trend of followils published among (Mark ing cultists all nations" began to say rhings like: the so-called"earlier" readinss and re-- 13:l0). o NOVEMBER1982 49

I What Price Promiscuity!

he "blue chip growth stock" of sexuallytransmitted diseases,the new "scarletletter," "the VD of the 80s,"and "JerryFalwell's revenge" are terms used by the media to describe a contagious incurable genital disease known scientifically as herpes simplex virus type 2. Between five to Z0 million Americans suffer from the diseasewhich claims 300.000to 500.000new victims each year, saysthe Center for DiseaseControl in Atlanta. But this is only a best-guessestimate by the Center, since herpes doesn't have to be reported to public health services. The herpes virus can be tracked back to the Roman Em- pire. And some theologians believe that even King David, after sinnir-rgrvith Bathsheba, may have referenceda similar disease when he said, "For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh. . . I am feeble and sore broken. . . My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar fected area coming in contact with an opening in an off' (Psalm l8:7,8,11). uninfected area. There are rare exceptions as some victims The greatest and most obvious cause of the epidemic is may shed the virus. without doubt the sexual revolution experienced since the Chicken pox from the herpes/varicella virus is spread like mid-60s. The herpes simplex 2 statisticsstarted a dramatic up- other communicable diseases,such as measlesand mumps. ward spiral in 1966. The "pill" and penicillin combined to Under most conditions herpes simplex I and 2 don't mix; make an argument for more liberalized sexual habits as they however, simplex 1 can become a genital herpes if transmitted reduced the risk of pregnancy and provided a cure for other from the mouth to the genitals through touch or by direct forms of venereal disease.But there is no cure for herpes and contact, neither the pill nor penicillin can offer total security to the While a study from the University of California indicates practitioncr of free and casual scx. that the virus can live on toilet seats,towels, etc., Dr. Janet Herpes reaches across the social spectrum, but some Hickman, dermotologist, says,"l'm not sure I agreewith this statistics indicate that the diseasefocuses on white middle finding. It has certainly made people more cautious, more and upper classes.A publication of the American Social aware of cleanliness." Health Association, The Helper, June 1981, reported on a Herpes Symptoms 1979demographic study of over 3,000 herpes victims. Ninety- Burning fluid-filled blisters or lesions in the genital area five pcrcent of the rnctims were caucasian, with blacks, are accompanied by fever, swollen glands, throbbing hispanics, and native Americans splitting the remainder. The headachesand,/or a general ill feeling. age group from Z0 to 39 made up 80 percent of the study. Usuallv. women will have more lesions than men and Over 75 percent of the victims had more than a high school their pain will last longer. education. And over half of those survevedearned more than According to Dr. Hickman, "With women, the first attack $20,000 a year. can be most severe,but some women aren't even aware of the Types of Herpes attack as their lesions are located on the insensitive cervix. Nearly everyonein America has been exposedto some Yet, they can still spread the disease.A p"p smear, or viral form of the herpesvirus beforethey reach adulthood. Herpes culture, can show an active infection." simplexvirus type 1 is the common cold soreor feverblister. "lf you don't have an active lesion, you're 99 percent safe Herpessimplex virus type 2 is the "VD of the 80s,"which from spreading the virus," says Dr, Hickman, "but there's hasreached 7.5 to 10 percentof the populationin the United always the slight chance you could transmit the disease to States. your partner." Herpeszoster-varicella causes shingles and chicken pox. Some people only suffer through one attack and are never There are many other forms of the herpesvirus, including consciously aware of the diseaseagain. Others are plagued by one which causesmononucleosis. a lifetime of painful recurrences. First attacks last an average Generally, either herpes simplex virus is transferred ofthree weeks, where subsequent bouts average ten days and through skin-to-skincontact. This processinvolves an in- are usually less severe.

50 FUNDAMENTATISTJOURNAI Recurrencesare triggeredby a varie- an attack until the lesionshave disap promiscuity," said Tlme's August 2 ty of things,including emorional stress, peared. Condoms and spermicides cover story on herpes. toomuch sun, and the menstrualcycle. reduce the risk of contractinq or spreadingthe virus. What Else? No Cure, Little Treatment Many herpes victims feel safe with Herpessimplex 2 joins a growing list partners who already have the disease. None of the herpes viruses ever of sexuallytransmitted diseases- some However,research has shown that leavethe bodv. Thev travel to nerve they with, otherswithout, cure. can become infected with a different endingswhere they either remain dor- Syphilis and gonorrhea have been strain of the samevirus. mantor stayuntil someunknown fac- treatable with penicillin. In recent Effects of Herpes tor triggersan attack on somepart of years,research has found a penicillin- the body. There is no known damage Herpessimplex 2 is not asdamaging resistantgonorrhea. Dr. Brown of the to the nerve root and scientists are as untreated syphilis ancl gonorrhea. Center for DiseaseControl said that puzzled asto why the virus selectssuch \(hile painful and uncomfortableat the statisticsshow this strain of sonorrhea perfect a spotto stay,as the body'sown time of the attack,the viruscarries with has increasedfrom 200 repo-.tedcases defensemechansims can't reach the it a variety of possibleside effects. in 1978 to 2,728 in 1981. As of virusro fight it off. Although not probable, the herpes July, 1982,2,598 new caseshave been Good hygienehabits and avoiding virus can trigger a fatal form of documented. Fortunately, victims of contactwith freshblisters will curb the encephalitis,or a mild form of spinal this diseasefind rrearment available chances of contractingeither form of meningitis, and there is a possibilityof with spectinomycin,a more costlydrug herpessimplex. Laundry bleach kills developinga lesion in the eye which if than penicillin. the viruson cloth and a simplescrub- untreatedcan impair vision. Chancroid, a painful non-syphilitic bingof the hands '!ilomen with soapand warer with herpessimplex 2 face genital uicer, "is usually found in can prevent sprcading rhe virus four times higher rates of cervical tropicalareas," said Dr. Brown.In 1980, throughtouch. cancersays Neu.,stt,eek, April 12, 1982, 788cases of chancroid werereported in "A mother with a fresh cold sore The most serious effect of heroes the United States.From May 1981to shouldnever kiss just her child. It's a simplex 2 is its possible harm to March 1982, southern California matter protecting of rhc child from con- newborns during childbirth. If lesions reported 389 cases of non-syphilitic tactingan unnecessaryvirus" saysDr. are presentin the vaginal region, the ulcersand 126cases were diagnosed as Hickman. virus may result in the infant's death beingchancroid. ttA..'l f^r kpttar__"._^ H.otecuon, nr never from internal infection. And an unusual diseasewhich col- eat or drink off the same utensilsor "A mother having a recurrent at- lapses the body's natural immunities even use the same towel as a Derson tack during delivery should have the has been linked with sexual activity. with a blisterof any kind." child by Caesareansection," says Dr. Dr. Richard Selik of the Center for While there is no cure for heroes Hickman. "lf no herpescan be found in DiseaseControl said that the acquired simplex2, there are various methods a laboratory culture at rhe time of immunity deficiencysyndrome (AIDS) availablefor relieving the severepain. birth, then a normal deliveryis possi- causes "defects in cell-mediated im- The drug acyclovir is approved by rhe ble," munity." He noted that over 90 percent Foodand Dug Administration for use Dr. Stuart Brown of the Center for of suffererswere homosexualsor bisex- in treatingthe first outbreak. It simply DiseaseControl confirms sratisticsthat uals and that statisticsshowed that in speedsthe healing process,but unfor- show 60 percenrof infants infectedby caseswhere AIDS was present there tunatelyfor the victim, it is not aseffec- lrerpeswill die and the survivorsrun a was a greaternumber of sexualpartners tive for recurring outbreaks.Tests of a 50 percent chance of brain damageor in the last year than in caseswhere it newdrug, called BIOLF62, show poten- blindness. was not present.Between one and two tial for trearingand controlling both \X4rileherpes simplex 2 victims can cases are reported every day to the formsof herpessimplex. And an anti- continue a relatively "normal life," Center for DiseaseControl, with a 30 herpesvaccine is being testedoffering a there is added emotional Dressure. percentdeath rate among victims. form of securityfrom the disease. Sharingor spreadingsuch a dlseaseto Homosexualsand others who suffer Somevictims seekrelief from home one'spartner places a seriousbarrier in from this disease include a high remediessuch as baking soda, health relationships, percentageof intravenousor inhalant foods,snake venom, bleach, and a Emotional scars run the samut drug users. According to Dr. Selik, varietyof other measuresto dry, cool, through guilt, divorc", ,"u".,g"-, i-- "Five percentof the casesare women and soothethe burning blisters. potence,rejection, depressionand feel- and 60percent ofthem areintravenous Herpes sufferers find themselves ings of uncleanness.And, there is a drug users." changingtheir wardrobe as tight jeans, Herpes Resource Center of the The immunity disorderis associated pantyhose and binding underwear American Social Health Association with a variety of seriousand often fatal becometoo painful ro wear. Keeping which helps starr supporr groups ro infections like pneumocysric the lesionarea dry and clean is believed deal with theseemotional problems. pneumonia. The strange lack of im- to preventrecurrences. "But perhapsnot so unhappily, it rrrunity developmentpaves the way for Victims should discontinue in- may be a prime mover in helping to timatecontact at the first appearanceof bring to close an era of mindless continuedon page62 NOVEMBER1982 5t Vorld QeligiousNevrs

quiry into the activitiesof the Oradea Baptist Church. New York Religious Groups One week later the militia ordered a gypsy family living Form Agency to Aid Homeless near the retreat campsiteto clean up the forest where the campershad been. The leaderof the gypsiesrefused to obey the order, saying,"'We do nor want to fight againstthe God NE\YYORK (RNS)- The major religiousdenominations of the Christians." A state forestry work crew was then sent in New York plan to form a non-profit corporation to pro- to the campsite to put everything in "proper order." The vide shelter to some of the city's estimated36,000 homeless Oradea church was billed for this service13,000 lei (U.S. people. The corporation was formed after Mayor Edward $1300.). Koch urged religious institutions to house the growing On August 23 sourcesin Rumaniareported that because number without roofs over their heads. The number of of the concernof Americanpoliticians in Washington,D.C., homelesspeople in New York is reportedto have risen 40 per- ali investigations into this matter have been dropped by cent in the pastyear. The groupsaid it hopedto create500 to Rurnanian authoritieswho fear the lossof Most FavoredNa- 1,000new beds to help easewhat it anticipateswill be a tion trade statuswith the United States. "homeless emergency" this winter. Organizers included representativesof the Catholic Archdiocese of New York, New Financial Woes Brooklyn diocese,New York City Council of Churches, and Halt Expansion Work at PTL TV Network New York Board of Rabbis. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (RNS) - New financial difficulties Rumanian Militia End have causedthe Rev. Jim Bakker'sPTL televisioncomplex to Baptist Youth Retreat closeits printing division and lay off 18 employees. He said other divisions may have to be phased out and BEIUS, Rumania (E\ilNS) - Thirty Baptist young people that severalplanned projects at the enterprise's1,400-acre ages 12 to 14, along with their pastor Paul Negrutia and Heritage USA Center near Fort Hill, S.C., will be delayed. severaldeacons, had their Christian camp retreat ended PTL representativeBrad Laceysaid work on a new 98-unit when Rumanian authoritiesabruptly interruptedtheir ac- motel will stop and that work on a Family Teaching Center rivitiesAugust 7, IqBz. will be done in stageswhen money becomesavailable. He said The youth and their counselorswere busily preparing the network has pledgedto pay its bills even if other program lunch when ten statemilitia carsarrived on the scene.The cuts have to be made. militia commander vulgarly ordered the campersto pack up After financial problemsplagued earlier expansion efforts, and get into the cars. PTL announcedthat 1981was one of its best yearsever, and Negrutia calmed the children and sought to reason with that it had contributed money to other Christian organiza- the commander. He askedthat the children be permitted to tions. have their lunch before leaving since the meal was already prepared.The commander agreed,and the militia sat down Final Settlement Approved with the children to ear. for People's Temple Claims Negrutia and the deaconsprayed, thanking God for providing the food and askingGod to give wisdom to the militia SAN FRANCISCO (RNS) - A final settlementof claims wno were present. againstthe People'sTemple cult has been approvedby Judge The commander,being deeplytouched by the love which Ira Brown of San FranciscoSuperior Court. He authorized the young people and church leadersexhibited, apologized court-appointed receiver Robert Fabian to distribute the for the sordid languagehis men used. He excusedtheir ac- group's$9-million assetsto about 120people - the last of the tions in ending the retreatby explainingthat they had been 600 claimants againstthe cult in connection with the mass- ordered to do so bv "certain authorities in Bucharest." murdersuicides at itsJonestown, Guyana, settlement in 1978. After lunch the militia cars carried rhe children ro the Jackie Speier, former aide to the late Rep. Leo Ryan train station in nearby Beius.All were required ro return to (D-Calif.),will receivethe largestindividual award, $360,000. their residencesin the city of Oradea. She was wounded in the shootings at a Guyana airstrip in The pastor was told that the casewould be investigated which membersof the cult killed Mr. Ryan, three journalists, and that leaders from the state-supportedUnion Baptist and a defectorfrom the People'sTemple. Each of Mr. Ryan's denomination would cometo Gadea to conduct a church in- five children will receive$27.000.

52 FUNDAMENTAIISI' JOURNAI States. They have since lived in organization. Mr. Carlson's address Evangelist Disputes Leaders of cramped quarters in the embassybase- was entitled, "NFP Doesn't Mean Not LouisianaBaptist Agency ment, waiting for the Soviet Union to For Protestants." He told the group allow them to leavethe country. that "many Protestantsare crying out ALEXANDzuA,La. (RNS)- A for the benefitsof natural familv plan- Southern Baptist crusader for crea- Pope Says Husbands and Wives to ning." tionism and prayer in public schools Be Subject to One Another sayshe won't turn in his ordination Graham Comments Cited credentialsdespite a public dispute he VATICAN CITY (RNS) - Pope in Radio Moscow Program hasbeen having with the leadershipof John Paul II saysthat St. Paul tried in the Louisiana Baptist Convention. the manner of his times to say that LONDON RNS) - Radio Moscow Donald Ned Hicks was ordained two both partners in a marnage are meanr has cited evangelistBilly Graham as an yearsago by Dr. John Sullivan, pastor to be subject to one anorher and sub- "unimpeachablewitness" that there is of Broadmoor Baptist Church in ject to the Lord. Paul's admonition to religiousfreedom in the Soviet Union. Shreveportand now first vice president wives to be subject to rheir husbands, Radio Moscow commentator Boris of the Southern Baptist Convention. setforth in his Epistleto the Ephesians, Bolitsky, in an English-languagebroad- Dr. Suilivan suggestedthat Dr. Hicks has long been a sore point for many castmonitored here,said there was '(no surrenderthe ordination credentialson modern women. Pope John Paul was end of evidence"to document religious the basisof statementsthe evangelisr obviouslyat painsto put to rest any no- freedomin the SovietUnion. He added madeat a rally at Rolling Acres Baptist tions that he considersthe wife's role that "since this evidencecoming from Church in Tioga, La., in July. Dr. inferior. He told an audience at St. me and from Radio Moscow might Hickssaid that he had begun his crea- Peter'sSquare that each partner in a seem suspect to you, I will instead tionism campaign as a Southern Bap- marriage"is to be subjectto the other quote the testimony of unimpeachable tist but would be finishing it as an in- out of Christian piety, a piety rhat witnesses.The latest of these has been dependent.He denouncedRobert Lee, springsfrom awarenessof the mvsterv the American evangelist Billy executivedirector of the LouisianaBap- of Christ and thar findsexpression in Graham." He quoted Mr. Graham as tistConvention, for having quesrion;d 1ove." having said last spring while in state-sponsoredprayers in public Moscow: "I think that there is a lot schools.When Dr. Sullivan read a New York Chaplains more freedom herethan hasbeen given newsaccount of the rally, he wrote to the impression in the States because 'in- Consider IJnionizing Dr. Hicks and said, "lVhen you go there are hundreds or even thousands dependent,'pleasehave rhe courtesyto NE\Y YORK (RNS) - New York of churchesopen. In Great Britain they surrenderthe ordination credentialson City chaplainsare probingtheir cons- have a statechurch, In other countries thischurch and allow the independents ciences regarding a proposal that pro- you have state churches. Here the to ordain you." Dr. Hicks subsequently mises something other than spiritual church is not a state church. It's a free issueda statementsaying that he would reward. The 100 city chaplains, in- church." Mr. Graham's comments at not "surrendermy ordination now or cluding priests,ministers, rabbis, and a the time were widely quoted in the in the future." Muslim minister, are voting on Western news media and aroused a whether to join a labor union. As with storm of controversy. U.S. Residency Status Urged for othcr municipal employees,rhe deci- Pentecostalsin Embassv sion to consider organizing has come CBN University Opens Fourth down to one thing - money. Some New School in Virginia Beach, chaplains Virginia WASHINGTON (RNS) have received only one pay raise in the last 18 years. DemocraticSenator Carl Levin of VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (RNS) - Michiganurged a House subcommittee Dr. Jerry Horner, chairman of the on human rights to grant permanent Natural Family Planning theology department of Oral Roberts U.S. residency status to two ls Not for Catholics Onlv Universitv, has been named dean of Pentecostalfamilies iiving in the base- the school of biblical studies at CBN mentof the U,S. Embassyin Moscow. OMAHA, Neb. (RNS) An University, scheduledto open here in In the Soviet Union, Mr. Levin said, evangelical minister active in the November. "Pentecostalsare confronted with a naturaI family planning movemenr The schoolwill be the fourth for the brutal dilemma - they aren't free to urged Catholics not to apologizefor university operatedby rhe Christian practicetheir faith nor are they fiee to the church's birth-control teachinss. Broadcasting Network. Its school of emigrateto a place where religious The Rev. Cary Carlson, a ministerln communication opened in 1978, its freedom is respected." Two such the Evangelical Covenant Church, schoolof educationbegan operating in families, the Vashchenko and spoke to some 300 confereesat the 1980, and its school of business ad- Chmykhalov households,entered the third annual convention of The Cou- ministrationwill open in September. U.S. Embassyin Moscow on June 27, ple to Couple League,a predominantly An ordained Southern Baptist 1978,seeking to emigrateto the United Catholic natural family planning minister, Dr, Horner holds degrees

NOVEMBER1982 53 from SouthwesternBaptist Theological Seminary and is the beating and whipping of several young followers. About half author of severalbooks, including An Ouiline of New Testa- of the original congregation remained, saying the ment SurqJeJ. developments have been a test of their faith, but even some of He said the school of biblical studieswill offer four pro- them have not appearedrecently at services. gramsof study- a Ph.D. program,a master'sprogram, a program for church staffmembers,and a program for ministerial students.While noting that the schoolwill not be a seminary, Rumania Frees 11 Christians Dr. Horner saidthe students"should leave with a graspof the Iailed for Bible Distribution Scriptureand the tools neededfor intensivepihlc ct.J.' in- terpretationand teaching." CAMAzuLLO, Calif. (RNS)- ElevenRumanian Chris- tians who were arrestedand imprisonedfor distributing Angry Messages Exchanged Bibleshave been released,according to an evangelicalopera- By Israeli Envoy and WCC tion that monitors religious repressionin Eastern Europe. The East !7est News Service,based here, said the releaseap- GENEVA, Switzerland (RNS) - The Vorld Council of parently was the result of publicity given to the casein con- Churches and an Israeli diplomat have exchanged angry gressionalhearings regarding continuing Rumania'sstatus as messagesconcerning the ecumenicalorganization's position a "most favored nation" in trade with the United States. Klaus on the war in Lebanon. At its meetinghere in July, the World \Vagner, the reputed leader of the Bible-distribution Council's central committee adopted a resolution condemn- operation, was said to have been beaten and given electric- ing the "lsraeli invasion of Lebaneseterritory" and actionsof shock treatmentsin prison. He and Maria and Fibia Delapeta lsraeli forces in barring free accessof relief supplies. The weresentenced to more than five yearsin prison in December resolution was adopted after the committee heard a report and the other eight were given sentencesup to six years in from a four-member ecumenical team that had recently prison last March. visited Lebanon. Ovadia Soffer,lsrael's Geneva-based permanent representativeto the United Nations, denouncedthe World Council resolutionas "plainly libelous"and "purely Former Apollo Astronaut Fails to Find Noah's Ark political." He chargedthat it "touclr.edonly one aspectof the Lebanesequestion, isolating it from its generalcontext, and neglectednumerous other aspectsof this dramatically com- - plex situation,"Ninan Koshy, the \Vorld Council'sinterna- ERZURUM, Turkey (RNS) As an astronaut on the tional affairsdirector, told Mr. Soffer in responsethat "with Apollo 15 missionin 1971,Col. JamesIrwin spent 18 hours thousands of innocent civilians having been killed and on the moon and returned unscathed.But his quest to find thousandsmore lying injuredin hospitals,and with hundreds evidenceof Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat in Turkey endedin of thousands of people without homes, we consider this a failure and with the astronaut injured. The Southern Baptist veritable example of where the political canriot be divorced layman commentedthat "l am glad that if anyonegot injured from the humanitarian." it was me rather than anyone else."On the expedition to try to find evidenceof Noah's Ark, Mr. Irwin injured himselfin a 1OO-footfall while approachingthe summit of the 16,946-foot Lutheran Youth Pastor Turned into a Cultist Mount Ararat. He said he sufferedlacerations on his head and face,but had no broken bones.

NORTH MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (RNS) - In 1961,the Rev. Jack Hickman was hired as a youth pastor at Saint John's Lutheran Church here. Eventuallyhe becamechief Bible Society Reports Record Sales in Poland pastorof the church and by the early 1970sbegan introduc- ing Jewishritual at his services.By 1977,Christian rituals wereeiiminated, though beliefin Jesusremained. In that year, NEW YORK (RNS) - An official of the London-based the American Lutheran Church suspendedMr. Hickman's United Bible Societieswho recently visited Poland saysthat church and an associatehouse of worship. the Christ "there probably is not a Bible shop anywhere in the world Evangelical,from membership. In 1979, Mr. Hickman distributingas many Scripturesas the one in Warsaw."John changed the name of his church to Kahal Kadosh Shoreshi Dean, world serviceofficer of the international organization, Yishai - the Holy Congregation of the House of Jesse,As told the American Bible Societyhere that "in the main street scoresof congregantsleft in protest of Mr. Hickman's transi- wherethe Bible Societyshop is locatedyou can seepeople lin- tion to Judaism,others poured thousandsof dollars to sup- ing up for food and often there are lines for Bibles as well." port the house of worship. But last winter, Mr. Hickman ad- Other reports received by the American Bible Society in- mitted to a church group that he had had sexwith a 17-year- dictatethat a record440,000 Polish Scriptures will be produced old male, and said the homosexual act was a ritual called by the end of 1982. These will include complete Bibles, "passing of the seed." Other revelations that upset con- Testaments, and printings of the four Gospels printed in gregantsinclude Mr. Hickman's allegedlypresiding over the Poland, as well as 50,000Bibles to be imported.

FUNDAMENTAIISTJOURNAI Commission, admitted ordering video White House Cancels tapes of a speech by Vice President Bell at Bob Jones GeorgeBush erasedas part of a cost- cutting drive. ln the Texas BaptistStan- Respondingto a \fhite House staff dard, Allen denied that erasing the request, Education Secretary Terrel videotapes was meant to censorBush's "abruptly canceled" his speaking speech to the annual pastors con- Bell il|(,t engagementat Bob Jones University ference.Bush had praisedthe riseofthe i"4tt saysan AssociatedPress release. New Right. Allen has denied in letters ,!f)rl ln view of Bob Jones University's to numerous Baptist publications that See disputewith the government over tax erasingthe video tape was at leastin exemptstatus for schoolsthat racially part politically motivated. discrimin ate, Cr aig Fu11er, the The past chairman of the radio- ourcomplete Secretaryofthe Cabinet,and Secretary televisioncommission trustees, Tommy Bellagreed to call off the rrip. Payne,said that enough money is in Colledtion The speech, scheduled for Friday, the budget to preserveBush's remarks Now, one catalog has it all: The no reasonfor thosetapes October1, wascanceled the day before and there was brand-new 1982-83 Scripture Bell was to appear at the Greenville, to have been erased.To Allen's claim PressResource Catalog. S.C.campus for a specialconvocation. that speechesto other conferencesby Under one cover vou'll find- In the AssociatedPress release, Bob PresidentsCarter and Ford are not on r All the latest Vlctor Books o JonesIII "criticizedPresident Reagan's videotape, Payne said, "that is because Curriculum for the whole vear handlingof the tax exemption case," those speecheswere not video taped. o Teaching aids for home ani but spokefavorably of Bell, a Mormon, Obviously there was nothing to be Sunday school The new SP Resource as"a fair man and a man of integritv." erased."Allen acknowledgedgiving in- Catalos is an indispensable reference fo-r structions on the content of the video everv home or church-and it s Media Blitz Planned tapes summation of the convention FREE. Get yours today! and pastors conference.The Standard On Behalf of Jailed Pastor Availablelrom your Christian supplier, reported a record of proceedings is or write and ask lbr ollbr F8: usually kept for the historical commis- Pastors Everett Sileven and Carl sion. A number of SBC officials ry Godwin are asking churches across wondered why Allen did not keep the kilpane Prcss htblkztiotts, Ittc 1825COTLEGE AVENUE WHEATON ILLINOIS 60187 America to declare October 31 as tapesof Bush for historicalrecords even "Religious Freedom Duy for if not for the program. Nebraskans."From his jail cell,Sileven is askingthose pastorswho would be BUILD willing to fly to Nebraska and par- t ticipatein a protestto work insteadto BUILD I CHURCHES raiseat least$1,000 from eachchurch d€srgnod.burll. and toward a mass media campaign.The BUILD lurntshgd on your lot, avetage camnaion is d".ion"d ro heln prrce t34rsq ll We desrgn for Nebraska's embattled church school soatrng 130 to 2500 (Not Drafsbncrled) leaders tell their story to the state's citizens via television. radio. and newspaper. Professional film makers are producing television commercials, major Christian ministries are creating radio announcements,and nationally known Includes Masonry and wood conslruclton.soctal area. writers and attorneys are developing ottrces classrooms. nUrsery.chorr rob€ rooms bapltslry full page newspaper advertisements. steeple caroet and Sanctuarywtlh padded pews Funds for the media blitz are being sent to Rev. Carl Godwin, Bible Baptist Church, lst and Superior Streets. Lincoln, Nebraska 68521. I rrurr-vAcnvrrY cENrERs I -:.- -4 I Stcofor meronrylrom lUq. lt. I ilonrnwAY I cxnlsrllx scHooL DEsrcils I Allen Admits Erasing Bush c clsrroonr. endlerger CONTRACTORS I I i;?"?,liuil*,, Writeor calltor FBEE Inlormatronand brmhures lNC. (803)268,7297 (803)268-7090 f). Iimmv Allpn Presidentof the Over 180 bulldlngr conrlruclod In Southolrt Southern Baptist Radio-Television

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FetusesHcnre Less Protection decadeslater to 2,923,260.The Disciplesof Christ listeda loss from 1,801,821members ro 1,177,984in the rwenry-year The Food and Drug Administration has issued an an- span. nouncementapproving fetal lung tissuesas the key ingredient By contrast, listed under the conservative churches in a new vaccineagainst human rabies,according to the St. category,the Southern BaptistConvention showeda growth Louis Globe-Democrat,June 19-20.The article notes, "The from 9,731,591in 1960to 13,600,126in 1980.The Assemblies vaccine is distributed by the Merieux Institute in Miami of God climbed from 508,602members to 1,064,490.The which gets its fetai material from Britain." Church of the Nazarenemembership grew from 307,629to The article also confirmed reports of an Ohio medical 484,276. researchcompany that tested100 fetuses as part of a $300,000 There were no statistics available on indeoendent fun- pesticideproject for the Environmental Protection Agency in damental Baptist church growth. 1977.An anesthetistinvolved in the project was quoted as saying,"lt wasrepulsive to watchlive fetusesbeing packed in- Plqnned Pcsenthood Veto to ice while still moving and trying to breath, then being Reversed by Federcrl Aide rushed to a laboratory." The Globe-Democratgave gruesome detailsof other experimentson fetusesas well as an account \TASHINGTON (RNS) - The head of the U.S. govern. of a doctor stopping a women who wasgoing to get pregnant ment's personnel office, an ardent foe of abortion, says he and have an abortion at five months in order that her hus- reluctantlyoverruled a decisionto knock Planned Parent- band could have a kidney transplant. The article noted it is hood off the list for the annual federal employees'charity now possible for kidneys and other vital organs to be drive. Donald J. Devine, directorof the Office of Personnel transplantedfrom a five or six month-old fetus to adults. Management, said he would overrule a federal panel's The articlesaid the Food and Drug Administration has no removal of the family-planning and abortion-rights group specificregulations forbidding commercial use of fetal parts. because,in his opinion, Planned Parenthood met the newly These storieswill becomemore commonolaceas abortion is issuedcriteria for the Combined FederalCampaign. He said more widely accepted. that he was "legally bound to admit an organization which meetsthe technical membershiprequirements." Mr. Devine Conservcrtive Church Growth let stand a decision by the National Eligibility Committee Contrqsts with Liberql which voted to include severalconservative groups in the 1982fund drive. Recentlypublished statistics charting church membership trends among American Protestantsover the past 40 years Suvey Pinds Unchuched reveala strong move to conservatism. Open to Morql TeccNngs The Yearbook of Americanand Canadian Churches 1982, published by The National Council of Churches, has NEW (RNS) - categorizedthe major denominationsinto five basicdivisions: YORK Many unchurched Americans are embittered by organized religion positive Iiberal Protestant,moderate Protestant,black Protestant, but are about its role in teaching moral values, to taken conservativeProtestant, and other faiths. according a survey for Religion in American Life. Organized religion was rejected Among the liberal and moderate groups listed, most by the unchurched because it was felt to be materialistic, too showed a steady decline in membership over the past two powerful, hypocritical and not relevant to modern life, decadeswhile all conservativegroups showedsteady growth. according to the survey. On the other hand, the report said In the liberal category,the EpiscopalChurch reported a the unchurched expressedpositive attitudes toward organ- national membershipdecline from 3,269,325to 2,786,004Lre- ized religion in that it can teach moral values, give a senseof tween 1960and 1980.The United Church of Christ showed identity, promote family togetherness meet inner a decrease{rom2,247,134 to 1,736,244in the sametime period. and .^i.it,'ol .oo.l" The United Presbyterian Church membership fell from 3,259,001to 2,423,601and the PresbyterianChurch declined from 902.849to 838.485. Justice Depcrtment Briel Listed under the moderate category, the United Asks Tighter Abortion Lcrws Methodistsreported 10,641,310 members in 1960and by 1980 that number decreasedto 9,584,711.The Lutheran Church WASHINGTON (RNS) - The Reagan administration of America's membership of 3,053,243rn 1960 fell two has askedthe U.S. SupremeCourt to let the statesadopt

NO\GMBER]982 57 CHUPCHUPDATfl Tenlargest Independent BaptistChurches

Membership measured by its financial income, for Jacksonville,Florida, 1,047; (4) An- Jesus observed, "!ilhere your treasure chorage Baptist Temple, Anchorage, Two years ago Lee Roberson at is, there will your heart be also." The Alaska, 334; (5) The Open Door Highland Park Baptist Church, Chat- first figure represents the annual giving Church, Chambersburg,Pennsylvania, tanooga, Tennessee, had the largest of each church. The figure in paren- 317;(6) First Baptist Church, New Cas-

-.-ho'.hi. '^'ith 54, ARO I I..LN t,,v. "-' Jd\ thesis representsthe ratio giving by the tle, Delaware, 200; (7) Gospel Light Hyles, First Baptist Church, Ham- church. Actually, the average Baptist Church, Walkertown, North mond, Indiana, was second with American church attender (including Carolina, 172; (8) Bible Baptist 57 7\5 Brrtthi* vearrhe leader is clear- children to senior citizens) gives $6.00 Church, Savannah,Georgia, 169 (9) ly First Baptist, Hammond, Indiana, per week. This figure is not divided by New Testament Baptist Church, ,,.:,L^ r

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HighSchool GroduotionDote Mojorfield of studg continuedfrom page 34 R elnh H',te hincn- Thomas Sanderson John Spencer(Spenser) Villiam Dakins 1607, some translators began their work in 1604.The con- Robert Fenton tributers were divided into six companies,each commissioned Sixth Company (SecondCambridge Company) Apocrypha with a specificportion of the work. Two companiesmet at 'lTestminster. Oxford, two at Cambridge, and two at Each I^h^ f)"^^"t Andrew Downes man began by working individually on passagesassigned to William Branthwaite him; he then brought his work to his company and discussed (Branthwait) William Ward (Varde) T----;^L P ^,1-liff^ it with them. Any variant readingsor debatableissues were JLrrrurarr settledby consensusof the committee.Then eachcompany SamuelWard took its work to another companyfor review. A committeeof Gustavus S. Paine, Th.e Men Behind the KJV, after describ- 12 delegates,two from each of the six companies,was also ing these men in detail, concludes, "As we have seen, these formed to overseethe revision of the work. The translators men who made the translation for King Jameswere subject to could also seek the advice and help of outside scholars.This like passionsas we are. Even as they gave themselves to the complicatedand time-consumingprocess provided a system great work, they yielded also to petty vanities and ambition of checksand balancesthat enableda larger group of diverse and prejudice, and though they put into words certain scholarsto arrive at a consensus.The resultanr manuscrlor counselsof perfection we have yet to attain, they behaved in was the product of a committeel their own century by a code we have outgrown . . . Their zeal for the great undertaking survived their own wrangles over The Translators doctrine and their differences of opinion in personal King Jamesoriginally commissioned54 translatorsbut matters . . . There they must have learned to rise above beforethe project beganthis was reducedto 47 men. Geddes themselvesfor the good of the whole, an act of grace deserv- MacGregor, in his book A Literary Hlsrorl of the Bible, lists ing of reward." thesemen by their companies.It is interestingto note that The Rules for Translating the sixth company translatedthe Apocrypha which was includedin the 1611original. Although the translators were highly competent, they were all governed by written guidelines.The first rule was First Company (First \TestminsterCompany) that "The ordinary Bible read in the church, commonly - 's Genesis 2 Kings calledthe Blshop Bible,to be followed, and aslittle alteredas Lancelot Andrewes Robert Tighe (Teigh) the truth of the original will admit." Richard Bancroft, who John Overall FrancisBurleigh (Burley) had become Archbishop of Canterbury after the Hampton Hadrian a Saravia Geoffrey King Court meeting, drafted the rules. He was the arch-enemyof Richard Clarke (Clerke) Richard Thompson the Puritans and his hatred of their causeis reflectedin these John Layfield William Bedwell(Beadwell) rules.The adherenceto the Bishop'sBiblewould eliminatethe influence of the Genec,aBible which was widely acceptedby (First SecondCompany CambridgeCompany) the Puritans. - 1 Chronicles Ecclesiastes The theologicalconflicts were reflectedin certain areasof F,l.',"',1 T i'o1., Thomas Harrison translating.The word churchwould be translatedas church John Richardson Roger Andrewes and not as congregationwhich was in oppositionto Puritan LawrenceChatterton Robert Spalding interpretation. The word baptiTewas not translated as im- (Chaderton) Andrew Byng merseand it couldnot legitimatelybe translatedas sprinkling E-^-^:^ P;ll;^^L^- I tdtlLlJ ulllltlBl tdttt or pouring to conform to Anglican theology.Consequently they simplyanglicized the Greekword and transliteratedit as (First - Third Company Oxford Company)Isaiah Malachi baptqe. John Harding Miles Smith Theserules were restrictiveand demanding. It is amazing John Reynolds (Rainolds) Richard Brett that the translatorsproduced a work ofsuch beauty and style Thomas Holland RichardFairclough while governedby such exactingguidelines. The detailedpro- Richard Kilbye cessfor translation, editing, reviewing and compilation produced a work with a minimum of error. Fourth Company (SecondOxford Company) Gospels,Acts, Revelation The Publication and Revisions Thomas Ravis Henry Savile The King Jamu Bible was printed in 1611 by Robert

I^l-'- P.'r'- rr /Po.'i-no 1,500pages bound in a beautifulfolio. George Abbot !r I \^ Barkerand contained RichardEdes Perne) There were two printings of the Bible that year and both Giles Thompson (Thomson) Ralph Ravens printings contained some mistakes. The first Bible later John Harmer (Harmar) becameknown as the "He" Biblebecause the pronoun "he" was printed insteadof the pronoun "she" in Ruth 3:15.The Fifth Company (SecondWestminster Company) secondprinting correctedthis mistakeand was known as the Romans-Jude "She" Bible.These first printings contained an averageof one William Barlow MichaelRabbett (Rabbet) mistakefor every ten pages.

60 FUNDAMENTAIIST JOURNAL Within three years 14 editions were punctuation, and corrected many English-speakingworld. The original printed and new printings were made printer'serrors. purpose was to bring the Bible to the eachsucceeding year. The Bible did not The Klng JamesBible we usetoday is common man. Let us love it, read it, meet with immediate and full acceo- not the original 1611version. We use obey it, and preach its messageto the an updated l8th-century moderniza- world. Let us remember the. admonition of the first edition. If the King tion containedin the original 1611ver- "Tell HisI4ajesty thal I had raLher Jamesis to be the exclusiveedition for sion and quoted here as it appearedin hr- rell rn rrrerr-s v'rlh vrlJ hr-fsC"s. English-speakingChristians then so- the Preface. i-hanany .such Lfan.sl6t.lon b) n) meone must decidewhich edition to "Many other things we might giue (gentle consenl be urged upon use. Is it the 1611"He" Bible or the thee warning of Reader)if wee "should' ' 1611"She" Bible?Is it the 1613revi- had not esceededthe measure of a pLrLrfpaf i"ShCcS. sion, the 1629revision, the 1638revi- Prefacealreadie. It remaineth, that we sion, the 1762revision, the 1769revi- commend thee to God, and to the sion or the 1982revision? The answeris Spirit of his grace, which is able to tance.Some clergy bitterly opposedit. that none of them are more "of God" build further than we can aske or One Puritan minister wrote, "Tell His than the rest.They were all widely read thinke. Hee remoueth the scalesfrom Majesty that I had rather be rent in and accepted.The major moderniza- our eyes, the vaile from our hearts, pieceswith wild horses,than any such tions in 1769and in 1982were devoted openingour wits that weemay vnders- translationby my consent should be to bringingthe messageof the Bibleto tand his word, enlarging our hearts, urgedupon poor parishes."However, the people of each generation in a yea correcting our affections,that we by 1644there were 182editions of this languagethe common people could may loue it abouegold and siluer,yea new Bible and it would from then on understand. This was the original in- that we may loue it to the end. Ye are become rhe Bible of the English- tent of the translatorsin 1611 who brought vnto fountainesof liuing water speakingworld. stated in their preface"But we desire which yee digged not; doe not cast The Bible was revisedin 1613and that the Scripture may speak like earth into them with the Philistines, over 300 variations were included. itselfe,as in the languageof Canaan neither preferre broken pits before Although it was revised again in 1629 that it may be vnderstood even of the them with the wicked Iewes. Others and in 1638,the most important revi- very vulgar." All of the revisionssince hauelaboured, and you may enterinto sion occurred in the l8th century. ln then have been attempts to fulfill that their labours; O receiue not so great 1762F.S. Paris prepared a corrected purpose. things in vaine,O despisenot so grear copy for the University Press and in saluation!" D 1769Benjamin Blayney did the same The King James Version Today for the Oxford Press.These editions The King James Version is the serveas the basis for the editions we translation of Fundamentalists.For readand use today. They modernized over three hundred years it has been the archaic language, amended the unparalleledin its dominanceof the

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