From Voice, Mar/Apr 2014. Used by permission.

Recently I read an article which began with these words:

Some time ago a man said to me, “I drink beer in the pub in my spare time. Some guys I know go out chasing women. So what’s the difference? Your hobby is Christianity.” To think that a man could look at me and say that Christianity was just a pleasant spare time occupation like collecting stamps or yachting. Is that my definition of Christianity? Do I put it second, or…

Introduction¹

The genius of biblical fundamentalism is its unwavering commitment to truth (doctrinal purity) and holiness (moral purity). The fundamentalist’s commitment to these is demonstrated in his willingness to separate from any who violate the Bible’s teaching on doctrine or practice. Yet, the vital role of separation in maintaining biblical Christianity is endangered by both disobedience and confusion. The following axioms are offered primarily as an antidote to the latter. The purpose is to assist what I…

We’re looking at God’s speech as a model for our own. The previous post ended with God speaking of delivering his people Israel from their Egyptian taskmasters, and of his keeping that promise through the plagues.

After crossing the Red Sea—miraculously—Israel travels to Mount Sinai, where they will meet God and receive the Law of Moses.

And God spake all these words, saying, ²I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage (Ex 20.1-2).

And here come the Ten Commandments, a constitution for the new…