As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
Matt Olson has posted a detailed explanation of NIU’s changes… Excerpts below.
We have, however, made a number of changes as we apply these foundational beliefs to our ministry in the 21st century. We have not done this perfectly, but we believe we are headed in a biblical direction that is focused on pursuing God’s pleasure.
In this article, I’ll very briefly outline what historic fundamentalism is; specifically American fundamentalism. I cannot hope to discuss the genesis of the movement in a comprehensive fashion here, but hopefully it is helpful to the fundamentalist community at large, both as a brief summary introduction to the movement or as a refresher to faithful warriors still on the field of battle!
So I’ll make this quick - relatively speaking. Northland continues to represent some of the best education within any of the orbs (Type A, B or C) fundamentalism has to offer. Not only do they remain strong in academics, preparing students with the right “world view,” and have the passion to see young adults grow in their walk with the Lord - but they are also working through this transition of mission with grace. Frankly I don’t know how Matt has resisted going to war over some of the shot’s he and NIU have publicly taken. Matt has not asked me to do this - this is my own deal.
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