Mere Fundamentalism

This study presents a robust defense of core Christian doctrines—biblical inerrancy, the virgin birth, substitutionary atonement, the bodily resurrection of Christ, and the reality of miracles—as non-negotiable foundations of the faith, rooted in Scripture and historically affirmed by orthodox Christianity. It contrasts these truths with the naturalistic, liberal worldview of the early 20th century, which rejected supernaturalism, redefined Scripture as merely inspirational, and minimized or denied key doctrines like the atonement and resurrection. Through careful exegesis and historical context, the preacher argues that abandoning any of these fundamentals undermines the entire gospel, as they are interdependent and essential to the identity of Christ, the validity of salvation, and the credibility of Scripture. The sermon concludes with C.S. Lewis's trilemma, emphasizing that Jesus must be either Lord, lunatic, or liar—leaving no room for a merely moral teacher—thereby reinforcing the urgency of holding fast to these foundational truths in a culture increasingly inclined to relativism and skepticism.