by Kevin Bauder | Feb 24, 2023 | In the Nick of Time
Fellowship (koinonia) is always a function of something held in common. What Christians hold in common is fundamentally the gospel. Consequently, Christian fellowship must never be extended to individuals who deny the gospel. Certain teachings and affirmations are...
by Kevin Bauder | Feb 10, 2023 | In the Nick of Time
Roger Olson asserts that the difference between fundamentalism and other forms of evangelicalism is secondary separation. I agree. But what does he mean by secondary separation? And does his understanding do justice to the idea of fundamentalism? Olson summarizes...
by Kevin Bauder | Feb 3, 2023 | In the Nick of Time
Roger Olson has been writing on fundamentalism again. Olson likes to write about (and usually against) fundamentalism. His remarks are helpful for several reasons. First, Olson is one of the most accomplished authors in the evangelical theological world. He co-wrote...
by Kevin Bauder | Aug 13, 2021 | In the Nick of Time
[Because we experienced technical challenges publishing this essay, we are publishing it again this week to ensure that all of our subscribers receive it.] In 2013, the American Council of Christian Churches published a “whitepaper” on The Bible Doctrine...
by Kevin Bauder | Jul 2, 2021 | In the Nick of Time, Uncategorized
What is the gospel? It is more than simply the plan of salvation, but what more? This question deserves both a negative and a positive answer. Negatively, the gospel is not the whole Christian faith. To say that all the teachings and practices of Christianity are...
