Stedfast, Unmoveable

Emerging technology has sometimes been avoided by conservative Christians. The theological liberal, by his very nature is more inclined to use that which is “new”. I find myself on the other end of the spectrum,  a big fan of  flannelgraph and most often encouraging the use of time-tested, perhaps downright “old” tools of ministry. It seems like most were well thought out, have proven their effectiveness, and offer little potential for conflicts of doctrine or conviction.

We don’t have to do something innovative to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The methods taught by our parents and grandparents were generally good and should rarely be jettisoned without compelling reason. In other words, we should not be influenced to alter course by constant chants of “change”.

How does a Christian fundamentalist deal, therefore, with internet technology? Some call it “a modern distraction”, while others see it as “the new frontier for accomplishing our great commission calling”. We believe it is neither.

The Lord’s great commission will not be fulfilled via the internet. The gospel still needs to be presented face to face, one by one and “by hand”. We think, however that the internet may help; like flannelgraph, a chalk board, a church sound system, or a tract.

I Corinthians 15:58 – “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

Most people in Western society are using the internet for one purpose or another. In its own way it has changed the world forever, placing a wealth of information at our fingertips and providing the average person with a forum for the expressing views.

The internet is no longer a medium we can ignore if we are committed to “abounding in the work of the Lord”. It should be used by those who are charged with proclaiming truth to, with humility and conviction, relate the words and ideas of scripture.

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