"The one event that revealed and provided the basis for the inclusivist church, which indeed expressed the principles that make possible the broad ecumenical church, came to the fore in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. in the Auburn Affirmation. Twelve hundred and ninety-three clergymen in 1924 signed “an Affirmation” drafted in Auburn, N. Y., which attacked a deliverance composed of five statements or points of the doctrine of the General Assembly adopted in 1923, or rather reaffirmed in 1923, for it had been first adopted in 1910, and reaffirmed in 1916. These famous five points which became known as “The Five Points of Fundamentalism” were emphasized in the Assembly’s actions because of the attacks that were being made upon them by the liberals and those who had succumbed to the higher critical assault upon the Bible and the Christian faith. These five points were:
1. It is an essential doctrine of the Word of God and our standards that the Holy Spirit did so inspire, guide and move the writers of Holy Scripture as to keep them from error.
2. It is an essential doctrine of the Word of God and our standards that our Lord Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary.
3. It is an essential doctrine of the Word of God and our standards that Christ offered up Himself a sacrifice to satisfy Divine justice and to reconcile us to God.
4. It is an essential doctrine of the Word of God and of our standards concerning our Lord Jesus Christ, that on the third day He rose again from the dead with the same body with which He suffered, with which also He ascended into heaven, and there sitteth at the right hand of His Father, making intercession.
5. It is an essential doctrine of the Word of God as the supreme standard of our faith that our Lord Jesus Christ showed His power and love by working mighty miracles. This work was not contrary to nature, but superior to it..." from the article: The Auburn Affirmation
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Danny Olinger - The Auburn Affirmation at 100
'In this episode, we commemorate the centennial of the Auburn Affirmation, exploring its profound impact on the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the broader Christian community. We explore the theological crossroads of the early twentieth century, marked by the rise of modernism and the publication of The Fundamentals. We discuss the significant events that led to the Auburn Affirmation, including Harry Emerson Fosdick’s influential sermon and the subsequent controversies that reshaped American Protestantism. Reflecting on these historical developments, we consider the ongoing relevance of confessional fidelity and integrity in today’s church. Join us as we examine how the Auburn Affirmation’s call for theological tolerance challenges our understanding of doctrinal adherence, and how we can navigate these waters with a commitment to both truth and unity. This episode offers valuable insights into maintaining the church’s distinct witness and enduring relevance in a pluralistic society. 00:00:07 Introduction 00:06:46 The Background of the Auburn Affirmation 00:17:16 The Affirmationists's Desire for Tolerance 00:24:28 The 1923 General Assembly 00:33:07 Confessional Fidelity and Integrity 00:39:49 Machen, Vos, and the Significance of God's Redemptive Acts in History 00:45:33 Biblical Eschtaology 00:51:59 Liberals, Conservatives, and American Culture 00:58:55 Responding to the Auburn Affirmation 01:07:40 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 857 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc857)" from the video introduction