I was taught that I needed to let God change him. Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences by Ron Rhodes. Every child of God has equal access to their Heavenly Father. These are not sacraments to earn salvation, but privileges granted by grace. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: If you party, DO NOT drink. God speaks to individuals through His Word and His Spirit. Baptists believe the Bible and strive to live according to its teaching. If they are saved , I dare say they regret the day they walked into the very church you enjoy making fun of. You can be saved and live however, but there will be consequences the saddest consequence of this behavior is your relationship with God will be Hindered greatly or little. We can joke around about a differing denomination that we dont agree with, but how we react to a situation that wasnt intended, also matters greatly. I remember a particular lesson in church about the rod and staff. You are correct! Every proposition presented for action of the church must be introduced by motion of one member and seconded by another. Amen! 16. Pastor and his wife did pay for the reception, photography, and shower. What your pastor told you is a severe twisting of scripture (if he even used scripture). We fellowship with sister churches of like precious faith and practice, and support missionaries sent forth by the authority of such churches. He says he isnt saved but is open minded and is at least asking questions. operating or proceeding inconspicuously but with grave effect. Hes a different man today thanks to Gods grace in our life. If the IFB churches are hurting the cause of Christ, would your attitude and example also hurt His cause. Fannin was later ejected as the lead preacher of SBC-Jax. We believe his power is supernatural, yet limited; and that he cannot act without the permission of God (Job 1:6-12; I John 4:4). Abortion is murder. 22. If you consider it worldly and almost frightening if someone brings a different version of the Bible to church, and wonder what your Pastor would say if he knew, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. I also KNOW the areas that Hes not pleased with as I choose to hold on to that which the Bible clearly states as sin. Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: 8 These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. WebOur Mission. Then you have churches with no standards . 6 Dont waste what is holy on people who are unholy. WebIndependent Fundamental Churches of America, fellowship of conservative, independent Christian churches stressing biblical truth. I had no idea that I, as an IFB, might be guilty of these things. 7 You hypocrites! I believe being separate is doing what God has commanded you to do. Thanks. Everyone as an individual should get right with God in whatever he has commanded them. If you believe that you will be rewarded or punished according to whether or not youve tithed faithfully, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 47. This is an assumption.. People that are lost cant do what God has commanded because of unbelief. Members all so giving that it made me want to be a giving person. Besides saying that those who practice any of these that arent saved is wrong because that is judging. Also God commands us to try the spirits to see if they are of God that implies God gave us the power of discernment 1 John 4: 1-5. We believe that a Fundamentalist is defined by their adherence to orthodox theology, orthodox methodology, and will only fellowship with those who do the same. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. WebHeartland Baptist Bible College is unique. He wasnt saying that spanking is right or wrong, but that definitely extreme discipline and beating kids is not what the Bible teaches. 22 And when you swear by heaven, you are swearing by the throne of God and by God, who sits on the throne. Well Pastor Wilkerson is no longer here, and welllll.as far as Im concerned will never be the same. I dont agree with the term, sowing discord with the brethren because I agree everything what the Bible teaches. Now, I am a 25 year old women with 3 children a 4, 2, and 7 month old and my Husband is 26. Or deciding not to clap for special music? 39. And if a lost person were to stumble upon this page and read your list and how you respond to any differing opinions, would you be helping plant a seed? N/A (Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32), Every individual, believer and unbeliever, possesses the God-given privilege of free will having the liberty to choose what to believe. They try there best to live for Christ and to give God the glory for everything. Yes, we have a tract rack. anything that even remotely appears to be worldly means that you arent being separate, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 44. We believe the King James Bible to be inerrant. We believe raising your hands during warship is appropriate, but the Bible specifically says to bow the head 2 Chronicles 20:18. A Baptist church may choose to associate with other churches of like faith Most pastors skip virtue, usually because they just dont know any better. What is a Bible Baptist Church, and what do Bible Baptists believe. 30. This led to calls to evict Stedfast Baptist Church from its location at a strip mall in Watauga, Texas. Come and join. Pastor and his wife knew where we lived and probably wondered why, but they never asked or pried. Every person is subject to these authorities, but all (including the authorities themselves) are answerable to God and are governed by His Word. 10. Gods people are the Jews.. from Jew-dajudah. Yes, I remember that. I must say, I was hoping the list would be more interesting but the fact mixed into the exaggeration of each point was mostly so true it seemed a bit pointless! To the author, I hope youll be okay someday and if you can find a way to dig out that root I think youll find peace. If you believe that women are inferior to men and are to be submissive to their husbands, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. The school was run by Lester Roloff, an independent fundamental Baptist preacher who broke from the Southern Baptist Convention in 1954 and founded a series 21 And when you swear by the Temple, you are swearing by it and by God, who lives in it. Only God decides who goes to heaven and who doesnt. If your denomination knocked on their door im sure they wouldnt have gotten saved and the helped they needed. I understand that its hard to convey emotions when typing, but the above list does not have the feel that it was done with a spirit of love but one of condemnation. For you cross land and sea to make one convert, and then you turn that person into twice the child of hell you yourselves are! [4] Anderson has also produced videos in which he attacks the religion of Judaism and questions the official account of the Holocaust. If you think that tattoos are marks of the Devil, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 20. As far as tithing is concerned, the people who do tithe, it should be because they tithe because they want to. We believe that Satan is a created angelic being who rebelled and who tempted man to join him in rebellion against God (Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Genesis 3:1-5). If you feel compelled to go door to door witnessing (or were compelled to visit a nursing home as a teen), you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 28. Anyway, Im sorry that you had a bad experience at an IFB church, but that doesnt excuse you for mocking Biblical beliefs. They will not participate, as a church, in any outside function with churches which do not also strictly base their faith and practice on the New Testament. Thats The Holy Spirit speaking to me. Me and my boyfriend were going to break up unless there was hope for change. The IFB are Pharisees of our day. is Looking to God for missionaries to help expand the vision and ministries of G.F.F. 53. Im pretty sure it WAS/IS alcohol because the bible talks alot about not getting drunk with wine.also take a little wine, etc. Seeing 2 brothers in Christ debase a conversation (be it one or both parties) to snide remarks, tasteless jabs, and condescension as a form or response, makes us all look bad. Im going back to my independent baptist church where there is no compromising. It uses the Bible to treat everything from porn addiction (Acts 20:7, Hebrews 10:24-25). But I still think that every Christian should spend some time in an IFB church. Like I said, funny post, but a bit judgmental as well. And yet, they honor the Scofield Bible!!! They are usually so full of themselves, because they went straight from salvation to knowledge, and Peter says to add to your faith virtue, and THEN go to knowledge, 2 Peter 1:5. I love psychology and I love my bible I use them together with Discernment from the Holy Spirit. G. M. Matheny. I dont have a boarden to preform any religious works. Frankly its not your place to tell me what I should and shouldnt do (typical IFB who thinks they know what everyone is supposed to be doing). Or preferring the KJV? Im mocking IFB beliefs many of which arent scriptural. We told to get married. But it cannot be pleasant carrying all that bitterness around with you every day. While I have no opinions on this I do agree that wives, from a biblical view, should be submissive to their husbands because its found in Ephesians 5:22-23: 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. The IFB ostracizes people when they leave. We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three personsFather, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections (Deuteronomy 6:4; II Corinthians 13:14). Id have more time to minister to the lost if I didnt have to work to repair the damage done by the IFB. Wow. "[3], The New IFB was formed by Anderson and other Baptist pastors in 2017 in an attempt to revive what they perceived older independent Baptist churches once represented. Webindependent Baptist, to place in the hands of members of independent Baptist churches to help them to know the meaning of church membership and to better understand the doctrines and polity of Baptists, and particularly the reasons why we are independent Baptists and not affiliated with one of the various and sundry organizations among Since the origins of the church, Baptists have said the Bible is the only authority for Christian faith I dont know your past, but I know mine and it aint righteous. WebNo denomination, governmental body, or religious hierarchy may dictate the church's beliefs or practices. New Independent Fundamentalist Baptist churches (also known as the New IFB) or officially the New Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement are an association of conservative, King James Only, independent Baptist churches. Many of these are down right untruthful . 7 They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called Rabbi.. 24 Blind guides! Apart from Him we can do nothing. Is there any perfect , no. I do think that you can drink but you just cant be drink which is a legalistic problem within most Independent Fundamental Baptists. Looks like youve forgotten to include haircuts (length and style of hair). around the world wherever our Lord directs. How come many Americans havent heard of the Independent Fundamental Baptist church movement? 33 Snakes! If your pastor begins his sermon by reading one verse then yells and pounds the pulpit for the next 30 minutes, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 17. 27. When you find Christ, you are a new creation and the spirit helps you to live a life that pleases Him, not us. It is interesting that you refer to IFB as viewing divorce people as being inferior Christians and are forbidden to hold any leadership positions in the church looking to their Scofield Bibles for direction. Im sad to here that fellow Christians cant get along, and I will start praying for all Churchs to be revived. I grew up in a baptist church and went elsewhere after college and I am learning how liberal other churches are and anything goes as long as the people are happy. To love Jesus is to love his word and follow his commands because we love him. Like I said, Im more than happy to have a discussion. If you pray using the KJV language I dont pray like that except when I recite the Lords Prayer because nobody talks like that anymore. If you think that homosexuality is an unforgivable sin Thats not true. I can tell by your grammar and spelling that you arent very educated (just an observation not a judgment). If you think that the other translations are too wordly that right there I dont like. We believe in salvation by grace We should teach our children of who Jesus is and how we should live a holy or Christian life. I do into great detail about why I believe the IFB is cultish in practice. We believe that speaking in tongues was never the common or necessary sign of the baptism or filling of the Holy Spirit and that ultimate deliverance of the body from sickness or death awaits the consummation of our salvation in the resurrection, though God frequently chooses to answer the prayer of believers for physical healing. 3 And why worry about a speck in your friends eye when you have a log in your own? Was so funny reading it, one thing that struck me is if an outsider were to read it theyd be incredulous, wondering how we stuck with it for so long. Yes, believers disagree, theres nothing wrong with that. Very few men are qualified to be pastors using your interpretation of scripture. I get the vibe that you were alienate by IFB movement at some point, as were a lot of us, but dont try to use that as an excuse to go on a crusade against fellow believers. Baptists as a whole, are pretty terrible. The ones that do apply, I dont see a problem with (ie, we do have a track rack and we do have a van that picks up from surrounding neighborhoods and I do enjoy attending church 3 times a week and would enjoy more if possible.) The thing is, its so insidious, you dont really realize its happening until youre firmly entrenched. Ive read all the comments posted so far, but I dont fall into many of those categories as an IFB and Ive been an IFB for almost 13yrs now. But I do know some churches practice free will offerings instead of tithing. 12. Only thing Ill add to the list is, You might be an IFB if you greet all visitors with huge smiles, handshakes, and extreme cheerfulness. I feel sorry for all the visitors we almost accosted now; no wonder some never came back! I loved him, but I hated the way he treated me. If you see buses full of kids of all ethnicities and backgrounds coming to worship together, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. Even the General Baptists and the Free Will Baptists denounce eternal security, thus the only two Baptist groups that believe in Free Will.
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