If I have misunderstood I apologize. You got me I am an IFB college grad. )(yikes), because I never want to put that church building and hierarchy that rules it above Christ. Three words vacation bible school *shiver*. If you look down on people who are divorced, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 38. It is awful that they put the rules and instructions of their mythology ahead of their love for If you first came to church because Brother Dave or Brother Mike knocked on your door and invited you, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. Anderson, Fannin and Shelley traded accusations of financial wrongdoing and running a cult. Take a look here: https://www.openbible.info/topics/tithe_in_the_new_testament. I do agree that any time when you have health issues its because of sin which is why God allows pain and suffering. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. While I dont have a general opinion on this, I do believe that we should discipline our kids in the same sense that God disciplines us. I loved him, but I hated the way he treated me. The explosion caused property damage but no injuries or deaths. Even the General Baptists and the Free Will Baptists denounce eternal security, thus the only two Baptist groups that believe in Free Will. I think I find it more funny how you all think it IS funny and Im just over here secretly judging your jeans ;b, But, all teasing aside, the author and other commentators sound very bitter. There isn't much out there on the web. 36. 7 You hypocrites! WebThe 1920 Baptist Fundamentals declared, The fundamental principle of the Baptists, in common with many other evangelicals, has always been the gospel, which is the essence The New IFB began with Steven Anderson of Faithful Word Baptist Church in response to perceived liberalism in other independent Baptist churches. The verses you quoted are taken out of context and dont mean what you imply them to mean. These are right on the money! Why wouldnt I stand up for something I believe in? 32 Go ahead and finish what your ancestors started. Praise the lord for giving it to us. This is assuming that the parable of the prodigal son is some kind of instruction on how to deal with a troubled child 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. If this life of inner peace is what I can have without feeling the need to write long lists then Ill take it. King James is the inspired word of God While I do like the old King James Bible but King James Only is wrong because its misleading and its legalism. Jesus forgave me and Im going to choose to forgive others regardless if they want it. When you discover that female is indeed wearing the acceptable dress, skirt or koulotts youre so relieved to know that shes right with God ! I dont know your past, but I know mine and it aint righteous. I forgave and praise the lord in my life forgiveness was indeed profitable. I have an old high school friend here with me who started visiting churches. 42. I dont think it applies to all IFB churches, the ones I grew up in didnt do some of these, but the rest definitely apply. Also, #55 there has only been and will ever only be one perfect person. I have an old high school friend here with me who started visiting churches. As of 2019, the New IFB listed 32 affiliated congregations on its website, most in the U.S. with some in Australia, Canada, the Philippines and South Africa. Section 1: General This is a sovereign and democratic independent fundamental Baptist church under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. 3 1/2 years ago we were addicted to marijuana, cigarettes, alcohol, and pills. 29. While I am not against crucifixes but using them in public worship is idolatry because the bible forbids idols. Amen! The Bible is inspired and preserved by God and carries His absolute authority. Thousands of people, including myself, beg to differ. There I am separate does that mean Im never going to curse, or think negative thoughts. If you believe that all Catholics are going to hell, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 35. I can be more specific and categorize your list of 55 things to give some examples as you asked OGrodnik to do, but it wouldnt be to diminish what you and others have experienced. Even I believe that if you are living in sin you are getting to the point where you are eventually will lose your salvation. 24 Blind guides! I remember our pastor asking us if we could forgive each other, and praise the lord we forgave each other for the offenses committed against each other. That may mean dressing appropriately and not dis honoring your body because its a holy temple. If you think anything other than a suit and tie for men is too casual for Sundays, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 11. Also no one can hide hypocrisy and iniquity. Yes, because he wants to spend a little time with his child. Suits and ties are generally not required today for men , except for ministers, though some churches do require suits and ties and I dont know any that I do of. You would probably also classify the God of the Old Testament as abusive. We fellowship with sister churches of like precious faith and practice, and support missionaries sent forth by the authority of such churches. If you believe that using guitars in church is too liberal, yet you listen to patch the pirate who uses guitars, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 14. We are not affiliated with any man-made external organization be it a Convention, Association, Fellowship, or National Denomination. Not all churches are the same and if they are teaching Bible, they do teach about sin, and it should not be to make you feel any constraint towards the pastor to get away from that sin, but to learn to have some personal conviction that their sins need to be addressed, but THEY have to make that decision. N/A Good point Steve! It is the Divine Revelation of God to man and is the complete and infallible guide to faith and life. You strain your water so you wont accidentally swallow a gnat, but you swallow a camel! Hypocrites! Im sure that this was meant to be funny but I can tell that you seem bitter. If it did then unsaved people wouldnt be able to forgive. The New IFB does not consider itself to be a denomination. Baptists as a whole, are pretty terrible. 46. It is the final authority on all matters of faith, practice, and polity. Apart from Him we can do nothing. The members were so sweet to us. Even when the family goes on vacation, we go to church. Whether u believe its talking about judah/Ephraim or not. They had made an idol out of church attendance. 18. Our path is narrow, must we fight amongst each other while we walk it? WebWe believe that Jesus gave Christians two ordinances: The Lords Supper and Baptism. 24. I am pretty conservative, but find some of this stuff outright ridiculous! If people asked rather than assumed there would be a lot less reactions. I dont agree with this because there is nothing wrong with going to college. THE PARABLE IS NOT A GUIDE NOR DID JESUS SAY THAT ITS A MAP ON HOW TO DEAL with a wayward child!! We reject any teaching that abortions of pregnancies due to rape, incest, birth defects, gender selection, birth or population control, or the mental well-being of the mother are acceptable. No one knew about the marriage except us. A IFB member knocked on my door one Saturday and invited us to church. WebActs 15:36,41; 16:5; I Corinthians 16:1; Galatians 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4, 10, 11. We didnt go, but they came back the next week. [4][5], A split in the New IFB occurred in January 2019, after Donnie Romero, pastor at Stedfast Baptist Church-Fort Worth (SBC), resigned after it was revealed he had hired prostitutes, smoked marijuana and gambled. Like I said, funny post, but a bit judgmental as well. By the way Jason, if you think theres something spiritual about tolerating abuse, I feel sorry for you. Most pastors are lacking and are full of themselves because of one basic issue. around the world wherever our Lord directs. Most people find it hard to swallow that anyone really thinks that way at all. We believe that God created the entire universe in six literal, twenty-four-hour days (Genesis 1:1-27). Then, I can display my tolerance by making of list of things that I disagree with someone else about and make fun of them. If your church sings Just As I Am at the end of every service We sing that song once in a while since its a good invitational song. I do not know if laugh or cry , almost 30 yrs involved in this , Im still a Christian , I serve in my church , Ive learned more since I left the movement , I am happier more devoted Christian than when I was manipulated to go out soulwinning , bus driving ,Sunday school teaching etc. That being said, I just want to warn the author about injecting too much of his own agenda into these posts. (Romans 13:1-7; Ephesians 5:21-6:4; Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 2:13-15). If you believe that everyone who opposes IFB doctrine is just bitter, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 48. For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthyfull of greed and self-indulgence! G. M. Matheny. That was an extensive list, and sooooo true! [5], In 2021, the NIFB-affiliated First Works Baptist Church in El Monte, California was bombed with an improvised explosive device. 47. The Bible gives qualifications for each office. Some of these doctrines are as listed. THE LAST THINGS [9][10] On the weekend of the third anniversary of the shooting, the New IFB held a "Make America Straight Again" conference at an Orlando-area New IFB church. Most Americans dont understand that there are flavors of Baptist Christianity, everything from liberal to hardcore Fundamentalist. More than one earring per ear for women is worldly I dont agree that multiple earrings per ear for women is worldly as long its not fancy. (Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:20-32; I Corinthians 5:1; 6:9; I Thessalonians 4:l-8; Hebrews 13:4), We believe that human life begins at conception and that the unborn child is a living human being. Yes but this is my concern about the IFB beliefs and I understand this was written to make it funny. Members all so giving that it made me want to be a giving person. He perhaps worded somethings poorly perhaps, but he is completely turned off by your attitude and responses Steve. If you believe that attending an IFB church is the only way to hear the true gospel and get saved, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 36. The bitterness argument has been answered many times. We believe in the reality of the person of Satan and that he and the fallen angels wage a spiritual warfare against the plan and purposes of God (John 13:2; Acts 5:3; Ephesians 6:11-12). If the IFB churches are hurting the cause of Christ, would your attitude and example also hurt His cause.
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