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watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it They will not engage in joint meetings, or evangelistic endeavors, with Protestants, Catholics, or other doctrinally unsound church groups, who do not hold to the fundamental teachings of the New Testament. KJV Bibles are the best translations because they do not take out the blood of Jesus from scripture as the other versions along with other things. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Its not that I wouldnt want to give to bothbut if I only have 30 dollars; Id rather give to feed, clothe, house & most of all share the Gospel vs just feed, clothe & housed. The bible says Let God be true and every man a liar So follow the Word and you will never be led astray. Faithful Word Baptist Church is a young, family-integrated church. 77. KJV Church Directory. Likewiseif a church is teaching its wrong to do sothey are also in error. Secessionism is the gross error of Catholicism. Shall we offer excuses that were only human? than we pray that they will get right with God (David Benedict, A General History of the Baptist Denomination in American, and Other Parts of the World, London: Lincoln and Edmands, Nr. I personally do not think tithing is wrong, When Jesus refers to tithing didnt He uphold it & only objected to other sins but did not speak aganist it. Since you seem to be more of an authority on this, could you recommend some source material which would specifically deal with this from an IBC perspective? The Trinity: God is one What and three Whos with each Who possessing all the attributes of Deity and personality. 53, Cornhill, 1813, Fundamental Baptist CD ROM Library, 1701 Harns Rd. (Quote from Dr. J. M. Carrolls booklet The Trail of Blood) These historians, in an attempt to show an unbroken line of Baptists in history, have embraced groups which were clearly not doctrinal sound. As far as I can tell, we are not cultic in any way and just like any other denomination we have our doctrinal differences. If other will share. Please excuse me. What Is An Independent Fundamental Baptist? Shall we simply eradicate all sermons about sin? 2. Please elaborate, Should have said of course no singing with musical accompaniment.. Baptist continued to grow in numbers through the period of the Great Awakening and up to the time of the Revolutionary War. A response to Pastor James Meltons Questions for the KJV Critics, 69. I would like to hear further explanation of the following: When we arrive in heaven we are going to be surprised not only by who is there, but by who isnt there. First I find your demeaning undertone disheartening. But I dont self-identify as a Baptist any longer, I simply say that Im a christian. A comprehensive Independent Baptist Church Directory listing over 8000 churches. God leads us as we depend upon the Holy Spirit and keep His Word. If only people would study more to know the voice of their Savior, there would be no one to follow the false teachers. I am not in favor of tactics that play on peoples emotions so as to secure a visible result. Member churches are forbidden to affiliate with any denomination, and the fellowship, administered by annually elected trustees, cannot . This is just too weird for me to not comment on. It is surely an affront to any historically informed Baptist identify him by the name of a group that has so hated and persecuted them down throughout history. That godly Deacon, so righteous on the outside, may have deep dark unrepentant sins no one know about. In examining many so-called early Baptist churches you find many doctrinal errors and false teaching. In other words, when the Bible speaks, the words have a literal meaning and that it the meaning God intended. Lynne, WHICH BIBLE YOU USE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! John was beheaded by Herod (Matt. Knolleys was imprisoned many times and suffered at the hands of the State Church. Not because of how we dress but by who we are. Salvation: It is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. How would the IFB Churches differ from other churches that teach first century, new testament doctrine? Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Deception - Exposing the Dangerous Teachings of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Denomination Welcome to BaptistDeception.com Edit Exposing the Dangerous Teachings and Traditions of the Independent Fundamental Baptist Denomination Please scroll down to find a list of articles for your convenience. Although, this was the first Baptist church to be founded on American soil there is no recorded offspring from this church and modern American Baptist churches can not trace their history directly to it. May God bless Bob. The church government of many Independent Baptist churches are to have pastors and deacons as officers of the local church. Others have to a lesser degree compromised the Word of God by their teaching, practices and church polity trying to confront to popular religious tends. Virginia was especially harsh in religious persecutions. Everyone in the colony was automatically a member of the State church and were taxed to support it. Even some TV evangelists have referred to themselves as being fundamentalist. The Pharisees tithed on all their belongings. 14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. Proverbs 23:13-14 see how silly that way of using scripture is? However, Jesus did not tell you or me that we should give ten percent. I chose to focus on the doctrine of separation as typically understood by Independent Baptists (I was one). They left these churches because of their strong conviction the Word of God should not be compromised. These first Baptist churches formed in England were Armenian in theology, which taught that all men could be saved. The Presbyterians took over the job of persecution biblical believers and forbade Knolleys from preaching in parish churches. Find fundamental, conservative churches in your area. Churches in USA; Churches in Canada; Churches in Australia; Churches in the UK; Churches Worldwide . That shows your lack of emotional maturity. I would like comment on each trait if you dont mind: I dont believe it is a Law that one has to tithe. I find it difficult sometimes to keep Gods sovereignty and my responsibility in balance. ), and maybe even stand up and shout if the Lord really touches their heart, Sorry that you had a bad experience, but not all IFB churches are alike, and mine is great! The not so fine folks at Westboro Baptist are a bunch of lunatic fringe haters that act in contrast to the love of Christ they espouse to embrace. You are correct, I was surprised. The Puritans were in control of the colonies and in fact had set up a theocracy in which the Puritan church governed both secular and religious affairs. It is also true that we have a responsibility to tell people about the gospel message, especially those who we have contact with. I dont like dressing up. On the other hand, we are responsible for witnessing to people God brings our way. I also believe that hanging around with non-Christians is detrimental to ones faith as I have done this. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. People who study dont fall so easily for false teaching. Remember new testament christians are never compelled to give mandatory gifts, if you have been taught that, you have been taught wrong. Make no mistake though baptism will never save anyone! 16:18, concerning preserving the institution of the local church, that even the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Doctrinally sound New Testament churches have always existed from the time of Christ and the Apostles until today. 6:30, Titus 1:9-11, II Tim. In 1638, he landed in Boston and settled for a short time in Piscataway (now Dover) in New Hampshire. However, after independence was won and the Constitutional written giving all Americans religious freedom, the Baptist again began to grow until today they are the largest denomination in the United States. Also in regards to the restcommon sense is you give according to how you deal with your values ,etc. We have the personal presence of the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us, why would we want to follow rules that were intended for people living in the power of the flesh? Hi Ahlayashabi Please forgive us if we have offended you in any way. Independent Fundamental Churches of America, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Independent-Fundamental-Churches-of-America, Official Site of IFCA International, Grandville, Michigan, United States. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. We dress however we want, however, my Pastor chides me in good nature, because I frequently wear black clothing, but he is not being critical. But God knows his heart. One man Hanserd Knolleys, is an example of dissenter of the Church of England who had to flee to America. Not just the New Testament. Some Baptists such as the Landmark Baptist and those often referred to as It is the clergymen who are affiliated. 1) strict adherence to one version of the bible Right down to exactly a tenth. The ordinance of baptism, or 2. The form contains many questions about doctrine and philosophy of ministry. I think most people would agree with me on this. The Law was done away withperfect love fullfills all the Law was trying to acomplish. Select church size. 53, Cornhill, 1813, Fundamental Baptist CD ROM Library, 1701 Harns Rd. His crime was that rejected the unbiblical ideas of a state church, infant baptism and other false teachings of the Puritans. As many theologians saywe can agree to disagree on some things but when it comes to the Fundamental of the Christian Faithbased on by the way what God says in the Word, then thats when one should draw the line b/c its no longer a matter of Christians in various fellowships & preferances that are allowable but then becomes a matter of even being a Christian at all (like Mormonisn, Jehovahs Wittness, Catholics, etc). The word Fundamental means that the Baptist church uses the New Testament strictly as its authority for faith (doctrine) and practice. These true Baptists added the adjectives Fundamental and Independent to their name in order that they not be identified with the false practices and teaching of the doctrinally unsound churches using the Baptist name. I already estb basis of why Tithing I believe is good (must read all post under Lynne). These people give Jesus and Christianity overall a black eye every time they go to a military funeral or any other event they have absolutely no respect for. @greg We also have a man that shouts Amen as well. 7. They were in fact churches founded on the same New Testament principles that modern day Baptists traditionally founded their churches. Independent Fundamental Baptist churches have fellowship one with the other and often cooperate in such endeavors as evangelism. If I wanted to wear a sponge bob costume while leading worship I probably would not be allowed to do this in most Churches. God has not entrusted that authority to impart salvation to any man or church. And to top it off you have very strange sayings that I have no idea what they mean, the last half of the verse at Acts 9:5 is an example It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks WHAT! We believe in salvation by grace through faith as described in Ephesians 2:8-9. Nope, dont see that. Im surprised but shouldnt be by now that folks know so very little about their respective churches/traditions, most just sit in the pew and simply repeat what their pastor has told them, never checking and studying for themselves, what thus saith the Lord You act so surprised that I questioned you about which Church of Christ you were referring to, do yourself alittle favor and have a look at wikipedias lists of Churches of Christ First and foremost I wanted to make sure you werent referring to the The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints which is a flat-out cult. But if your wife and daughters are dressing immodestly to draw attention to their bodies, theyre not dressing in a Christ-honoring way So I still think Just about every Church has Strict dress Standards whether they know it or not. Like I alluded to earlier most folks dont study their bible, and many do so with preconceived ideas, please have a look at your churchs stance on these issues according to scripture and see if Thomas Campbell is right about these things. In my civilian life..and please do pray for our military..I am very honored to serve as Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge in Jacksonville (FL). Baptists, basing their beliefs solely on the Bible, and in particularly the New Testament, have never held to these teachings and see them as heresy. It is well to note the Pilgrims were also Puritans, and Puritans were Protestants who had left the Church of England. Each year members profess 16 articles of faith that include the original five points of fundamentalismthe literal truth of divinely inspired scripture, the Virgin Birth and deity of Christ, substitutionary atonement through Christ, the Resurrection, and the Second Coming of Christ. In a biblical church the pastor is the overseers or leaders of the congregation. @greg I find your post rather disturbing, but what I find most disturbing is your use of scripture. It is in fact Gods Word in 17th century english. 4. PO BOX 292. If I wanted to tithe I wouldnt know where to go, because tithes were paid to a levitical priest. I think you are confusing ceremonial law with moral law. It is the Lords tithe, and God chose to use his tithe in the OT and in the NT for the maintenance of the priesthood (those that are called out for the specific service of God in ministering to the Lord and to the people on behalf of the Lord) and the maintenance of the house of God a place wherein Gods people assemble for the purpose of worship (honoring) the Lord. When and Where Was the First Recorded Baptist Church in History, The Beginnings of the Baptists in America, https://www.wayoflife.org/free_ebooks/hyles_effect.php, http://www.wvec.com/news/local/INSIDE-A-NAKED-CHURCH-85062392.html, You Might Be an Independent Fundamental Baptist if, Broad Stroking and Sweeping Generalizations Fallacy, Harold Camping Fails to Predict the Rapture, The 10 Commandments of the Independent Fundamental Baptists, 92-Year-Old Woman Kicked Out of Church for not Tithing. https://www.jesuswordsonly.com/books/175-pauls-contradictions-of-jesus.html. Ask these five questions of any church, and if they can answer all five in truth with a yes, then you will have a true Baptist church. Ok how about some peace Blessed are the peacemakers I apologize for my abrasive writing style and did not purposely write to offend you, but make no mistake, someone can be dunked until they know every minnow by name, but that doesnt make them saved. Lynne, Pastors tiptoe around specific sins so not to offend. 5) shun folks that have left the church Other churches founded in New England and in the Middle colonies were the actual mother churches of modern Baptist churches as these churches were responsible for starting other churches. I would mostly be concerned about #1 more than any other. The Puritans did not believe in such things and they drove him from their colony. Your reasoning is faulty. About. Although, many Protestants returned in part to a belief in the Bible as their authority for their faith and practice, not one of them EVER completely left all the doctrinal errors and false teachings of the apostate Roman Catholic church. Unfortunately, serious Bible study is in short supply these days. Although they were a great deal more pious than the Church of England they still practiced most of its beliefs including infant baptism. People sin, and people attend churches. Is this really what youre doing here? Soul liberty is a belief that everyone is responsible to God individually. 13:17, Acts 20:28, Eph. Many Baptists were executed by the newly formed Church of England during what is called the Protestant inquisition. In Germany, the state church is Lutheran and in England, the Anglican church, France, the Roman Catholic Church, etc. I do dislike what seems to be human effort in trying to do what only the Spirit of God can do through a clear presentation of the word of God. Its so important to ask Gods help in forgiving themotherwise satan can get a foothold. SOme Calvarly CHapels Im sure are good felloships. I myself wear pants and outside of church most of the other women do too. Assistant Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Watertown, WI since 2017. God uses us, to the extent that get out of His way. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. The pastor is a self-taught, good man. 4. But wouldnt Paul himself, or the original church to whom the letter was sent, count as outside authority and control? They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Independent Fundamental Churches of America, fellowship of conservative, independent Christian churches stressing biblical truth. If your church does teach the following then watch out, you are probably in a manipulating extreme IFB church situation. Ok, so Im pretty sure you are referring to the Church of Christ that was founded by good ol Thomas Campbell (1763-1854) He was a fine Scottish Presbyterian who left Ireland to come to western PA. in 1807. You CANNOT be loving either if you are refusing to render unto the Lord that which is his, and this includes tithing. I am not trying to be overly critical and yet I only have a certain amt of time to get to my points and while doing that I often come across that way, so forgive me. Mark 7:7, Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Hello, He believed the only way to recover was to form a new church based on the Bible. The point is Jesus not only did not condem it but He said it should not have been left undone. The Association of Fundamental Baptist Churches in the Philippines AFBCP is an organization guiding cooperative ministries of Independent Baptist We believe that Jesus is the only one who can reconcile us to God. For another example, our neighbor is a lost man. Baptists have always been the champions of the Word of God and preaching of the Gospel. Perfectly Preserved Word of God Deception, 67. The true Independent Fundamental Baptists have no association or fellowship with these churches because they teach or practice things contrary to the New Testament. Tithing preceded the OT Law. The new testament says Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. that pretty much destroys the idea of someone being forced to give. BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH. They direct their own affairs under the authority of the New Testament Scriptures, free from the outside interference. He is not nearly as fundy as where I left from, and is learning. Some years ago when I was attempting to find another church for my family to attend so as to escape a spiritually abusive IFB, I found myself at a Church of Christ that had split from the large COC in town. I love your statement above about The Grace economy I think Im going to have to borrow it. That is just my pointyou I fear are dedicating a almost hate site for this denomination when its no reason tovs just warning sagnist all bad behavior. I would love to know your thoughts on the matter. this is a great book research on cultist church These distinctives are the distinctives taught in Bible which constitute a true New Testament church. The idea the bread and wine (grape juice) in the Lords Supper becoming the physical body of Christ when taken is a Roman Catholic teaching that Protestants only changed slightly. It is a historic fact the first Baptist church in America was founded by another Baptist congregation. Desire your best & healing in Lord Jesus if not. Tithing is not for God. Some IFB are good fellowships, some Plymouth Brethren Open) are good fellowships..etc. All youve done is pull some verses out of context and manipulated them to fit your point of view. Also, those who God draws will come to Christ and believe in Him. It is one made up of baptized believers organized in a local congregation for fellowship, teaching and evangelism. Independent Fundamental Baptist churches have fellowship one with the other and often cooperate in such things as evangelism. So many churches have lost wonderful ministry opportunties by turning away those hurting, divorced folks, its a shame, God help us all to be sensitive to those who are hurting all around us. I found a load of stuff about people who claim certain Calvarly Chapels misueded them & did not know Bible & also on ehere in Maryland has a onliune tithe on website! They practice the Biblical teachings of separation as stated in Ephesians 5:11, which says, Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. I only know of two. The church I left about 2 years ago had very nasty tracts in the back of the church that said horrible things about other translations, calling them perversions and so forth and actually saying outright lies about other translations. True Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches uphold the purest teachings of the early church as revealed in the New Testament. Now when the head of a church & all dem that fall in line must appply apsotast (like openly Gay Pastor, etc) than you should have some of them on here big. Hi, in your opening statement use say that God has not party with them, those who operate under any systems of hierarchy set up by man over the authority of the local church. I see through to the intensions of this site. Today the name Baptist is used by many churches who are not truly following the teachings of the New Testament. One of the last acts of the Presbyterians, before the Long Parliament in England fell, was to past a law passing the death penalty on anyone who was caught holding to what they called Eight Errors in Doctrine. These doctrines included infant baptism. It cannot be stated too often that the importance of these churches was not in their name, but in what they believed and practiced. About modesty, my wife and I attended a concert that my sons band performed at a teen group in a neighboring town. Alsoas in regargds to whom Jesus spoke to (they were Phairsees)I dont think that matters, the Phairsee just happened to be the ones constantlty questioning & troubling Himas well as were the Religious Leaders of that day whom example was probally looked at by others to follow (note Jesus: Do the things that they teach, Jesus said, But do not do the things that they do). I do attend the Church of Christ. http://www.wvec.com/news/local/INSIDE-A-NAKED-CHURCH-85062392.html. Two champions of religious liberty were the Virginians Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. There are a number of other wrong teachings w/in this church but the false teaching about baptism is far and away the biggest, some of the others are, not believing in eternal security, and close behind is not believing that one can know that you are saved. For my part, I will continue to preach the Gospel and to teach the Word faithfully. Thank you for the article, for your love for the King of all Kings. Again Im not sure what the Word of God sais about dress. The transformation God is making in our lives makes us stand out. Greetings, . My best friend who professes to be Christian (she attends a Southern Baptist church), is dating an evolutionist and she tells me that religion is not high up on her criteria for dating and marriage yet she will call me, upset, and say that her boyfriend is hasseling her about her faith. I have never believed in obedience to a pastor just obedience to Gods Word Gossips offer plausible deniability. They are guilty of not holding the Head, the Lord Jesus Christ. These new believers would then, following the New Testament example, submit to believers baptism and organize a local church.