If your church has a tract rack outside the sanctuary, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 22. We believe in the autonomy of the local church free of any external authority or control. 1. You can read some of them in the comments section and in the testimonial section here: https://baptistdeception.com/testimonials/. What sorrow awaits you! 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? It took exposure to more mature Christians (who were not not IFB!) If you look down on people who are divorce That is absolutely wrong. (Genesis 2:24; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:10; Ephesians 5:22-23), We believe that God expressly forbids intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between one man and one woman. THE PARABLE IS NOT A GUIDE NOR DID JESUS SAY THAT ITS A MAP ON HOW TO DEAL with a wayward child!! I personally fall under Southern Missionary Baptist, and literally had questions in regards to my recent visits at an IFB church. Please trust me when I tell you that your IFB church (as most other IFB churches) is preying on you. hypocrite. If you think that the title Pastor is a synonym for the Man of God or the voice of God, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. If your pastor is telling you otherwise hes a heretic. I personally fall under Southern Missionary Baptist, and literally had questions in regards to my recent visits at an IFB church. You should read my article on that: https://baptistdeception.com/tithing/, Dont get me wrong but tithing is still scriptural, even within the New Testament. Instead of reprimanding me why dont you pray for the lost? 4. 2 Corinthians 2:10 is a guideline not a command. Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:1-5: Judge not, that ye be not judged. I am pretty conservative, but find some of this stuff outright ridiculous! But, all teasing aside, the author and other commentators sound very bitter and unhappy so I honestly feel badly for you. For they dont practice what they teach. The New IFB does not consider itself to be a denomination. Why dont you focus on the log in your own eye then you might be able to see the speck in my eye. 9 And dont address anyone here on earth as Father, for only God in heaven is your Father. 30. I dont think having two revivals a year is a bad thing as they word states we should continue to get together as believers. This is the only church Ive been to, so I just awsume all Churchs are loving, caring, forgiving, honest, and strive to bring glory to god and its just sad to here that thats not the case. Wow. The key is that youre not suppose to JUST sit under the teaching/preaching of anyone without reading the Bible, seeking wisdom from God, and fellow shipping with people who are interested in drawing closer to God. At one point in my life I would have agreed with 45 of your 55 litmus tests, plus a few others. 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. Me and my boyfriend were going to break up unless there was hope for change. Read one thing, make a judgment that Im just bitter and move on. I disclosed to (2) pastors at this church personal and heart felt feelings that I thought and grew up and was told you can talk to your pastor, because he is a man of God. Its pure manipulation. Youre judgment of me by one blog post and its comments is typical IFB tactic. No member shall We believe that God forbids any attempt to alter one's God-given gender identity by any means, including surgery or appearance. If you think that you should cut your vacation short so that you can make it back in time for Sunday morning Sunday School, but think its OK that your pastor miss a Sunday or two because hes on vacation, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 5. Well I am a little confused. The Duggar family, so much in the news lately, are Independent Fundamental Baptists (IFB), a loosely affiliated, singularly cultish denomination of 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. Ask questions if you need to and Ill be happy to explain more. I only hope that you will see it before too long. (Psalm 12:6-7; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21), Each local church is an independent body accountable to the Lord Jesus Christ. (II Corinthians 12:12; I Corinthians 13:8; Hebrews 2:3-4; Mark 16:17-20; I Corinthians 1:22, 14:21-22). 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. 16 Blind guides! If you think that anything other than what your church teaches about salvation is easy believism, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. I remember a particular lesson in church about the rod and staff. Assemble Anywhere KJV Churches They had made an idol out of church attendance. This is very good. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. Do you find them so humorous ? Hey there. ? All fellowship should be grounded in doctrine. These are not sacraments to earn salvation, but privileges granted by grace. 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Welpjust commented for the sake of the few who posted comments and clearly are rowing the same boat as I! God forgave my husband through Christ. The pastor explained forgiveness and that Jesus has already forgiven his sin on the cross and if I choose to not forgive than I am believing in my heart Jesus didnt die for his sin. Hmmmmm interesting.I will bash ifb, while I mix truth and error interesting.. Nice going Steve To be brought back to the norm of what being a Christian is all about. Theres a lot that is biblical in your post that we should want to do and some not biblical and therefore should abstain from practice. The Bible is our sole and final authority for faith and practice. Anderson and other New IFB pastors have praised the Orlando gay nightclub shooting. If you think that mental health issues (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.) And Pastor of Bible-Believing, Fundamental, Independent. Im still separate I have just decided to sin. Independent Fundamental Im open to discussions what Im not open to is people telling me what God wants me to do with my time and resources. They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you. Some true, some not so much. And I know you included that on your list, but there is a difference between joking and bitterness and I can see it in the comments as well as the post. The Bible is inspired and preserved by God and carries His absolute authority. We got saved that day September 14, 2014. Ive known many people whom God has reached using the IFB. If I have misunderstood I apologize. This is the first and great commandment. 1. If you attend a church that has a team of men who are charged with keeping an attendance count each Sunday, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 43. We should not tell who are the good and bad Christians because we should treat everyone with love just like God loves every one of us. I rarely post on random pages I stumbled upon but by his reaction, he didnt think Dave intended to be offensive to prove a point. [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. I have no position or opinion of this I believe the Bible, and if you do not believe the Bible and hate what the Bible teaches, it is because your opinion is more important to you, than what the Bible says, and if that be so, then there is really no reason for you to go to church in the first place. We believe that God created the entire universe in six literal, twenty-four-hour days (Genesis 1:1-27). Clapping after special is music is wrong because it gives praise to performers rather than to God That statement is wrong. Hypocrites! A Baptist church may choose to associate with other churches of like faith around mutual interests or ministry opportunities, but one church cannot exert authority over another. If your youth pastor eats a goldfish or gives away a baseball cap for every visitor a child brings, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. 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. I lied just to get government support saying My child and I live alone. I am also against body piercings as well. Also, Im not mocking Biblical beliefs. The lost in the world watch us Christians closer than we know. We had no money. WebWOL's Directory of Independent Baptist Churches; Independent Baptist Churches. 43. If the IFB churches are hurting the cause of Christ, would your attitude and example also hurt His cause. Independent Fundamental Baptist is NOT a denomination because they are Independent I am not Baptist but they are CLOSE to being a denomination because of their beliefs. 54. From a biblical standpoint, Jesus is the ONLY mediator between God and Man and only Jesus can intercede us. Others are very much unfair criticism. My writing tends to be somewhat heavy and serious so every once in a while I like to add some humor to lighten things up a bit. THESE SERMON OUTLINES By Michael D. ONeal, Founder and Pastor Since 1986 Of. This is because primarily I am a Bible Believer and if church doctrine of any individual church does not line with scripture, then this so called doctrine is nothing more than a vain tradition. 44. Matthew 6:14-15 5 Everything they do is for show. Like I said, funny post, but a bit judgmental as well. If your pastor refuses to be called Reverend, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. Please read https://baptistdeception.com/bitterness-deception/ for an answer to your bitterness accusation/assumption. What is a Bible Baptist Church, and what do Bible Baptists believe. We wanted help and we wanted to know what the Bible said. Did you read it? I do agree that its not sinful about renting movies or watching them on TV. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Lol. And theyre most likely convinced that Donald Trumps election is really going to make their civil life better! Amen! 2. The pastor our local congregation is the preaching elder and most Churches of Christ avoid the term, Pastor, when addressing their ministers. WebWARNING!!!! We believe that eternal life is the present possession of every believer (John 6:37-40, 10:27-30; Romans 8:1, 38-39; I Corinthians 1:4-8; I Peter 1:4-5; Jude 1, 2).