Whats wrong with a tract rack? My pastor has never taught that man can forgive sins. My church members are filled with sin and give account to God alone. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 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. Jesus forgave me and Im going to choose to forgive others regardless if they want it. He says he isnt saved but is open minded and is at least asking questions. 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 Some of these are humorous and right on the money. around the world wherever our Lord directs. And Pastor of Bible-Believing, Fundamental, Independent. 19. . WebWOL's Directory of Independent Baptist Churches; Independent Baptist Churches. THE LAST THINGS 24. People are people and free to choose their own way. Attending an IFB church is the only way to hear the true gospel and get saved There are so many churches that claim the be the one, true, church, especially the Catholics, Greek Orthodox, Anglicans, some Lutherans, Jehovahs Witnesses, Mormons, etc. [4] Anderson has also produced videos in which he attacks the religion of Judaism and questions the official account of the Holocaust. Rather than attack one another, perhaps understand where both are coming from? No one should be forced to any belief against his or her will. Mental health issues are just another health issue people have. Im open to discussions what Im not open to is people telling me what God wants me to do with my time and resources. )(yikes), because I never want to put that church building and hierarchy that rules it above Christ. The Pastor leads, feeds, guides, and guards the church at the direction of Christ. I will cut to the chase: my Pastor and his wife took a much needed vacation a few years ago. If you think that three church services per week is the minimum and that you must attend all three every week, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 9. [1], New IFB churches have caused controversy on several occasions, because of their opposition to homosexuality. The only sin that is not forgivable is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit. If your not getting a lot out of your bible read I would recommend a switch to Kjv and to define any word you dont know Slow down reading and meditate on what your reading dont read as a duty each day but as a searching for fellowship each day. If you are careful to not show any emotion while singing for fear that you could be considered dancing, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 33. Apart from Him we can do nothing. I dont agree with this because there is nothing wrong with going to college. I did learn a lot. Its never spoken but up there to read. Many of these, yes are extreme, be we also need to not be compromising in some areas. We ONLY pray to God because saints dont serve as mediators to God the Father. I had no idea that I, as an IFB, might be guilty of these things. We had been boyfriend and girlfriend for 5 years and a baby that was 10 months old. This is an independent fundamental Baptist program that has chapters in churches all across the country. You are quick to throw in a jab about how much you dislike them, but cannot tolerate anyone saying different. 30 Then you say, If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would never have joined them in killing the prophets.. OMG = Oh My Goodness! Smoking, drinking, partying, dancing, listening to secular music or Contemporary music arent sinful though partying can only be sinful if you are drunk. I must forgive others the same way God forgave me. Yes, I remember that. He granted his permission to work in the Infant Ministry and Toddler, and 3-4 year old Ministry. Wow. The lost in the world watch us Christians closer than we know. Years ago, I heard a very funny but truthful skit on what was or wasnt OK. Each verse ended with, Its OK, because Independent Fundamental Baptist Preachers do it.. To train up a child does not mean to beat him with a rod, although there BE TIMES that a spanking becomes necessary, but NEVER out of anger. That can get a little hairy, though, because you never know when youll end up at a more liberal churchlike yours! If you think that reading a version of the Bible other than the KJV is a sin, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 18. If you believe that doing, saying, thinking, etc. 9. Our path is narrow, must we fight amongst each other while we walk it? Most pastors skip virtue, usually because they just dont know any better. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 I do agree that any time when you have health issues its because of sin which is why God allows pain and suffering. I am also against body piercings as well. Like I said, forgiveness doesnt mean anything other than forgiveness. I dont agree with the term, sowing discord with the brethren because I agree everything what the Bible teaches. [11] Also in June 2019, Grayson Fritts, pastor at New IFB-affiliated All Scripture Baptist Church and a former detective for the Knox County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office, delivered a sermon calling for the execution of gays.[12]. Ask questions if you need to and Ill be happy to explain more. 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. If your pastor is a true scholar of the Bible and is on fire with eagerness to teach it, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. 18 And you say that to swear by the altar is not binding, but to swear by the gifts on the altar is binding. 3. Fannin was later ejected as the lead preacher of SBC-Jax. Even when the family goes on vacation, we go to church. If you have others please feel free to share in the comments section, 1. [7], The New IFB currently lists 30 affiliated congregations on their website. 4 They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden. Clapping after special is music is wrong because it gives praise to performers rather than to God That statement is wrong. I can not forgive sins! I love this!! We believe that all the redeemed, once saved are kept by God's power and are thus secure in Christ forever. They all work together. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. What your pastor told you is a severe twisting of scripture (if he even used scripture). It is awful that they put the rules and instructions of their mythology ahead of their love for No, because I have said and thought some things I regret. 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. Abortion is murder. 46. The New IFB does not consider itself to be a denomination. Yes but this is my concern about the IFB beliefs and I understand this was written to make it funny. An independent Baptist Missionary (24 years in Romania) has posted a site The Laymans Biblical Handbook. More than 200 doctrines at http://www.thelaymansbiblicalhandbook.com/ This list reminded me of a few I forgot about, but one I dont think youve mentioned yet is If your teenage boys and girls have to be separate and swim in different pools or at different times when you are on a teen outing or camping trip lol. No denomination, governmental body, or religious hierarchy may dictate the church's beliefs or practices. I came to get a few laughs but it sounds like you were really hurt by some church growing up. 20. N/A Anderson and other New IFB pastors have praised the Orlando gay nightclub shooting. The Lord is doing His work in ths world through local churches. Not of works, lest any man should boast. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels. 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. Im convinced that its much much deeper than rejecting real truth .. many many come back in southern Baptist churches, but not ifb churches.. what say u. Hypocrites! We are happily married today blessed with 2 more children. Its not an Old Testament Law vs New Testament issue. OMG! If this life of inner peace is what I can have without feeling the need to write long lists then Ill take it. If you believe that someone who smokes, drinks, parties, dances, listens to secular music, listens to Christian contemporary music, etc. Point is that we are to edify with love and meekness all brothers and sisters in Christ, not criticize in front of a lost world. If you believe that the wine referred to in the Bible is nothing more than fruit of the vine (AKA grape juice), you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 26. Jonathan I have a question for you..IF the wine is grape juice (as in the water Jesus turned to wine)HOW can you get drunk on it???? If your child is behaving like a child but you think they are rebellious, misbehaving, mischevious, etc. God cant forgive you if Jesus didnt save you. The membership Those myths are addressed in my article: https://baptistdeception.com/tithing/, I dont need to wait. Inspired by Jeff Foxworthys You Might Be A Redneck IfI came up with a similar list of items for the IFB. WebWe believe that Jesus gave Christians two ordinances: The Lords Supper and Baptism. Teaching there is any unforgivable sin besides the sin of unbelief in Jesus Christ is not biblical. 5 Everything they do is for show. Im pretty sure it WAS/IS alcohol because the bible talks alot about not getting drunk with wine.also take a little wine, etc. You feel forced to go door to door preaching No general opinion on this since door to door preaching within the IFB is very similar to that of the Jehovahs Witnesses though we should share the gospel to others, especially to those who dont have Christ in their lives. Marriage for two people that want to make a life together is biblical. You better be right with God and have your name written in the lambs book of life. We got saved that day September 14, 2014. People can ask for clarification if they want. There are some things that the IFB does very well, such as fellowship. Thats The Holy Spirit speaking to me. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. If you look down on people who are divorce That is absolutely wrong. There are independent Reformed/Calvinist Baptists, and independent Arminian It was fun to read down through comments and feel a little gratified that not everyone was chuckling to themselves againwhy?? We believe in the natural divisions of Scriptures as a basis for study. Or preferring the KJV? Thanks for reading! The Bible terms pastor, elder, and bishop refer to different responsibilities for the same office. His mom, Dorothy Chrisman, was a teacher at the academy run by Fairhaven. Some of these are very much right on the money. Its insidious and extremely toxic. No, because thats not Gods will. No one is "born into the church." That doesnt necessarily mean they arent a dangerous cult. All churches are full of sinful people, including the pastor. Yes, we have a tract rack. XII. If you think that the title Pastor is the synonym for the man of God this is not the case in the church I go to. Scofield came to know Christ AFTER all of that, so I dont hold that against him. If your church as at least 2 Revivals per year, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. Pastor and his wife knew where we lived and probably wondered why, but they never asked or pried. For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in peoples faces. We believe that God forbids any attempt to alter one's God-given gender identity by any means, including surgery or appearance. You can clap in church, we did that Mountain, the church I grew up though we didnt do it very often though. I can tolerate the other bits that go over board as long I am believing the word and get correct non compromising bible teaching. Like a grenade strike, no commitment to understand or empathize, just broad and arrogant assumptions. What an extensive list. Their testimony is great Im sure they won more people to the lord than you. I aint got any place to judge anyone because in all honesty i have messed up in life a lot. I have an old high school friend here with me who started visiting churches. Abortion constitutes the unjustified, inexcusable taking of unborn human life. We believe that the clear message of salvation is repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 20:21). Get over it and work to rebuild the relationships instead of tearing down. Believers in a free society should influence government toward righteousness, but should not make an unholy alliance for control, influence, or favors. What a typical, legalistic comment from Jason. This is very good. The pastors name is Kevin Draganac. Matthew 6:14-15 is a warning not a command. 7. 44. 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. 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 hope whatever poor experience you had hasnt taken you away from the faith. The women that I befriended in this church will always be my sister in Christ. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 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 think that other than suits and ties for men is too casual for Sundays While I dont believe that you must dress up for church with suits and ties, however, I do believe we should honor God in His house by dressing up. I wish you had broken up your last paragraph into multiple paragraph everything runs together. Remember when Jesus rebuked the Pharisees? The pew hymnal is inspired by God While I favor hymns but I wouldnt necessarily say that because even though I do use the hymnal, most people at the church I go to now sing from the Power Point. Praise God because us getting married and having faith we both grew. 49. If you (like Jason) come to this site to criticize sarcasm by hypocritically using sarcasm, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. Its NOT ABOUT US! operating or proceeding inconspicuously but with grave effect. The pastor pointed out (over the course of his long 2 hour sermon LOL) that a shepherd doesnt use a rod and staff to beat his sheep but to prod and guide them. Good point Steve! Independent Baptist churches (some also called Independent Fundamental Baptist or IFB) are Christian congregations, generally holding to conservative (primarily fundamentalist) Baptist beliefs. Im going back to my independent baptist church where there is no compromising. (Matthew 22:15-22; 28:19-20;Romans 13:1-7).
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