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Our path is narrow, must we fight amongst each other while we walk it? as a former IFB, I read this.mmmmmm, mixing truth with deceptionI wonder the author uses, the same tactics as the serpent in the garden??? Or preferring the KJV? I will say though having grown up in that environment, there was a HUGE sense of support from the congregation, I always knew that if I needed something, I had people surrounding me who would help. We only care when we see new faces in the church, whether guests or new members. If you think that any rational thought is dangerous because it may lead you to believe something different than what the IFB believes, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 50. I wanted to marry my boyfriend, but I want to fix him first. All churches are full of sinful people, including the pastor. 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. Baptists believe the Bible and strive to live according to its teaching. In thinking back, I see that the church was filled with tiny idols like that. Tattoos are the marks of the Devil I really dont know if they are marks of the devil but I do agree that tattoos are sinful even if its against the Old Testament. 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. I can tell by your grammar and spelling that you arent very educated (just an observation not a judgment). This led to calls to evict Stedfast Baptist Church from its location at a strip mall in Watauga, Texas. Its about Jesus. If you think that tithing 10% of your gross income is the minimum, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 6. Im happy to defend my position, but I dont tolerate assumptions, attacks, accusations, judgments, bullying or anything of the like. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. When this life is over, it doesnt matter! 3 1/2 years ago we were addicted to marijuana, cigarettes, alcohol, and pills. We fellowship with sister churches of like precious faith and practice, and support missionaries sent forth by the authority of such churches. (Matthew 22:15-22; 28:19-20;Romans 13:1-7). Very few men are qualified to be pastors using your interpretation of scripture. I have an old high school friend here with me who started visiting churches. 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. I have 3 children I sometimes spank I sometimes lecture. If your pastor is telling you otherwise hes a heretic. Well Pastor Wilkerson is no longer here, and welllll.as far as Im concerned will never be the same. 50. I dont even know what a Scofield Bible is but I believe God can use divorced people. I love this!! Praise the lord God made salvation a gift, or I probably wouldnt have received it. This church is affiliated with the Minnesota Baptist Conference and the Baptist General Conference, and may likewise cooperate with interdenominational fellowships on a voluntary independent basis. Jesus will save you if you believe in your heart that he was raised from the dead and admit out loud that Jesus is your lord. 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. Please read https://baptistdeception.com/bitterness-deception/ for an answer to your bitterness accusation/assumption. Praise God because us getting married and having faith we both grew. The churches that teach certain things unrelated to scripture, are a result of what the Bible calls IN THE LAST DAYS. In the last days, people will leave their first love, just as you have left YOUR first love, probably because of a pastor, an arrogant church member, or maybe because of your very own relationship with God, a relationship that is lacking. 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. Most Americans dont understand that there are flavors of Baptist Christianity, everything from liberal to hardcore Fundamentalist. THE PARABLE IS NOT A GUIDE NOR DID JESUS SAY THAT ITS A MAP ON HOW TO DEAL with a wayward child!! This group is for fellowship, sharing of resources, devotional thoughts, posting of sermons, news of interest, ministry ideas, missionary/church links, KJV verse photos, and general edification. The New IFB began with Steven Anderson of Faithful Word Baptist Church in response to perceived liberalism in other independent Baptist churches. You can be a better Christian IF you repent of your sins and turn away from them and if you can grow spiritually. Many churches are about the money, as is some of their pastors. Id have more time to minister to the lost if I didnt have to work to repair the damage done by the IFB. So I did. 35. The truth is, if you had sex with ANY woman before you finally decided to marry one of them, you are a divorced man. 15 What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. I believe tithing is good and God blesses those who tithe. God divorced Israel but Not judah..Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of WHAT?? Wow, nice list. Im open to discussions what Im not open to is people telling me what God wants me to do with my time and resources. Hypocrites! 42. 20. You might 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. I must forgive others the same way God forgave me. If you think that the KJV is inspired, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 2. It is awful that they put the rules and instructions of their mythology ahead of their love for WebIndependent Fundamental Baptist churches have fellowship one with the other and often cooperate in such endeavors as evangelism. Im still separate I have just decided to sin. You consider it a personal failure if you are not able to find a verse within ten seconds, and secretly proud if you are able to find it right away. 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. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. These are right on the money! 33 Snakes! If you see buses full of kids of all ethnicities and backgrounds coming to worship together, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. Take a look here: https://www.openbible.info/topics/tithe_in_the_new_testament. I mean yeah, theres some truth to a lot of this. Now, I am a 25 year old women with 3 children a 4, 2, and 7 month old and my Husband is 26. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things. Most pastors skip virtue, usually because they just dont know any better. Mind you all this was before I repented and ask God for forgiveness. WebHeartland Baptist Bible College is unique. 20 When you swear by the altar, you are swearing by it and by everything on it. We believe that all the saved should live in such a manner as not to bring reproach upon their Savior and Lord; and, that separation from all religius apostasy, all worldly and sinful pleasures, practices and associations is commanded of God (II Timothy 3:1-5; Romans 12:1, 2, 14:13; I John 2:15-17; II John 9-11; II Corinthians 6:14-7:1). 4,2, and 7 month old. I found that 10 of those apply to me and Im not even IFB. We believe in salvation by grace They have distinct responsibilities and operations. N/A We are not affiliated with any man-made external organization be it a Convention, Association, Fellowship, or National Denomination. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Refusing to eat at a restaurant because they serve alcohol Theres nothing wrong with eating at a restaurant you just cant order alcohol, thats all. Even the General Baptists and the Free Will Baptists denounce eternal security, thus the only two Baptist groups that believe in Free Will. G.F.F. Also, #55 there has only been and will ever only be one perfect person. They are as tragic as they are true and yes the IFB movement went ver overboard on many standards and traditions. I can count on one hand the number of IFBs whove asked for a discussion instead of attacking me. Everything is about Him, He is a jealous God. 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. We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that in Adam's sin the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; and therefore man is totally depraved, and, of himself, utterly unable to remedy his lost conditin (Genesis 1: 26- 27; Romans 3: 2 2-23; Ephesians 2 : 1-3, 12). Gods will was for me to forgive. anything that even remotely appears to be worldly means that you arent being separate, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 44. WHY do children that leave IFB churches hardly ever come back? 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. 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. 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. Why do people think that I dont have time to pray for loved ones simply because I have this site up? I forgave and praise the lord in my life forgiveness was indeed profitable. I did learn a lot. Back then, you had to wear your Sunday best. I believe being separate is doing what God has commanded you to do. Hypocrites! 33. BTW, tithing isnt a Biblical teaching for NT Christians. 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. I loved him, but I hated the way he treated me. My ministry isnt to the lost, its to help heal those whove been hurt by the IFB. We recognize the ordinances of baptism by immersion in water and the Lord's Supper as a Scriptural means of testimony for local churches in this age (Matthew. Praise the lord for giving it to us. If you think that homosexuality is an unforgivable sin, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 55. If you confuse the KJV with the KJB, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 3. Its never spoken but up there to read. 48. 32. We are happily married today blessed with 2 more children. The preachers who I knew as a teenager all had real degrees in theology from acredited universities. Thats The Holy Spirit speaking to me. 41. But it cannot be pleasant carrying all that bitterness around with you every day. Many of these, yes are extreme, be we also need to not be compromising in some areas. at people who raise their hands during worship music you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 34. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Person who reproves the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, indwelling all believers and sealing them unto the day of redemption (John 16:8-11; II Corinthians 3:6; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 1:13-14). We affirm without apology the doctrines frequently identified as the Fundamentals of the Faith, which include the deity, virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary death, bodily resurrection, and imminent return of Jesus Christ. You can read some of them in the comments section and in the testimonial section here: https://baptistdeception.com/testimonials/. These Independent Fundamental Baptists appear to be inconsistent, and so misguided. 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???? Scofield Bible!!!! 19 How blind! your comments are offensive, you are narrow minded. If your church allows no outside group of singers to perform at your church for fear that not all of their individual theologies line up with the churchs you might be an independent fundamental Baptist.

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