A compelling memoir and account of the Independent Fundamental Baptist church and its shocking history of religious abuse. 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. 4. -How do you determine whether or not a church teaches or practices false doctrine? I replied to your comment, and ended my reply with: your friend I Jesus. Im so glad thats not how it works!! In examining many so-called early Baptist churches you find many doctrinal errors and false teaching. Tithing is still a required act in obedience just like loving the Lord thy God and loving thy neighbor as thyself is. Religion & No words could console. WebNew Independent Fundamentalist Baptist churches (also known as the New IFB) or officially the New Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement are an association of conservative, The Calvinistic or Particular Baptists were a different group and believed in limited atonement in which only the elect could be saved. "[3], The New IFB was formed by Anderson and other Baptist pastors in 2017 in an attempt to revive what they perceived older independent Baptist churches once represented. In 1631, he arrived in Boston. Baptists Briders, infer they can trace their history back to John the Baptist who was the first Baptist. A true New Testament church bases its faith, practice and authority solely in the Word of God. Our pastor has NEVER once insinuated that the church ought to obey him. http://www.bible-truth.org/fundbapt.htm. When a congregation results from the preaching of the Gospel, authenticating that congregation as a New Testament church rests solely on its doctrine and practice.not in its affiliation. Jesus was prophesied in the old testament. 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Later, he escaped and became a Christian missionary. Some of these churches have gone so far to even deny the fundamental teachings of the Bible, such as the deity of Christ, the virgin birth and salvation by the Grace of God, through faith. Here we began the healing process which is at times painful. Thou shalt obey the pastor at all times; Thou shalt obey all adults at WebDid anybody else here grow up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement? Knolleys was under deep conviction of the need to preach the New Testament and follow its example as ones rule of faith. Roger Williams is credited with founding the first Baptist church on American soil. While I do agree that there are some things that tradition has failed on (i.e. I have never dressed up for a Church Service and I think people should come how they want. Its so important to ask Gods help in forgiving themotherwise satan can get a foothold. 5) shun folks that have left the church 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. If that membership does not disqualify us I would say that we qualify as true baptists under your definition of the term. In other words, when the Bible speaks, the words have a literal meaning and that it the meaning God intended. God richly bless you and Merry Christmas! I believe every one should realize that all is God & if a saint desires to put a tenth to honor God & furthering His kingdom or whatver portion as He desiresthat s a noble act between God & Himself. If you have any more questions or comments (as long as they are not rude), please feel free to email me again. Our Pastor teaches that Baptism does not save us and is no a requirement of salvation. Since 1982 Greater Portland Baptist Church has ministered in the Greater Portland area with clear, Bible preaching, evangelistic passion, missions emphasis, Christ Even some TV evangelists have referred to themselves as being fundamentalist. What gets my goat on this style of preaching is that as much as these baptists act as though they follow nothing but the scripture, it seems they dont read it or study it much. None of us that I know of follow his every word like it was the Gospel truth. For example, Paul wrote letters to the churches, each being intended for one church, and then other churches used them and later they were accepted as fully inspired parts of Scripture. God uses us, to the extent that get out of His way. Not sure where to post this so lets try here. There are hundreds of archaic words that I have no idea what they mean and then you have words that have actually changed meaning since the KJV was published like conversation, to me that means to talk with someone, not in the KJV, it means behavior, prevent is another one, to me it means to stop someone from doing something, not in the KJV, it means to precede. I believe that the King James Version is the inspired, preserved Word of God for the English speaking people Some IFB are good fellowships, some Plymouth Brethren Open) are good fellowships..etc. Christs death ushured in teh New Covenant where ceremonial law for the remission of sin is replaced with grace and mercy. 6.) I think that point was already addressed. It is believed that God meant what he said in Revelation 22:18, the Scriptures were not to added to or taken from. The church government of many Independent Baptist churches are to have pastors and deacons as officers of the local church. They direct their own affairs under the authority of the New Testament Scriptures, free from the outside interference. It is the clergymen who are affiliated. Independent @greg Good job Greg!in reference to your reply to Rachel above. Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. Psalm 137:9. Unfortunately I am relatively new to this denomination; I do not know how much authority they have over my individual church. In 1678, shortly after the church had erected a new building, the Puritan controlled government nailed its doors shut and forbade anyone under penalty of the law to enter or worship there. 1. People sin, and people attend churches. Today we are excited to announce Independent Baptist Churches. clarity/dont want to lieas far as experiences at churche sin regards to Tithing: I practiced tithing at former Non-Den churchPAastor explained tithing, giving & offering I think & wa sclear not mandatory but reallywhy tenth onlyactual giving by restricting only seemed to be what I learned from thatits all His. Just curious. [7], The New IFB currently lists 30 affiliated congregations on their website. 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He is not nearly as fundy as where I left from, and is learning. We are not under law. For example inn Isle of Wight county in southeastern Virginia, Baptist preachers were taken to Nansamond River, nearly drowned by Episcopalians to show their contempt for Baptists beliefs in immersion and their rejection of infant Baptism. Independent means Not dependent; not subject to the control of others; not subordinate.. If I wanted to wear a sponge bob costume while leading worship I probably would not be allowed to do this in most Churches. 27 Apr 2023 15:20:37 Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Here goes: My roots are in the IFB; my parents came from a relatively benign form of the movement, but even there the harmful effects were latent. A New Generation of Independent Baptists: An Open Letter I agree! The ones Ive attend are really good.
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