Why do people think that I dont have time to pray for loved ones simply because I have this site up? If you feel guilty for not having devotions 7 days a week, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 42. For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in peoples faces. Duh Get your mind out of the gutter. I hope whatever poor experience you had hasnt taken you away from the faith. I can use scripture to instruct me how to forgive others and God told me that it is profitable. 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. I dont deserve Gods forgiveness or even my husbands forgiveness. If you believe everything said in this article then you must not have spent much or any time in a fundamental church. 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. For you build tombs for the prophets your ancestors killed, and you decorate the monuments of the godly people your ancestors destroyed. Youre judgment of me by one blog post and its comments is typical IFB tactic. Yes, I have countless emails and comments from people who were ready to give up on their faith until they read this site and realized that the IFB was in error not them. I am unsure if she was already a member before her husband passed or not. 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. If that doesnt raise red flags for you I dont know what will. WHY do children that leave IFB churches hardly ever come back? You are still required to tithe in the IFB regardless of your source of income. Romans 5:8 is about salvation. Baptist Read one thing, make a judgment that Im just bitter and move on. We believe that the strict, literal interpretation of the Bible makes us Baptists. 20. 32 Go ahead and finish what your ancestors started. Haha, thanks for the confirmation! 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). If you think anything other than a suit and tie for men is too casual for Sundays, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 11. While God hates divorce, but we should help those who are divorce so they can grow spiritually. Hypocrites! Independent Baptists (a.k.a. All I do is reply to comments. King James is the inspired word of God While I do like the old King James Bible but King James Only is wrong because its misleading and its legalism. If your denomination knocked on their door im sure they wouldnt have gotten saved and the helped they needed. If you pray using KJV language (thee, though, ye, etc. Thanks. 11. That can get a little hairy, though, because you never know when youll end up at a more liberal churchlike yours! Baptist beliefs 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. Most pastors skip virtue, usually because they just dont know any better. The Lord's Supper, or Communion, commemorates Christ's broken body and shed blood giving each believer an opportunity for self-examination and rededication. (Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32), Every individual, believer and unbeliever, possesses the God-given privilege of free will having the liberty to choose what to believe. hypocrite. 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. 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. If your your church funnels in the inner city kids via a bus ministry We dont have a bus ministry since the city of the church I go to is small. [13] Robertson had previously attracted media attention after he stated that gay people should be shot and New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern should "go home and get in the kitchen". You might 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 , The KJV isnt the inspired word of God. I remember our pastor asking us if we could forgive each other, and praise the lord we forgave each other for the offenses committed against each other. Like I said, Im more than happy to have a discussion. From a biblical standpoint, Jesus is the ONLY mediator between God and Man and only Jesus can intercede us. You are quick to throw in a jab about how much you dislike them, but cannot tolerate anyone saying different. The ones that do apply, I dont see a problem with (ie, we do have a track rack and we do have a van that picks up from surrounding neighborhoods and I do enjoy attending church 3 times a week and would enjoy more if possible.) Gods will was for me to forgive. If you believe that attending an IFB church is the only way to hear the true gospel and get saved, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 36. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. It uses the Bible to treat everything from porn addiction 4 How can you think of saying to your friend, Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye, when you cant see past the log in your own eye? Whether u believe its talking about judah/Ephraim or not. around the world wherever our Lord directs. Should I choose not to forgive after Christ has already died for him? 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. Members come into the church personally, individually, and freely. You can read some of the experiences here: https://baptistdeception.com/testimonials/. That is contrary to Bible doctrine for a pastor. Would the lost or questioning feel that even if someone is attacking your comments, that youre setting an example that they could adopt? It seemed more like an attack on what the Bible says about life than on a denomination. No official opinion on this though as I said we should discipline our children the same way God disciplines us If you believe that all Catholics are going to hell, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 35. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 18 And you say that to swear by the altar is not binding, but to swear by the gifts on the altar is binding. Correction is my discernment. I wanted to marry my boyfriend, but I want to fix him first. 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. God divorced Israel but Not judah..Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of WHAT?? Even if you cant tithe now you can still serve in some way and later when you are able to improve your financial situation they will get your tithe. 24. Wow! Let God tell you who He is in the letter He wrote for you and youll find a love you cannot comprehend. (Acts 2:41-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12,18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Hebrews 10:23-25), Scripture mandates two offices for the local church: Pastor and Deacon. Tithing is also commanded in the bible and we are to give because he loves us and give with a joyful heart. 7. Teaching there is any unforgivable sin besides the sin of unbelief in Jesus Christ is not biblical. A friendly fellowship group for members of local New Testament Independent Baptist churches. Abortion is murder. A church that has tract rack I dont know what they are for but my old church has one for storing hymn books (or hymnals), pew bibles, bible study books, etc. Dont throw your pearls to pigs! What Jesus did on the cross is for our salvation. 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.. operating or proceeding inconspicuously but with grave effect. WebAn independent, fundamental Baptist, local church oriented faith Mission serving Baptist and Bible churches in their missions outreaches and church planting around the world. 12 But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Most pastors are lacking and are full of themselves because of one basic issue. Mind your own business. Members all so giving that it made me want to be a giving person. Generally its the Pastor, or Preaching Elder or Minister, that has to attend multiple services because he has to preach the sermon. The Bible talks about a CHEERFUL GIVER. If a person gets right with God, then they will usually give, not because they have to, rather because they want to give. Amen! Ive never been instructed their acting Rebellious or looked down on or had any concern for myself but they were rebellious. If Just As I Am causes you to repent and go to the altar, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. It was organized in Cicero, Illinois, U.S., in June 1930 as the successor to the American Conference of I also KNOW the areas that Hes not pleased with as I choose to hold on to that which the Bible clearly states as sin. Hypocrites! Why wouldnt I stand up for something I believe in? If you went to a church camp where mixed bathing wasnt allowed and every evening there was a 3 hour sermon, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. I have no opinion on this Everyone as an individual should get right with God in whatever he has commanded them. Very few men are qualified to be pastors using your interpretation of scripture. THESE SERMON OUTLINES By Michael D. ONeal, Founder and Pastor Since 1986 Of. Our accountability comes through a board of directors comprised of 24 independent fundamental Baptist pastors who, in turn, were elected to serve as directors by independent fundamental Baptist pastors. Anybody who opposes the IFB teaching is bitter Cant say that because anybody who opposes BIBLICAL teaching is spiritually blind because they dont know the truth. Belief number 51 is absolutely wrong. The New IFB's website lists its core doctrines as salvation by faith alone, once saved always saved, King James Bible-only, the Trinity, soul-winning, "hard" preaching, prewrath post-tribulation rapture, and opposition of worldliness, Calvinism, dispensationalism, liberalism, and Zionism. Id rather do the hard work than be a robot though. It teaches parents to use their authority to prod, guide, and correct their children. The verses you quoted are taken out of context and dont mean what you imply them to mean. [7], The New IFB currently lists 30 affiliated congregations on their website. Jack hyles was an adulterous heretic. The Conservative Baptist Association: "Winning the World" God Bless. We believe education in the world is good, but the teaching of evolution needs to be addressed if the individual is a little kid as false doctrine. Any ways God is good and can use any church to reach anyone it all depends on if you as an individual will receive his free gift of salvation, because God is that powerful. 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. 8 Dont let anyone call you Rabbi, for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters. I read Matthew 23 just before writing. If that is the case, you might as well go out and live like hell, because you are not interested in what God says anyway. WebSecond, it is Fundamental. They are shared in my article about tithing: https://baptistdeception.com/tithing/. When you finally get the blinders off let me know, we will rejoice with you. If youve been taught that robbing God (not giving 10% of gross income) is the special, one specific sin that will cause God to lift all protection of your life and allow satan FULL LIBERTY to destroy you. No, thats silly! For you are like whitewashed tombsbeautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead peoples bones and all sorts of impurity. Its about Jesus. 20 When you swear by the altar, you are swearing by it and by everything on it. Singing anything other than hymns is too liberal While I do favor hymns but I dont see anything wrong with contemporary music since I like a good mix of hymns and contemporary songs. Welpjust commented for the sake of the few who posted comments and clearly are rowing the same boat as I! I could come to him with anything that was bothering or troubling me and he NEVER judged me or held me in contempt by making me feel like I was less than or not good enough. (Colossians 1:18; Matthew 18:15-20; Acts 15:22-21; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, 19, 23), All born-again believers have the privilege of direct access to God.