I am Presbyterian and we had a discussion on Christian doctrine. The person, John the Baptist. To hold to the secessionist position takes the authority away from the New Testament and places it in the hands of man. So, obligating someone to feel like they mustis not I believe what God wants. A new church opened their doors here recently, stating they are an IFB church. After taking in many of their services and listening to the self-ordained Pastor, and now reading this article, Ive come to some conclusions. Examples: Billy Graham, Promise Keepers. Fundamental.org - King James, Fundamental, Independent Baptist Resources He did not belong to, nor was part of the any ekklesia. Yes he baptized, but His baptism was the baptism of repentance (Matt. How many people are in churches were the pastor is unaccountable? A storm of persecution broke out because these Baptist preached what the Puritans called damnable errors. Most of the members of the church were fined or imprisoned or both, at one time or another. KJV Independent, Fundamental Baptist Churches in the USA . I understand all that. 3:3). Im surprised but shouldnt be by now that folks know so very little about their respective churches/traditions, most just sit in the pew and simply repeat what their pastor has told them, never checking and studying for themselves, what thus saith the Lord You act so surprised that I questioned you about which Church of Christ you were referring to, do yourself alittle favor and have a look at wikipedias lists of Churches of Christ First and foremost I wanted to make sure you werent referring to the The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints which is a flat-out cult. But anyway he says that if those folks go to Hell, that their blood would be on your hands. The Official Independent Fundamentalist Baptist Rulebook This is just too weird for me to not comment on. These churches appear to have been baptistic and remained sound until Austin, the Catholic monk brought Catholicism to the Isles in 597 AD. My study of the word psalms is that it includes singing with a musical instrument. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Shady Acres Baptist Church August Campmeeting; All purchases through OUR BOOKSTORE & RESOURCES TAB cover the cost of operating the KJV church directory thereby making the site totally FREE and never asking for donation help. It is a historic fact the first Baptist church in America was founded by another Baptist congregation. I should have or you should have? However, let no one think little of the name of Baptist for it is the name that most has identified those individuals and churches who have uncompromisingly stood on the Word of God. Martin Luther until his death held to this false sentiment and disputed with the Swiss reformer Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531), over the matter. We have the personal presence of the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us, why would we want to follow rules that were intended for people living in the power of the flesh? Since you seem to be more of an authority on this, could you recommend some source material which would specifically deal with this from an IBC perspective? Corrections? Independent Baptist Churches believe the following "Independent Baptist Distinctives": 1. God alone has that authority and He in the person of the Holy Spirit brings conviction and salvation to those who in simple faith believe. Im made of dirt, but God is gonna let my neighbor go to Hell because the dirt-clod next door didnt give him a Chick tract!! BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH. Im a Southern Baptist and celebrate Jesus and His grace! Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Deception - Exposing the Individuals may also seek membership, and those who do are usually ministers, missionaries, Bible teachers, evangelists, editors of Christian periodicals, or students. We also have a man that shouts Amen as well. I think that point was already addressed. The line of English churches that can be traced, who called themselves Baptists, began in 1610 in Holland. 3.) Do you think you can bring others to Christ in this manner? I attend an Independent Baptist church and Ill answer your questions The heading of the website is true. Therefore if a church is teaching Tithe is mandatory or sin if not donethey are I believe in error. They all hold to a system of hierarchy in church government and do not accept the autonomy the local church. I have spoken to my pastor about this, and he insists that its fine for me as a parishioner to come as I am, but he as a pastor should be dressed alittle better, I told him if that is a personal conviction that is fine, but did he have any scripture to support that, of course he didnt. Even some TV evangelists have referred to themselves as being fundamentalist. Tithing I believe is liberty. Thomas Gould, died in 1675 an untimely death, partially because of his having his health broken by several long imprisonments. But the police proceeded to arrest them and throw them in jail. He brings up the subject of God and church all the time. Is this really what youre doing here? There were other factors, such as the show business aspects of the preaching as well as the powertripping that actually planted my difficulties to begin with. The charge recorded against him was that he broached and divulged new and dangerous opinions against the authority of the magistrates. Finally, I think you have some anger issues. They would probably be allowed in this Church though called Ivor Church: 10 Myths About the King James Version, 68. I myself wear pants and outside of church most of the other women do too. I still attend a tiny (20-30 on Sunday) Baptist Church, and yes it is IFB. In Germany, the state church is Lutheran and in England, the Anglican church, France, the Roman Catholic Church, etc. These are the distinctives which separate Baptists from all Protestants, any organized church or Christian cult. 5. I humbly asked a question. I hope Im helping him in his faith journey. Thats why Paul advocated free will offerings (see 2 Corinthians 9). I request any comment left to me is free of insults and vulgarities, please). I dont like dressing up. . Firstly, they take a denominational name: Baptist. So I wonder again is this God desire or your thing? On May 28, 1665, a Baptist church was founded in Boston, by Thomas Gould, who refused to accept infant baptism. These churches are good examples of Bible believing churches that existed independent of the Roman Catholic Church, and were for some time not corrupted by its influences. , Oak Harbor, Washington 98277) Under the Roman Catholic influence these missionary centers diverged into monasticism. An Independent Fundamental Baptist church exists for the sole purpose of evangelizing the world with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. How can you not see that? I have gone to Dayspring in Wisconsin and Hillcrest in El Paso and both have apps if you want to check them out. If you have any more questions or comments (as long as they are not rude), please feel free to email me again. Not once in the New Testament do you find even a hint that a church was legitimate because it was founded by Paul or called itself by a particular name. I do not agree with the IFB on their viewpoint of strict dress standards. 2) tell you what kind of music to listen to 2 Timothy 2:24, And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. It is well to note that not all Virginians felt this way. The first Baptist church in New York was started by William Wichendon, in 1656. Assemble Anywhere KJV Churches It is in fact Gods Word in 17th century english. Most Baptist churches were in the past founded on the sound doctrinal teachings of the New Testament, however, many of them have in varying degrees drifted away from many of the teachings of the Scriptures. mint, rue and all manner of herbs all agricultural products from the land. However, Jesus did not tell you or me that we should give ten percent. These distinctives are the distinctives taught in Bible which constitute a true New Testament church. 6.) It is important to note too, that each Believer must be passionate about winning lost folks to Christ. Christs death ushured in teh New Covenant where ceremonial law for the remission of sin is replaced with grace and mercy. @greg Showing 1-20 of 633 church listings. John was beheaded by Herod (Matt. This group is to help Pastors locate KJV IFB Churches. The Scripture: It is entirely inerrant and sufficient for all Christian life. The transformation God is making in our lives makes us stand out. Further, he ignored the reading of the order of service and simply preached the Scriptures. Christ suffered and gave His life to save you from hell, it's time you start going to a church that actually believes that. Because of persecution by the Anglican church of all who disagreed with it and who refused to agree to its authority, John Smyth had to flee England. He believed the only way to recover was to form a new church based on the Bible. That will suffice. They say they hold to the NT pattern, and yet, they do not. 4 Reasons Christians Are Wrong About Homosexuality, 63. Christians should be recognized by their love for Jesus and one another. In 1663, Charles II, gave the colony a royal charter and it read: Our royal will and pleasure is, that no person within the said colony, at any time hereafter, shall be in any wise molested, punished disquieted, or called in question, for any differences of opinion in matters of religion, and do not actually disturb the civil peace of the said colony. For you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass by justice and the love of God. I grew up in a Catholic church and boarding school, then was taken out and placed into Lutheran surroundings. Knolleys joined other dissenters left England. 13:17, Acts 20:28, Eph. The form contains many questions about doctrine and philosophy of ministry. I attend an IFB church. He said he could tell because I had a joyful spirit. Would you say Calvary Chapels are unbiblical and not fundamental? Bob So true, the subject that I simply couldnt justify (there were several) with my old fundy churchs teaching with scripture, was tithing. About Us - International Baptist Missions Other Anabaptists groups were in gross error and corrupted. She and another church lady had this discussion and the other lady said that to her it is a bigger sin to stay in an abusive, unloving marriage such as the one my mother was in, and I agree whole heartedly.