If you laugh (snicker, sneer, roll your eyes, etc.) (2 Timothy 2:15), We believe the first day of the week is the Lords Day. Clearly only one unforgivable sin is mentioned in the Bible (KJV even) and that isnt it. THE LAST THINGS If you confuse the KJV with the KJB, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 3. 4 They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden. 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. I prefer Kjv! IFB Singles If the IFB churches are hurting the cause of Christ, would your attitude and example also hurt His cause. And theyre most likely convinced that Donald Trumps election is really going to make their civil life better! You might be a hypocrite if you dedicate a whole website to exposing deception while using it.??? 29. Baptist The preachers who I knew as a teenager all had real degrees in theology from acredited universities. Pastor preaches against smoking because it is bad for the body My preacher never preaches that though there are very few people at my current church that smoke. I would have rejected the advice if in my heart If didnt want the relationship anymore, but we had a kid and I needed it to work. 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 have no position or opinion of this 22 And when you swear by heaven, you are swearing by the throne of God and by God, who sits on the throne. You dont just GO WITH THE FLOW. 3 So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but dont follow their example. I lied just to get government support saying My child and I live alone. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image and is mindful of him, and in that Christ died for man; therefore every individual possesses dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love. Wherever there are people, there is sin. People are people and free to choose their own way. I do not know if laugh or cry , almost 30 yrs involved in this , Im still a Christian , I serve in my church , Ive learned more since I left the movement , I am happier more devoted Christian than when I was manipulated to go out soulwinning , bus driving ,Sunday school teaching etc. If you believe going to the movies is a sin but not renting movies or watching them on TV, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 10. I have attended an IB Church my entire life (34 years). I would of rather take the word literally than follow the world. It didnt raise red flags for me. 15 What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. the Bible teaches us to prove and test matters. As I sit under preaching, sing worship songs unto the Lord, pray earnestly, read my Bible as often as I can, and search through commentaries to help me gain a deeper knowledge instead of surface reading, I KNOW Im drawing closer to God in a personal relationship with Him. They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you. I dont agree with the term, sowing discord with the brethren because I agree everything what the Bible teaches. 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42, 18:18; I Corinthians 11:23-26). No one leaves on good terms unfortunately. Back then, you had to wear your Sunday best. at people who raise their hands during worship music you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 34. All youve done in your last paragraph is parrot typical IFB talking points no substance there, just regurgitation. If you look down on people who are divorce That is absolutely wrong. 28. No one is "born into the church." If you think that tithing 10% of your gross income is the minimum, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 6. You can clap in church, we did that Mountain, the church I grew up though we didnt do it very often though. If your pastor begins his sermon by reading one verse than yells and pounds the pulpit for the next 30 minutes, my current pastor, at Balsam Street Christian Church, doesnt do any of the two as he doesnt use the pulpit to preach his sermons anyways. [4] Anderson has also produced videos in which he attacks the religion of Judaism and questions the official account of the Holocaust. To love Jesus is to love his word and follow his commands because we love him. While God hates divorce, but we should help those who are divorce so they can grow spiritually. I have 3 children I sometimes spank I sometimes lecture. They act like childern, but my church loves them because Jesus loves them. your comments are offensive, you are narrow minded. My writing tends to be somewhat heavy and serious so every once in a while I like to add some humor to lighten things up a bit. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: LOL. If I have misunderstood I apologize. But if people come here to attack me and my views I will defend myself. 23 What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. I get the vibe that you were alienate by IFB movement at some point, as were a lot of us, but dont try to use that as an excuse to go on a crusade against fellow believers. I know the answers now. 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. My husband sinned, and wanted forgiveness. As God's priests, we can study His Word, pray for our needs, intercede for others, offer worship, and serve in His work. Hmmmmm interesting.I will bash ifb, while I mix truth and error interesting.. Nice going Steve *gasp* Just kidding, just kiddingwe at least look for Baptist on the sign so were good . Im told its because when u abandon the real truth, theres hardly any hope. Please read https://baptistdeception.com/bitterness-deception/ for an answer to your bitterness accusation/assumption. People are more willing to change their ways when confronted in love rather then with criticism and bitterness. Every person is individually responsible to God and will be judged according to the beliefs and practices he or she freely chooses. (Job 3:16; Psalm 51:5; 139:14-16; Isaiah 44:24; 49:1, 5; Jeremiah 1:5; 20:15-18; Luke 1:44), We believe that God has ordained and created all authority which consists of three basic institutions: (1) the home, (2) the church, and (3) the state. 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. Now, I am a 25 year old women with 3 children a 4, 2, and 7 month old and my Husband is 26. We are not affiliated with any man-made external organization be it a Convention, Association, Fellowship, or National Denomination. Sons of vipers! 5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brothers eye. Satan's eternal end is everlasting torment in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 20:10). I think I find it more funny how you all think it IS funny and Im just over here secretly judging your jeans ;b, But, all teasing aside, the author and other commentators sound very bitter. 17. Let God tell you who He is in the letter He wrote for you and youll find a love you cannot comprehend. Maybe you had a bad experience or many years of bad experiences at an IFB church, but that will never excuse you from bad mouthing any of Gods people or the many IFB churches the Lord uses to spread His word or send missionaries to the remotest parts of the world to seek those who are lost. I must put it in Jesus Christ. People can ask for clarification if they want. Im not responsible for how its perceived. Many churches are about the money, as is some of their pastors. If you question if youre truly saved or not when youre having trouble accepting that giviing 10% of your gross income is a direct commandment for all Christians and if you dont give it, youre under a curse. They all work together. This led to calls to evict Stedfast Baptist Church from its location at a strip mall in Watauga, Texas. Why would I even send a lost loved one to church instead of sharing the gospel with them for that matter? They are already spelled out in the Bible. We didnt go, but they came back the next week. Hypocrites! Most Christians believe everything in the Bible. Thanks for reading! If you had one opportunity to send a lost love one time to any church , which would it be ? The True Church: The doctrine of a believer's church is a key belief in Baptist life. I actually looked up the word just now (Random House Websters College Dictionary), and here are the definitions: 3.) Believing its a sin is one thing, believing its an unforgivable sin is another. WHY do children that leave IFB churches hardly ever come back? What an extensive list. Do you know what Jesus told the Pharisees? 26. Correction is my discernment. If you believe that all Catholics are going to hell, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 35. 30 Then you say, If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would never have joined them in killing the prophets.. Its insidious and extremely toxic. If you read any other bible besides the Kjv bible you not sining. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. Our pastor dont take any credit he passes praise the church gives to him towards God. Our By-Laws | lbc-up If you think that tattoos are marks of the Devil, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist, 20. You are falling right in line with what they want someone who will robotically obey them. But I still think that every Christian should spend some time in an IFB church. Their testimony is great Im sure they won more people to the lord than you. 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). The New IFB considers the modern nation of Israel to be a fraud and it also teaches that Christians rather than Jews are God's chosen people. The Bible is inspired and preserved by God and carries His absolute authority. Anyway, Im sorry that you had a bad experience at an IFB church, but that doesnt excuse you for mocking Biblical beliefs. We had no money.. Care to elaborate, provide examples? I am unsure if she was already a member before her husband passed or not. You are quick to throw in a jab about how much you dislike them, but cannot tolerate anyone saying different. Every child of God has equal access to their Heavenly Father. Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:1-5: Judge not, that ye be not judged. Members all so giving that it made me want to be a giving person. 51. I must forgive others the same way God forgave me. Yes, we have a tract rack. All I do is reply to comments. 7 You hypocrites! New Independent Fundamentalist Baptist - Wikipedia 3 And why worry about a speck in your friends eye when you have a log in your own? [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]. Youre perfect for them because they dont want people challenging their belief system. Ive never been instructed their acting Rebellious or looked down on or had any concern for myself but they were rebellious. Its a Biblical principle that we are commanded to follow. 46. Baptist It is awful that they put the rules and instructions of their mythology ahead of their love for 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. If you think that anything other than what your church teaches about salvation is easy believism, you might be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. 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? 48. 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. Sometimes it makes you wonder if they have EVER read/learned anything from Jesus! [9][10] On the weekend of the third anniversary of the shooting, the New IFB held a "Make America Straight Again" conference at an Orlando-area New IFB church. For you say that it means nothing to swear by Gods Temple, but that it is binding to swear by the gold in the Temple. 17 Blind fools!