[14], Tarrant County, Texas preacher Dillon Awes attracted considerable controversy for advocating that "every single homosexual" in America be lined up against a wall and shot in the back of the head. After leaving we received a couple phone calls from friends we had made there wondering why we left which my husband explained to them. The New Testament teaches the absolute autonomy of each local church who is to govern itself as the Word of God instructs free from outside authority and control. I would directly compare doctrine and practices using scripture to make the assertion which is correct. WebSo, first I am a Baptist with a capital B.. What you have to do is develop your own way of fellowshipping with people, worshiping God and your own personal relationship with Christ apart from the IFB while remembering that you are free from the dangerous teachings of the IFB. On July 10, 2022, Greater Portland Baptist Church voted to call Pastor Scott McFeters to be the next Senior Pastor of the church. But I dont self-identify as a Baptist any longer, I simply say that Im a christian. If that were the case, Paul left out the most important person/position in addressing the Phillipian saints. But after a long nights toil, they had caught no fish! The cops accused them of urinating in the water. This charter was the very cornerstone of American religious freedom! Yelling, storytelling, and moralism replaced proclaiming simply what God has said. Up to this time Williams was not a Baptist. These worldly churches still call themselves Baptists but in fact they do not believe or practice what true Baptists have historically believed and more importantly what the Word of God says. having fellowship with younger people in their 20s and 30s, between services. They left these churches because of their strong conviction the Word of God should not be compromised. You want to point out that you think that I have anger issues, but have a look at your comments, I dont see awhole lot of love dripping off of your comments either. Baptist as a whole were patriots and many Baptist pastors served as chaplains in the Revolutionary Army. Today there are at least a hundred different groups which all themselves Baptist. Many of these churches have conflicting beliefs and practices. Thats a truly awesome thing! I find your post rather disturbing, but what I find most disturbing is your use of scripture. Some Sundays, we spent the whole day in church from 10am. A logical fallacy stands alone whether in or out of context. There were however, many Baptists who loved the Word of God and held true to it and refused to abandon teaching the New Testament. Wonderful response and so very true!! Hello, WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH? Students are challenged to personalize biblical principles in an academic setting that stresses high standards in the areas of personal discipline and accountability, Christian servant-hood, and biblical separation, while focusing on proper perspective through a biblical world-view. 3:2) for Jews who were preparing for coming Messiah and Kingdom God had promised them. Like I alluded to earlier most folks dont study their bible, and many do so with preconceived ideas, please have a look at your churchs stance on these issues according to scripture and see if Thomas Campbell is right about these things. After completing his college education, Pastor Scott McFeters came back to GPBC in 2012, where he first served as an intern, and then joined the church staff as Assistant Pastor. Alsoas in regargds to whom Jesus spoke to (they were Phairsees)I dont think that matters, the Phairsee just happened to be the ones constantlty questioning & troubling Himas well as were the Religious Leaders of that day whom example was probally looked at by others to follow (note Jesus: Do the things that they teach, Jesus said, But do not do the things that they do). I grew up in a Catholic church and boarding school, then was taken out and placed into Lutheran surroundings. We are so happy that we left the IFB cult and our relationship with Christ is so much more genuine and heartfelt. Independent Fundamental Baptists (IFB) is a loosely-affiliated, cultish denomination of Christian fundamentalists. He began by baptizing himself and then baptizing ten other members. Have a look at Matthew 15. When I told my Church of Christ neighbor that the Scripture tells us to worship God with musical instruments, she said Thats Old Testament, but in the New Testament it says to sing, making melody in your heart to the Lord. And she said that means that your vocal chords are the instrument. Part 6:What do Brad Pitt, Josh Groban, and Sleepless in Seattle have in common? Calvary Chapels do not believe that baptism is necessary for membership in a local assembly. The explosion caused property damage but no injuries or deaths. Mostly because that had nothing to do with my question. Offers of religious liberty drew many Baptists to settle in New Jersey. It has in fact. If the pastor or anyone else makes your life unbearable, remember, they are not doing it to you, they are doing it to Jesus; and they will surely pay the price. I am so encouraged and continue to be reaffirmed in our decision as I meet and talk to others who have awakened to the truth of Grace and Legalism. Catholicsm is beyond a denomination & a religious institution with some Christian tenants. Jocelyn Zichterman was born, raised, married into, and finally, with her family, fled the Independent Fundamental Baptist church. It is important to note too, that each Believer must be passionate about winning lost folks to Christ. Would you say Calvary Chapels are unbiblical and not fundamental? This is the true heritage the Fundamental Baptists holds dear, there have always been assemblies which submitted themselves only to the sole authority of the Word of God. I dont agree with their politics and it really bothers me. Secessionism is the gross error of Catholicism. Independent Baptist - Wikipedia Jesus Peace, Joy, and Guidance be with us all. They have a 1st Amendment right to speak their mind, but that doesnt mean shouting down a preacher at a military funeral. Podcast dedicated to my experiences of being a member of the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church (IFBC), my decision to leave, and life after. I Married a good man and we went to a prominent IFB church for many years and did so until a year ago. I think it is true that God certainly does choose people and draw them to Himself. We dress however we want, however, my Pastor chides me in good nature, because I frequently wear black clothing, but he is not being critical. 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. I felt distant from God and I felt distant from my Bible. The IFB prides itself on being Independent and separated from ALL that they perceive to be worldly (which is just about everything). If it isnt to much trouble please explain your assertion. He is only one of many such godly men who would not compromise the truth. I also believe that hanging around with non-Christians is detrimental to ones faith as I have done this. You feel conflicted because you are seeing a different way to worship and fellowship that was heavily criticized and demonized. In 1645, he formed a Baptist church in London. NoI simply believe we are not required to tithe (like keeping law) but it is a good thing to if one wants to. I believe that the King James Version is the inspired, preserved Word of God for the English speaking people In 1638, he landed in Boston and settled for a short time in Piscataway (now Dover) in New Hampshire. I dont believe it is a Law that one has to tithe. In 1684, a Baptist church in Maine seeking greater religious liberty was relocated to Charleston, South Carolina. This is exactly how the IFB keeps people, through the manipulation of feelings and thoughts. Treated like everywhere else been. Why, because it was founded on Gods Word and there is no necessity that it have contact with some other church which belongs to a succession of churches. Since 1982 Greater Portland Baptist Church has ministered in the Greater Portland area with clear, Bible preaching, evangelistic passion, missions emphasis, Christ-honoring music, and dynamic children and youth ministries. John Shore They were busy cleaning their nets. But it seems bottom line the wealth & sacrifce of it to kingdom building remains the same. They should not be confused true Bible believing churches, because their beliefs and practices were much like the Church of England. I was raised Methodist actually AME but I left because there were always some financial obligations. Hi. We all make mistakes, the only thing we can do is apologize and attempt to do better. It is characterized by professing to believe in separation but doing About this time the Puritans were also becoming strong in England. The Star-Telegram counted 187 independent fundamental Baptist churches and affiliated institutions that had been affected by sexual abuse allegations. Pointing out failures of pastors, church congregations and movements can be informative as long as we also point out that not all, or even most of the groups involved are entwined in grevious and blatant sin. This is the largest christian gathering in the U.S. attracting more than 100,000 last year. Anyone not holding Episcopal ordination was forbade to hold services. He became an outspoken Separatist or dissenter of the State church. We do good works (they are only truly good b/c of the bllod of Jesus that justifys us & are perfect through His shed blood). -, Safety in the comfortable cocoon of fundamentalism -, Spiritual warfare and special needs: "Remember who you battle." Seamus on Twitter: "RT @reachjulieroys: A I understand all that. Exposing the Dangerous Teachings of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Denomination, Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Deception 2009-2020, Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Deception. It began with a man named John Smyth who was a bishop in the Church of England. He is light years away from the legalism of the last church, but holds tightly to the KJV (too tightly I think) but is not fanatical like the last pastor. Again, its not about how we dress, but about who we are. Examine any church in light of these five distinctive it will be shown if they are true historical Baptist congregation which is synonymous with what is a true biblical New Testament church. S.J. http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/ This site is run by a Jack Hyles follower. Therefore if a church is teaching Tithe is mandatory or sin if not donethey are I believe in error. The first church was founded there in 1688, in Middletown and was made up of many who had fled persecution in the other colonies. When our preaching goes backward, the whole apple cart rocks and soon turns over. But if your axe is based on tithing being practiced & encouraged (no one mandates & makes me give)then you have a axe with much of Christendom. I dont understand the context of your comment. After a few years I saw a trend that was furthered by both preachers and guest speakers: Even while preaching the eternal security of the believer they would often fuse doubt into their message or during the invitation so as to get a big response, or results at the altar. Its derived from two possible origins: 1. People have a tendency to attempt to conceal their sin. 2 Timothy 3:16, All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Failure to pay the tax brought the wrath of the civil and church leaders and people were publicly beaten, placed in stocks, fined, imprisoned, and banished from the colony by the civil authorities under the direction of the Puritan church officials. They tried to establish that according to history, Baptists have an unbroken line of churches since Christ. It helped start the first Baptist church in Philadelphia the following year. He states there were Baptists in England 1400 AD. Someone, somewhere has hurt you. (also have an uncle who is a pastor, and an aunt who married a pastor!) These are the distinctives which separate Baptists from all Protestants, any organized church or Christian cult. 2.) I knew the Tony Hutsons and John Hamblins were crazy, but I wasn't part of them. A New Generation of Independent Baptists: An Open Letter (David Benedict, A General History of the Baptist Denomination in American, and Other Parts of the World, London: Lincoln and Edmands, Nr. Modern church history is irrelevant, not only to our topic but to us in general. Wed love to hear about it! 2 Timothy 2:24, And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. My husband and are very involved in different activities and are feeling very used. Leaving Fundamentalism on Apple Podcasts It was a nice letter and he apologized for not being more in touch with visitors and invited us back. Just because all churches do something a certain way (whether its tithing, tithing a tenth, standing on their heads when they pray, or whatever) doesnt make it correct.