One young lady began attending a non IFB Baptist church. Fortunately my current pastor, though still somewhat legalistic, has studied and understands that tithing was for Jews under the old covenant/law, Im just hoping he keeps studying about some other issues, but you know all of us are learning and growing (hopefully). These are the distinctives which separate Baptists from all Protestants, any organized church or Christian cult. WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH? They were intolerant to anyone who did not agree to the authority of the Puritan church, which was supported by a governmental church tax of all the people. It began with a man named John Smyth who was a bishop in the Church of England. I have to chuckle every time I think about a comment our former IFB pastor said about lifestyle evangelism as he puts it. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.. Nope, dont see that. I sat next to this mans bed for hours as he screamed in agony and torment. In 1638, he landed in Boston and settled for a short time in Piscataway (now Dover) in New Hampshire. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Independent, Fundamental, King James, Mission Minded Our Service Times Are: Sunday Morning Worship -. I have heard people argue that a certain type of dress is more attractive to the world, or woman wearing dresses sets them apart as being different. Still others rail about the same sin constantly, possibly out of their own guilt. Headquarters are in Grandville, Michigan. -Ray, My church preaches those five points and we are an IFB church. I admitted, in my comment, that I was somewhat caustic in my writing (I could definitely get better in that department) but I re-read what I wrote and didnt think it was horrible. You could mean those persons or churches which held to the Baptists beliefs although they may not have called themselves Baptists. The Road to Emmaus Baptist Church is an independent Baptist church in Monaca, Pennsylvania. It seems like in the church I personally attended, that the powertrip I saw actually stemmed from a total lack of outside maturity from the church in general. Suppose too that some of them on reading that Bible were to believe and repent of their sins and place their trust in Gods Son and His redemption for personal sin. I would agree with this. I meant to say that I agree that the IFB has strict dress standards. Theres no recourse. PASTOR JOE MINNERUP. Although, they were not as corrupt as the Church of England, they still practiced a strict ritual of church service, a state church, and among other things, infant baptism. Read all (mor ethan on epost under name Lynne). This site and others consistently speak about folks that follow and uplift man, in my faith I want only to lift up the God-man!! He spoke aganist them leaving the others things undone. I think any Christian should be allowed to wear what they want. Its ugly and frustrating. So just these few examples demonstrate why many people, including me have a hard time understanding this ancient translation. I would love to know your thoughts on the matter. Smyth, believed the only real apostolic succession is a succession of Biblical New Testament truth, and not of outward ordinances and visible organization such as the Church of England or the Roman Church. I would either be kicked out or asked to put on something to wear. I respect a church that weloclmes being a part of my tithe but does not mandate that I do. About this time the Puritans were also becoming strong in England. PO BOX 346. 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. The name Protestant was given to those churches which came out of Roman Catholicism during the Reformation which began in the 1500s. (I do love acapella singing, btw.). I appreciate your stand for the cause of Christ, and remember always to rely on the blessed Word of God to lead and guide you, there will be times perhaps, when someone you really look up to is promoting ideas that are not biblical and yet they try to use the bible to convince you of their veracity. The Dutch colony of New York for a time persecuted Baptists within its territories. All Independent Baptist Church The Road to Emmaus Baptist Church - Monaca, PA No Reviews Favorite Claimed? (See also Gal. I know that as I give more to the Lord Im blessed more & even if not I want to. Williams graduated from Cambridge University in 1627, and was apparently ordained in the Church of England. @greg He states there were Baptists in England 1400 AD. I think you are confusing ceremonial law with moral law. Don't expect anything contemporary or liberal. A preacher told me once we were not to judge, but that we were to be fruit inspectors. @Saved By Grace When the Roman Emperor declared Christianity the religion of Rome, he in mass converted hordes of pagans which made up the Empire. 4:11) or leader of the congregation. Enter keyword. I, for one, am glad you wont post here again after that comment, but I hope you will at least read this, although Im not holding my breath. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. He can make it without out $$$, but we need to learn to let go of it. Im calling into question yourreasoning as to why you are defending your belief about tithing. @greg Christians under the grace economy give out thankfulness to God for what Christ has done for them, without any compulsion. They are the only group into modern times whose churches were founded on the Scriptures alone and not on the traditions or works of some man. 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. In 1688 a Baptist church was organized at Pennepeck, Pennsylvania with twelve members. We give out of thankfulness to God for what Christ has accomplished as we are led by the Spirit. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 2.) America needs great Independent Baptist churches again. A comprehensive Independent Baptist Church Directory listing over 8000 churches. The Law was done away withperfect love fullfills all the Law was trying to acomplish. This church had no ties to anyone or any other church, yet this was a Baptist church as much as any Baptist church ever was. The name Independent Fundamental Baptist Church is used traditionally by churches which pattern themselves strictly after the example of the early church as found in the New Testament. PASTOR PAUL DYCK. I would agree with this. Up to this time Williams was not a Baptist. Also, from personal expreicnei know how it feels to be spirtually abused. We are an old-fashioned, independent, fundamental, King James Bible only, soul-winning Baptist church. Its is true that many Baptists left the ranks of Protestant churches which were doctrinal unsound and apostate. , Oak Harbor, Washington 98277) Under the Roman Catholic influence these missionary centers diverged into monasticism. The natural question then to ask is, What makes a person a true Baptist? In examining the history of Baptists and determining what makes up a genuine and true Baptist, five distinctives should be noted. @ Bob & Greg, I cant say how much I agree with your posts. Visit Pinterests profile on Pinterest. I agree! I am personally done with religion If asked what religion I am, my standard answer is christian even though I am still attending a little Baptist Church. No new testament christian anywhere in scripture, that I know of, is compelled to give a tithe. Anyone not holding Episcopal ordination was forbade to hold services. 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. Our Beliefs JESUS CHRIST Jesus Christ is at the center of everything. Treated like everywhere else been. Hi Ahlayashabi Please forgive us if we have offended you in any way. The new testament says Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. that pretty much destroys the idea of someone being forced to give. Jesus quoted the old testament. He said he could tell because I had a joyful spirit. He did not belong to, nor was part of the any ekklesia. Yes he baptized, but His baptism was the baptism of repentance (Matt. In only a few years however, the church had lost all but ten members to the Mennonites and other groups in Holland. Its the phraseology itself that one calls into question as being logical or illogical. Select worship style. No Law we are obligated to in the sense they have any weight of sins being dealt withfor Jesus done away with sins. He was much displeased with the Puritan theocracy. They do not accept that authority was given to any particular man, pope, prophet, group or church on earth to be the means of the salvation of men. : Yes Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave Monaca Pennsylvania 15061 United States Service Times: Sunday School 9:30, Sunday Morning 10:30, Sunday Evening: N/A as of 2/2023, Wednesday 6:30 Phone: 724-252-7885 Pastor's Name: Kevin Draganac God does not lead His children by rules. http://www.wvec.com/news/local/INSIDE-A-NAKED-CHURCH-85062392.html. Knolleys was under deep conviction of the need to preach the New Testament and follow its example as ones rule of faith. One Baptist church, however, did begin after 1714, in Surry Country, and another at Burleigh, Virginia. Baptist continued to grow in numbers through the period of the Great Awakening and up to the time of the Revolutionary War. Suppose an airplane flew over some isolated country that had no past or present contact with anyone else in the world. I really have an issue with this point. 14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. Proverbs 23:13-14 see how silly that way of using scripture is? All youve done is pull some verses out of context and manipulated them to fit your point of view. Independent Baptist Churches believe the following "Independent Baptist Distinctives": 1. Something else to note here, what were they tithing? God cares not for your works, your baptism, your church attendance, or your social status. Nor can I know the heart of those I preach to. Select church size. If that membership does not disqualify us I would say that we qualify as true baptists under your definition of the term. Most of the Anabaptists successors became the Mennonites, Amish and Quakers. Baptism is an outward sign of an inward decision and has nothing to do with your salvation. They should not be confused true Bible believing churches, because their beliefs and practices were much like the Church of England. We never shun people who leave the church. List your KJV Bible Believing Church for FREE! 2) tell you what kind of music to listen to For instance, if I was regularly wearing a swim suit or Scooby Doo costume to any Church I would probably be asked to Change into something more appropriate. The Calvinistic or Particular Baptists were a different group and believed in limited atonement in which only the elect could be saved. Benedict in his history of the Baptists states the Gospel was preached in Britain within sixty years of the Lords return to heaven. The grace economy is a much superior way to live a life pleasing to God. Its not that I wouldnt want to give to bothbut if I only have 30 dollars; Id rather give to feed, clothe, house & most of all share the Gospel vs just feed, clothe & housed. Sounds like maybe you are in a pretty good church. The not so fine folks at Westboro Baptist are a bunch of lunatic fringe haters that act in contrast to the love of Christ they espouse to embrace. They do not find support in the Bible for such a requirement. 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. He records that five hundred others who were identified as Anabaptists were also killed in England during this period.